Our mission is to provide affordable and accessible retail opportunities for independent vendors, foster a creative community, and drive local commerce.

Equivalent Exchange is a retail cooperative committed to uplifting local artists and thrift vendors through a shared, brick-and-mortar marketplace. Rooted in the belief that community is a powerful force, we create a space where passionate creators and conscious shoppers come together to celebrate creativity, sustainability, and the spirit of small business. Through collaboration, we present an eclectic range of high-quality goods while fostering a dynamic, inclusive culture that inspires and connects everyone.

Our welcoming lounge area, complete with comfortable seating, invites visitors to relax, engage, and feel at home. This space also serves as a hub for community gatherings—hosting workshops, art demonstrations, and social events designed to inspire learning, spark creativity, and strengthen connections. By cultivating these experiences, Equivalent Exchange not only promotes meaningful commerce but also nurtures a thriving, vibrant community for all.

A luxurious bar interior with illuminated neon symbols above shelves filled with liquor bottles, surrounded by plush velvet chairs and lush greenery.

Visuals are AI-generated design concepts for illustrative purposes only. Actual materials, fixtures, and layout are subject to engineering and permitting requirements.

Meet the Team

Our small, passionate team is committed to curating a vibrant and supportive marketplace that elevates every artist and vendor. We focus on fostering genuine connection, providing robust marketing support, and ensuring a seamless operational experience so that you can focus entirely on showcasing your unique creations and growing your business with us.

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  • Artistic and Market Coordinator

    Erik leads the creative and retail strategy, bringing twenty years of professional visual arts and successful entrepreneurial brand development. Beginning as a photographer, he mastered the ability to elevate visual presentation. As co-founder of Poindexter's Lab in 2021, he built the entire direct-to-consumer brand from scratch. Extensive travel to national events gave him hands-on expertise in retail logistics and customer engagement, making him uniquely skilled at transforming market spaces into centers of attention and ensuring a memorable, high-impact brand presence.

  • Operations Director

    Kristina's career demonstrates exceptional progression, beginning as a software developer at NASA and advancing to manage a global development group at KBR, where her focus on systematic efficiency ensured project stability. For the past four years, she has been the core of operational architecture at Poindexter's Lab, overseeing all financial controls and excelling in the studio's design and spatial planning. This unique technical and operational background makes her the ideal leader to optimize the venture.