The Benefits of Joining Buy Local Greater Kalamazoo
Besides it being just the right thing to do, we think membership has its advantages. For only $150 per year, the promotional value FAR outweighs the cost, don’t you think? But then there’s the networking and education, too! Wow! What are you waiting for?
Member benefits that help promote your local business include:
- Host or teach at a Buy Local event (After 5, Lunch-n-Learn, Local Expert Hour)
- Google Business listing with photos description and links to boost search presence are listed on our website
- Social media mentions (Buy Local has an online following of more than 5,000 and growing)
- Complimentary ribbon cutting (grand openings, anniversaries, new locations, and more)
- Email marketing to members and community that can include new members, shout-outs, business news, and more)
- Coop advertising opportunities
- Use of Buy Local logo and window clings
- Free attendance to Buy Local events that are held 2-3 times a month with 40+ in attendance
- Community event involvement
- Free attendance to Lunch-n-Learn and Local Expert Hours
- Discounts on SCORE workshops
- Community education efforts / participation in national initiatives for small businesses
