Local Business Spotlight: Sip & Shop Marketplace

Shopping local is even better when you can enjoy great food, sip your favorite drink, and connect with your community! Sip & Shop Marketplace, founded by Marni Jennings, brings together local boutiques, artisans, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations for unique shopping experiences at restaurants, resorts, and venues throughout Palm Beach County and beyond. From waterfront wine nights to festive holiday markets, each thoughtfully curated event offers an opportunity to discover local treasures, support small businesses, and give back to meaningful causes. It’s more than a shopping event—it’s a celebration of community, connection, and the people who make South Florida special!

Name of Business:
Sip & Shop Marketplace

Name of Owner/Operator:
Marni Jennings

Business Service Area:
Palm Beach County, the Treasure Coast, and Parkland in Broward County, with events at restaurants, country clubs, hotels, and other local venues.

What the Business Does:
Sip & Shop Marketplace partners with restaurants, country clubs, and hotels to host shopping events on typically slower nights. We bring local vendors and an average of approximately 100 attendees together for an evening of shopping, dining, and drinks. These events give small businesses opportunities to reach new customers while introducing guests to the host venue, generating food and beverage sales, and encouraging future visits. It’s a way to support both local vendors and the venues that welcome us!

How the Business Got Started:
I created Sip & Shop Marketplace to bring people together and give small business owners opportunities to showcase what they do. My background in business development and love of networking made organizing these events a natural fit. Today, I run Sip & Shop Marketplace full-time.

Business Niche or Specialty:
We specialize in boutique-style vendor markets that combine shopping, socializing, and community connections. Every event partners with a nonprofit, creating opportunities to raise awareness, share its mission, and give back through activities such as donation drives.

What Sets the Business Apart:
I personally organize each event and select a mix of vendors, limiting overlapping categories to provide variety for shoppers. Guests can discover clothing, jewelry, accessories, handmade gifts, and local services while enjoying food, drinks, and time with friends. Each event connects small businesses, a host venue, and a nonprofit—bringing people together while supporting our local community.

Ideal Customers and Partners:
We welcome shoppers who love supporting local businesses, vendors selling products, and service businesses looking to connect with the community. We’re also looking for sponsors, nonprofit partners, and restaurants, hotels, country clubs, or other venues interested in hosting an event.

Contact Information:
Email: sipandshopmarketplace@gmail.com
Instagram: @sipshopmarketplace
Facebook: Sip & Shop Marketplace

Website:
https://sipandshopmarketplace.com

Sip & Shop Marketplace is an event-based business, with markets held at participating venues throughout our service area.

Upcoming Events:

• November 10 — Sip & Shop Marketplace at Brio Italian Grille, The Gardens Mall, 5–8 p.m. An intimate shopping evening with local vendors, happy hour food and drinks, and nonprofit partner Giz Kids Foundation.
• November 17 — Sip & Shop Marketplace at The Singer Oceanfront Resort, Singer Island, 5–8 p.m. Get ready for the holidays with local shopping in a beautiful oceanfront setting.
• December 5 — Sip & Shop Holiday Village at Living Oaks Church, Palm Beach Gardens, 12:30–3:30 p.m. A family-friendly outdoor holiday market with local vendors, children’s activities, and a toy and food drive.
• December 10 — Holiday shopping event at the patio store in Lake Park, 5–8 p.m. Join us for a festive evening of holiday shopping!
• December 15 — Sip & Shop Red Party at The Singer Oceanfront Resort, Singer Island, 5–8 p.m. Wear red and join us for a festive holiday shopping event!

Please follow our social media pages for event updates and vendor opportunities.

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