A collaborative craft 

A man speaking at a meda conference

For Nathanael Shue, building businesses is about relationships, faith, and doing good work.

Grounds for connection

Crystal Weaver reflects on long-term relationships, risk, and the convictions that shaped both her businesses and nine years on MEDA’s board.

Always adding value

Two men speak at a MEDA Network event.

S. Dale High reflects on a life of entrepreneurship, collaboration, and leadership — and on adding lasting value through business and beyond.

Roadside Stand: Called to business

You may notice something different about this issue: The Marketplace has been redesigned. Read more about the redesign, and the thinking behind our new Called to Business tagline, in Roadside Stand.

Fall 2026

Magazine cover: two people in a warehouse among ductwork, with a white dog at their feet and the title 'the marketplace' overlaid.

From street vendor to employer in Costa Rica | Raising the roof on family business | S. Dale High on adding value for life