Brunswick's Free Trade Market-Space Brings New Life to Pearl Road

Local artisans, Italian ice, and more pop up in Brunswick and beyond

Apr. 18, 2026 at 10:36am

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A brightly colored, high-contrast silkscreen print featuring repeated images of handmade crafts and an Italian ice cone, capturing the lively and creative spirit of the new businesses and events emerging in the Medina County area.A vibrant celebration of the new artisan market and Italian ice shop bringing fresh energy to Brunswick's Pearl Road.Medina Today

A new shop called Free Trade Market-Space has opened in Brunswick, Ohio, offering handmade items from local artisans as well as Italian ice treats. This is just one of many new businesses and community events popping up around Medina County, including a golf outing, scholarship awards, and historical society events.

Why it matters

The opening of Free Trade Market-Space and other new ventures in the Brunswick area signals a revitalization of the local economy and community, with residents embracing small businesses, the arts, and civic engagement.

The details

Free Trade Market-Space, located at 734 Pearl Road in Brunswick, is the dream of owner Caroline Levandusky. The shop features handmade items from local artisans as well as a Chill Out Italian Ice stand, providing a new destination for residents to discover unique products and enjoy refreshing treats. This is just one of many new businesses and events emerging in the Brunswick, Brunswick Hills, Medina, and Valley City areas.

  • Free Trade Market-Space opened in April 2026.
  • The Northern Medina County Chamber Alliance is holding its 10th annual golf outing in 2026.
  • The Valley City Community Group has awarded scholarships to Buckeye High School seniors since 1974.
  • The Spencer Historical Society is hosting a presentation on Revolutionary War women on May 3, 2026.
  • The Granger Historical Society is partnering with the Sons of the American Revolution for a patriot grave marking on May 16, 2026.

The players

Caroline Levandusky

The owner of Free Trade Market-Space, a new shop in Brunswick featuring handmade items from local artisans and a Chill Out Italian Ice stand.

Northern Medina County Chamber Alliance

A local business organization that is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a golf outing called 'PAR-Tee Like It's Your Birthday'.

Valley City Community Group

A community organization that has awarded scholarships to Buckeye High School seniors since 1974, funded through local festivals and events.

Spencer Historical Society

A historical society in Spencer, Ohio that is hosting a presentation on Revolutionary War women as part of local celebrations of the 250th Anniversary of the United States.

Granger Historical Society

A historical society in Granger, Ohio that is partnering with the Sons of the American Revolution for a patriot grave marking ceremony.

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What’s next

Registration is open for the Northern Medina County Chamber Alliance's 10th annual golf outing, and spots are limited, so interested parties should secure their team and sponsorships early.

The takeaway

The revitalization of Brunswick and the surrounding Medina County area is being driven by the entrepreneurial spirit of local business owners, the civic engagement of community organizations, and residents' embrace of small businesses, the arts, and community events.