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With the economy the way it is, we really need people finding ways to create more jobs and spur economic growth.
Brandon Castillo is a leader on this front in his organization of the Deep Ellum Outdoor Market (DEOM) in the historical Deep Ellum Entertainment District of Downtown Dallas.
The last couple of decades have not been good to the area. Crime has been a problem.
"We're trying to bring people back," Castillo said. "The Market has two main goals: To support local artists and businesses and get feet on the street of Deep Ellum."
Every third Saturday of the month, booths and tables are set up for local artisans and vendors to offer their goods to consumers in an open and relaxing environment. There are normally local artists providing entertainment for the crowds and food vendors to boot.
Anyone interested can see what the DEOM and the Deep Ellum entertainment district have to offer Saturday (Oct. 15) and see why Deep Ellum is one of the most unique areas of Dallas.
Information on the DEOM volunteering and booth rental is available on the website deepellummarket.com. It's aIso on Facebook and Twitter.
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