If anyone knows how hard it can be for local makers and artisans to sell their wares, it’s Braxton Utsler and John Flaherty.
That’s why the two decided to open a new store inside Markland Mall called Makers Mart, selling products made exclusively by people in Kokomo and the surrounding area.
The store opened Thursday, and marks the launch of a new business that aims to help local makers make a buck by taking their wares from their homes or workshops to one of the most high-traffic shopping areas in the city.
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