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BUILDING A THRIVING, LIVABLE AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY
 
 

Become a Member

 
 
 

Business Membership Benefits

  • Listing in Local First Ithaca directory and website

  • Year-round, on-going promotion of your business, including:

    • Social media program

    • Member highlights on website

    • Retail kit

    • Media promotion and exposure

    • Opportunity to be in our Guide to Being Local

    • Access to BALLE network events and resources

    • Seasonal campaigns, including Local Lover Challenge

    • Public Policy Advocacy promoting the interest of local independent businesses, services, and farmers.

Member-to-Member Benefits

  • Discounts and group purchasing

  • Share ideas and resources

  • Partner/Collaborate with other members

  • Member events

  • Participation with other community organizations and events

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Criteria for business membership

  1. Is your business based locally, with a majority of the owners living in the Ithaca area?

  2. Can you make independent decisions about the name and look of your business, your products, and your purchasing and distribution?

  3. Do you pay your own marketing, rent, and other business expenses?


Types of Membership and Fees

If you answered “YES!” to the 3 questions above, you are ready to join!

 
 

Nonprofit Membership

$75

Business Membership

$100-$275

 
 
 
 
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