Benefits
From attending events to offering ideas for new programs or resources to volunteering the talents that make them possible, members create the value of Local First Alliance through their engagement with our mission.
Business and organization members of Local First Alliance enjoy the opportunity to:
- Leverage the power of collective advertising, education, and outreach
- Meet and do business with other Local First members
- Learn and grow through increased exposure to professional opportunities
- Identify with community stewardship and a strong regional brand
Tangible benefits of full membership ($100 and above) include:
- Our Welcome Kit, with posters, stickers, and more!
- Regular news and event updates
- FREE listings in our online local solutions directory -- a fun, frequented source for locally owned and independent businesses, artists, nonprofits, and farms
- Opportunity to profile your business or organization's commitment to community and environment
- Member decals, to identify your business as locally owned
- Use of the Local First Alliance name, logo, and messaging in your business or organization marketing
- Opportunities to participate in collective advertising efforts
- FREE campaign materials, such as our Think Local First Campaign Resource Kit
- Free or reduced price admission to networking and educational events
- Access to resources through our partnerships with Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE), the New England Local Business Forum (NELBF), and other local first initiatives (by level).
Plus, new member benefits and opportunities are added every day! What's your idea for a better community? We'd love to hear. Contact us today to discuss ideas for new resources or services to make it easier to think local first.
Download our complete information packet.
Our program is underwritten by these community partners:
195 North Main Street, White River Junction, VT 05001 | (802) 291-9100 | localfirst@vitalcommunities.org
© 2012 Local First Alliance, an initiative of Vital Communities.
© 2012 Local First Alliance, an initiative of Vital Communities.