Testimonials
"I am so grateful for the opportunity to be included on the Saluki Marketplace. When Molly asked us to be a part of this Marketplace they are building, I immediately saw the value in it. One requirement was to have a Shopify account, which we did not have at the time. But I saw this as a second opportunity to recreate our website and web presence, and really put a focus on E-commerce.
Prior to this shift, we would only have 1 or 2 orders every couple of months on our website. Now, since we launched our Shopify website, we have had over 30 orders in 2 months, some of which came from the Saluki Marketplace. We hedged our bet with hard work and focus on e-commerce. And now we are fully prepared to receive the full benefit of partnering with the Saluki Marketplace. Though it is only in its infancy, we know this partnership will be a game-changer for us as it already has been."
Michael Smith & Krista Daniel
Co-Founders of Fired Up Jellies & James / 2011 & 2015 Alumni
"As an SIU alumnus and partner of the SIU Alumni Association, I couldn’t be more thrilled about the launch of the new Saluki Market online store! Our collaboration selling Rendleman Orchards’ fruit gift boxes was an incredible success, connecting alumni and friends with a taste of saluki country while supporting our alma mater. The Saluki Market is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the SIU community and showcase the best our region has to offer. I’m proud to be part of this exciting initiative and can’t wait to see it thrive!"
Michelle Sirles
Rendleman OrchardsV.P. / 5th Generation
"Silkworm takes great pride in working with the SIU Alumni Association to create custom merchandise for alumni and friends of the University. From designing and selecting the appropriate items to the final delivery of the products, the team at the SIU Alumni Association is collaborative, organized, and passionate about representing SIU and connecting alumni. We work together closely to create apparel that embodies the spirit and pride of their alumni, while also ensuring high-quality, comfortable products that everyone enjoys wearing. The products not only serve as a great way for alumni to reconnect but have also become a symbol of pride and tradition within our community.
Cheryl Endres
Silkworm / Executive Vice President