Founded by Bill Davenport, a retired Navy Chief turned market manager, educator, and advocate for small businesses, Anchored Market Ventures, LLC is the trusted source for real-world vendor success.

Bill started as a market vendor himself, learning firsthand the challenges of building a business from a 10x10 booth. Today, he operates multiple award-winning farmers markets and has helped hundreds of vendors and market managers grow thriving, profitable businesses.

🏆 Recognition & Impact:

• Operator of America’s #6 Top Farmers Market (2025) and #14 Top Market (2023) by American Farmland Trust

• Voted Best of Bay 5 Years in a Row for excellence in local market management

• Founder of the Florida Alliance of Farmers Markets, helping strengthen and unify markets across the state

🎙️ Community & Education:

Through the Farmers Market Junction Newsletter, the Vendor’s Edge Podcast, and the Anchored Market Ventures YouTube Channel, Bill shares practical, proven strategies to help vendors sell more, stand out, and succeed.

He’s also the author of multiple books on vendor and market success, guiding small business owners step-by-step toward growth and financial independence.

🌱 Our Mission:

To empower vendors, managers, and market champions with tools, knowledge, and confidence to build strong, sustainable local businesses.

We believe vendors are the heart of every market, and when vendors thrive, communities grow stronger!