The Corporation for Findlay Market (CFFM) is a private non-profit corporation founded in 2000 to manage Findlay Market following its renovation in 2002 and 2003. On July 1, 2004, CFFM and the City of Cincinnati entered into a lease and management agreement that authorize CFFM to manage and operate the market.

CFFM’s management duties include day to day operations, general maintenance, marketing and promotion, tenant recruitment, tenant leasing and tenant management, and customer service. 

Our Mission:  Historic Findlay Market connects farmers, producers, sellers and customers in a dynamic, diverse public marketplace. 

Our Vision:  Historic Findlay Market is our region’s premier destination for local food and artisan products, a dynamic public gathering place, and a vital community asset. 

Our mission and vision are driven by our core values:

Local: We value freshness above all, emphasizing a variety of locally grown food and unique, locally crafted products sold by people we know as friends and neighbors.  We embrace our role as a vital anchor for strengthened central city and Over-the-Rhine.

Authentic: We value genuine human connections and social interactions that a vibrant, dynamic public marketplace promotes. We value the diversity in all definitions that exists among our merchants and our shoppers. 

Value-Minded: We believe in providing our shoppers with fresh, high quality foods at fair prices and a rich product array that will satisfy a wide range of shopper need. We provide an inclusive shopping experience that is unparalleled in our region. 

Entrepreneurial: We create a supported environment for diverse startup businesses and the growth and sustainability of locally owned and managed businesses.

Responsible: We honor our role as stewards of a thriving landmark and demand integrity in our interactions with our shoppers, merchants, employees, volunteers, and community partners. 


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