Cherie Edilson – Member Marketplace Inc.

About Cherie Edilson

Co-Founder & CEO

Before devoting her work to helping small businesses and communities sell online together, Cherie was a small business owner herself, selling her products both locally and via online outlets. It was that experience that led Cherie to find a better way to help small businesses leverage their shared connection and help customers discover and buy from local businesses easier through a single customer experience.

Cherie has her Masters and Bachelors from the University of Northern Iowa, and fun fact, is one of twelve children in her family.

Making It Easy for You to Shop Locally

April 12, 2022 By Cherie Edilson

The idea of shopping local has grown popular in recent years, and it’s no wonder why; supporting your local community can benefit everyone involved, not just the business owners, but you as well! No matter your reasons for choosing to shop local, it’s nice to know that small businesses are making it easier than ever to do so. Small business owners across America are selling their products online … [Read more...] about Making It Easy for You to Shop Locally

Free Local Delivery Service Helps Boost Sales in Staten Island

February 18, 2022 By Cherie Edilson

In 2021, the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce was examining some of the challenges that their small businesses were facing and they discovered that many businesses, due to exorbitant pricing or logistical issues, were having trouble shipping and/or delivering their items. They also wanted to give small businesses the ability to compete with larger retailers – especially during the holiday … [Read more...] about Free Local Delivery Service Helps Boost Sales in Staten Island

Matching Program in Corning, NY Infuses $170,000 into Local Economy

February 18, 2022 By Cherie Edilson

Launched in October 2021, the Corning, New York Shop Where I Live marketplace went live in partnership with the Corning Area Chamber of Commerce and Corning’s Gaffer District. The Gaffer District downtown has approximately 250 small businesses and is the global headquarters of Corning Incorporated. On Small Business Saturday, it was announced that Corning Enterprises, the community and economic … [Read more...] about Matching Program in Corning, NY Infuses $170,000 into Local Economy

10 Reasons to LOVE LOCAL Businesses

January 18, 2022 By Cherie Edilson

Love Local ❤️️ - It's more than just a catch phrase. From choosing local restaurants, to shopping at locally-owned boutiques, "love local" is a way of being for so many. But what exactly is it that patrons love about local? We asked a community of local enthusiasts what they love about local, and these are the top ten reasons on why they love supporting local businesses. 1. They ❤️️ … [Read more...] about 10 Reasons to LOVE LOCAL Businesses