We had a great December.  Our customers have been absolutely wonderful and are very conscious about the difference it makes to shop with local businesses. We can’t thank them enough.


Jacqie Hasan, Manager, Old Firehouse Books

Join: Benefits & Fees

2012 Program    Join Now!

Our Business 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.

Independent businesses add to the unique character of our town while building community, adding to economic vitality, and contributing to a healthier environment.  Our members work together to build more localized and sustainable connections among independent businesses and with loyal customers.  See Ten Top Reasons for Supporting Local

Year-Round Benefits

  • Group Branding – Be Local NC decal and downloadable logos
  • Group Marketing – Profile on BeLocalFirst.org search engine  and News/Events/Specials on homepage tied to social media, Be Local Coupon Book
  • Group Purchasing – e.g., office supplies, business insurance, and credit card payment systems
  • Consumer Education- Be Local 20/20 Challenge, Localize Your Money initiative, Be Local Coupon Book, programs for public officials, community organizations, schools and colleges
  • Communications & Programs: Member-to-member benefits, e-news, member directory, no-charge business networking opportunities, member pricing at events and workshops, social media
  • Partnerships with radio and print media; SEO and  social media professionals; City, County, and State government, CSU and other agencies; complimentary Sustaining Initiatives for businesses
  • Advocacy and Representation at local and national meetings on issues affecting our community and our local economy, membership in Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE) and access to over 80 BALLE networks, participation in Colorado Independent Business Forum
  • Community Recognition for helping keep our community healthy, friendly, vibrant and unique

Premium features

  • Online Coupon Book – you can sign up here
  • Group Advertising Banner Ads with The Coloradoan, Collegian and Northern Colorado Business Report.    Email for details
  • Eat Local Farm/Food Guide
  • Uniquely Fort Collins Pocket Maps – 2nd in series:  Downtown/Old Town area – launch April 2012
  • Winter Farmers’ Markets - application period in August 2011.  Email for details.

 

Membership Levels

____ $225        Uniquely Local Member: Year-round benefits listed above

                                ____ $175 Renewing member

                                ____ $125 Non-profit member

____ $550        Plaid Member: Year-round benefits plus 1-2 minute Online Video Presentation for telling your  story to customers and community members, and enhancing your website, social media and YouTube presence.

                                 ____ $300 Video displayed on business profile (no production)
View Introductory Video
View Sample Video from Business Member

                                

____ $750          Cultivating Sponsor: Year-round benefits + your logo on the Be Local NC homepage as a sponsor for the 12 months of your sponsorship

____ $1,000      Program Sponsor: Cultivating Sponsor benefits + sponsorship at 1 networking event + banner at 3 Winter Farmers’ Markets

____ $1,500      Contributing Sponsor: Cultivating Sponsor benefits + sponsorship at 6 networking events + logo on 1 publication

____ $2,500      Supporting Sponsor: Cultivating Sponsor benefits + sponsorship at 12 networking events + logo on 3 publications

____ $3,000+   Sustaining Sponsor: Above benefits + specially tailored benefits to fit your business

Criteria

  • Your business is located in Northern Colorado (primarily but not restricted to Larimer-Weld-Morgan Counties or in our  “foodshed” i.e, Western Slope, Southern Wyoming ),  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.

Inquiries: Emma Smaldino, Business Network Coordinator
Email or call 970.219.3382