Launch Affordably
Get a professional public-facing space at a fraction of the cost of a traditional storefront.
Small Business Incubator + Community Marketplace
Start small.
Start small.
Grow local.
Build something
Trinity needs.
A practical, affordable place to launch a business, meet real customers and grow without taking on the cost of a traditional storefront.
01 Affordable space
02 Real customers
03 Room to grow
Trinity, Texas
Grand Opening
Halloween Weekend
Oct 29–30 · 5–9 PM
Oct 31–Nov 1 · 9 AM–9 PM
Oct 31–Nov 1 · 9 AM–9 PM
Spaces from$100/mo
Affordable room to start or grow.
Two 50×50 halls5,000 sq. ft.
Shared business space plus offices.
Marketplace salesKeep 100%
No incubator sales commission.
A lower-risk way to begin
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A storefront without storefront overhead.
Everything you need to take the next step—without starting with the cost and commitment of a traditional retail location.
Meet Real Customers
Test products or services with a local audience and build a loyal customer base.
Sell Online Too
Approved businesses can operate a storefront inside the shared Trinity Trade Post online marketplace.
Grow When Ready
Use the incubator as a launchpad to expand into a larger space or your own location.
Two 50×50 market halls.One shared opportunity.
Built for Trinity, Texas
Bring useful businesses back into town.
Many good business ideas never get a chance because a traditional storefront is too expensive, too large or too risky to start with. At the same time, residents leave town to find products and services they would gladly support locally.
Trinity Trade Post is designed to close that gap: smaller spaces, shared customer traffic, limited category availability and a place to learn what works before taking on bigger overhead.
“A good idea should not need a full commercial lease just to meet its first customers.”
See how the incubator works
Seeking businesses from Lake Livingston + East Texas
Bring what you do best to Trinity.
You do not have to live in Trinity to build here. We are seeking independent businesses, makers, service providers and entrepreneurs from communities all around Lake Livingston and across East Texas who can bring something useful, distinctive or hard to find into town.
Our goal is bigger than filling spaces. We want to create a regional destination that gives residents more reasons to shop locally, gives small businesses a lower-cost place to grow, and brings new foot traffic into Trinity.
Our community philosophyRevitalization starts with the locals.Prosperity thrives when we stick together.
A market that stays open online
Local businesses get more than a booth.
The physical market operates two weekends each month. The online marketplace gives participating businesses a local storefront between market weekends, so residents can discover products, reserve items and keep shopping local all month long.
TRINITY TRADE POST ONLINE
Multi local storefronts
One community marketplace. Each business controls its own products, inventory and order fulfillment.
- Shared multi-business shopping cart
- Individual business storefronts
- Unlimited listings for $5/month online-only sellers
- Physical incubator businesses get marketplace access included
Limited business opportunities
What does Trinity need more of?
Each category has a limited number of spaces, and we also review product overlap and sourcing. The goal is a destination worth driving to from around Lake Livingston and across East Texas—not rows of interchangeable booths.
012 spots left
Local Food & Pantry Goods
Produce, eggs, honey, jams, seasonings and locally made pantry staples.
022 spots left
Baked Goods & Sweets
Breads, cookies, pies, candies and specialty baked goods.
031 spot left
Affordable Clothing & Boutique Fashion
Everyday clothing, accessories and approachable boutique fashion.
041 spot left
Western Wear & Workwear
Boots, hats, jeans, gloves and practical work clothing.
051 spot left
Kids & Baby Items
Clothing, toys, gear and useful family items.
062 spots left
Household Bargains & Closeouts
Cleaning products, paper goods, overstock and rotating home essentials.
071 spot left
Tools & Hardware
Hand tools, power tools, hardware and garage essentials.
081 spot left
Plants, Lawn & Garden
Houseplants, seedlings, planters and seasonal garden goods.
091 spot left
Pet Supplies
Treats, collars, beds and useful pet products.
102 spots left
Farm & Homestead Goods
Practical rural-living, poultry, garden and homestead supplies.
111 spot left
Electronics & Phone Accessories
Chargers, cables, accessories and refurbished electronics.
121 spot left
Furniture & Home Goods
Furniture, kitchenware, décor and useful home pieces.
Curated in-person marketDifferent businesses. Real value. No copy-paste booth rows.
We limit direct competition, review repeated products and hold mass-marketplace resale to a strict value standard. Items sourced from Temu, SHEIN, Amazon or comparable platforms must be priced at least 30% below the normal online price when sold in person.
Read the standards →
Who belongs here
You do not need to already own a store.
This is for people ready to turn an idea, side hustle, existing home business or useful skill into something the public can discover and support.
Start Your ApplicationFirst-time entrepreneursMove from “I think this could work” to real customers and real feedback.
Home-based businessesAdd an in-person and online presence without taking on a full-time commercial lease.
Existing small businessesTest a new audience, product line or Trinity location at controlled cost.
Service providersCreate a visible local home for bookings, consultations, intake and customer relationships.
Low-overhead business space
Start at a size that makes sense.
Permanent monthly spaces include both public market weekends and marketplace access. Businesses keep 100% of their sales. Select an available space on the application and you can pay the first month upfront through Square to reserve it while your business is reviewed.
12 available
6×6 Starter Space
$100per month
A compact permanent 6×6 footprint for emerging specialty businesses.
Apply & reserve12 available
10×10 Standard Wall Space
$125per month
A 10×10 standard space positioned along a wall. Includes both monthly public market weekends and online marketplace access.
Apply & reserve8 available
10×15 Large Long Wall Space
$175per month
A larger 10×15 footprint along the long wall for apparel, furniture, tools or larger displays.
Apply & reserve2 available
Shared Office — 10×20 Space
$225per month
One of two 10×20 business spaces located inside the shared office.
Apply & reserve1 available
Large Private Office
$300per month
One large private office for a business or service provider that needs an enclosed workspace.
Apply & reserveWeekend only
Need a space for one weekend?
Callfor availability
Weekend placements depend on the permanent floor plan and which spaces are open for that market weekend. They are not booked online.
Call 7138877116
From idea to local business
A practical path to getting started.
You can apply while you are still shaping the idea or after you have already started selling elsewhere.
- 01Tell us what you want to build.
Describe the product, service or experience and what local need it fills.
- 02Choose a manageable footprint.
Start with the amount of space your business can realistically support.
- 03Launch in person and online.
Open alongside complementary businesses and maintain a digital storefront between market weekends.
- 04Learn, refine and grow.
Use real customer feedback to strengthen the business and decide your next move.
Halloween Weekend Grand Opening
Check Availability & Apply
Be one of the businesses that opens the doors with us.
Oct 29–30: 5 PM–9 PM · Oct 31–Nov 1: 9 AM–9 PM