UNIQUE INDEPENDENT BUSINESSES

Our Network represents a wide range of local independently-owned businesses: retail shops and arts groups, farms, cafes, restaurants and breweries, service professionals and trades people, and other entrepreneurs. Our members work together to build more localized and sustainable connections among independent businesses and with loyal customers.

New 2010 Program

RENEW or JOIN NOW** NEW Easy ONLINE PAYMENT

Benefits

All Business Members receive:

• Web links, e-newsletters, current member directory
• Group branding - Be Local NC decal and logos
• Group marketing - Be Local Coupon Book, SearchBeLocalFirst.org, Winter Farmers’ Markets, your News/Events on our homepage
• Group purchasing - e.g., office supplies and business insurance
• Consumer education programs - Be Local Coupon Book, Be Local 20/20 Challenge, programs for public officials, community organizations, schools and colleges
  
• Year-round member-to-member benefits
• Extensive partnerships with radio and print media
• No-charge business networking opportunities
• Member pricing at events and workshops
• Reduced fees for successful referrals to new members
  
• Representation at local and national meetings on issues affecting our community and our local economy
• Partnerships with City, County, and State government, CSU and other agencies
• Membership in Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE) and access to over 80 BALLE networks
• Community recognition for helping keep our community healthy, friendly, vibrant and unique

Fees

During Spring 2010, enjoy additional benefits related to Be Local Coupon Book, 2010-2011:

Three levels: $150, $325 and $475

• Level 1: $150 - enjoy a business directory listing in the coupon book
• Level 2: $325 - place a 1/3 page ad in the coupon book business directory
• Level 3: $475 - take a full page in the coupon book to tell your story in text and color photos

Criteria

• Your business is located in Northern Colorado (primarily but not restricted to Larimer-Weld-Morgan Counties), as is majority ownership.
  
• You are an independent, locally-owned business - able to make independent decisions regarding the name and look of your business, as well as all business purchasing, practices, and distribution.

I have a different business model. How can I join?

*If you prefer to mail in a check or credit card information, download application/renewal for membership/coupons

Inquiries: Rich Gentile, Business Membership
Email or call 970.219.3382