We’re here to help you select local and sustainable options that you’ll be excited to share with friends and family as gift ideas for your special day.

Grab your lunch and come shopping with us (virtually)! You’re invited to our first ever event showcasing local and sustainable businesses for wedding registries through a collaboration between Luum Collective, Coimatan, and Harmony Interiors. In this hour-long session, we’ll share resources for your wedding planning, over 30+ shops and businesses in Minnesota for homegoods and furnishings as well as interior design examples that might inspire your wedding registry.

Hiring can be one of the most expensive mistakes for a business. In this workshop, you'll learn some best practices and marketing tips to hire better, faster in this competitive market. This workshop is hosted by Coimatan, the think tank for local retail based in the Twin Cities.

Coimatan presented “Main Streets and Thriving Economies” at the 2022 Winter Conference for the Economic Development Association of Minnesota (EDAM). For speaking engagement inquiries, reach out to hello@coimatan.com.

On April 28th at 12 PM, join us as we highlight four local theaters and the people behind them. We are excited to be joined by Meena Natarajan of Pangea World Theater, Nathan Keepers of The Moving Company, Ansa Akyea of Park Square Theatre and Robin Gillette of The Jungle Theater.

Welcome to Minnesota! We're excited to meet you which is why our five local organizations and businesses have come together to organize a Coffee & Connect for newcomers to the Twin Cities.

On March 24th at 12 PM, join us as we highlight four local food businesses and their owners. We are excited to be joined by Madison of Madison in Minneapolis who will moderate a conversation with Belén of Quebracho Empanadas, Dana of MinnyRow Market, and Yasameen of Maazah.

Coimatan is excited to present a tasty collaboration with Chef Rassy Catering, A Proper Pour, and Magnifique Macarons for the ultimate at-home Valentine’s Day dining experience.

Join Mojo Monkey Donuts, She is Love, and Coimatan for Brunch & Learn: Coffee and Donut Flights on December 6th! Enjoy a flight of 4 donuts and 4 Twin Engine Coffees while Andrea Woolverton, Ph.D., Co-Founder of Twin Engine Coffee connects with us live from her home in Nicaragua, where the coffee is grown and roasted. She will share about their Fair Trade coffee and what to know about different types of coffee.

Join us for a cocktail hour with a local craft bartender, Holden Hagerman, before A Night In to Celebrate! Support a local business, Lake & Irving, with one of their cocktail kits - delivered to you. Sit down with Holden to talk cocktails, get hands on making some drinks with him, and imbibe!

It is so easy to shop on Amazon and we know it. That’s why we’d love to hear from you - the community, on how we, Coimatan and Minneapolis Craft Market, two platforms celebrating local, can make it easier to shop local. With an understanding of what you’re looking for, we’ll make sure our platforms serve your consumer needs and hopes, especially with the holiday season fast approaching!