SUPPORTING THE LOCAL economy usually includes a consistent hunt for hidden gems, but Niemann Harvest Market, an Illinois-based grocery store chain that operates a location near 116th Street and Keystone Parkway in Carmel, has become a one-stop shop that prioritizes local creators and makers.
“Our mission is connecting our guests and our associates to farmers, food makers, and the land, and believing that good food should taste great always,” says Myranda Shafer, the store’s events and marketing coordinator.
Shafer joined the company as a barista when the Carmel location opened in 2024. “I created all my own recipes, I set my own pricing, I ran my own sales. I was the one who owned that area and brought it to life in the way I thought was best.”…