As a valued member of Shop Local Raleigh, you’re not just supporting your local economy; you’re also gaining access to an array of exclusive benefits designed to help your business thrive. Here’s a breakdown of what you can expect from your membership:
1. Enhanced Visibility
Local Directory Listing: Your business is featured in our online directory, making it easier for customers to find and support you.
Social Media Promotion: Gain exposure through our social media channels, where we highlight member businesses and their special offers. Tag us in your posts and stories so we can reshare to our 63K+ followers.Â
2. Networking Opportunities
Tech Tuesdays: Join us the third Tuesday of each month for our Tech Tuesday webinar. Learn from local experts about marketing, budgeting, social media management, SEO, and more. Can’t join live? We share all recorded presentations on our YouTube and blog.
Fourth Fridays: Meet other SLR members in person the 4th Friday of each month – hosted by different members! Learn about a variety of local businesses from the owners themselves, and enjoy coffee while mingling with other SLR members.
3. Marketing Support
Social Media Giveaways: A great way to market your business and get new customers is through an Instagram giveaway! We collaborate with businesses twice a month to help engage with the local community. Interested in giving away event tickets, a date night, gift cards, etc? Reach out to us on Instagram or email contactus@shoplocalraleigh.org.
Seasonal Promotions: Take advantage of our organized promotions during key shopping seasons to drive traffic to your business. We create blogs and post on social media local gift guides, restaurant promotions, and business deals. Check your weekly member newsletter for opportunities to submit this information, tag us on Instagram, or email details to anna@shoplocalraleigh.org.
4. Business Resources
Grants and Small Business Support: In our weekly member newsletter, we provide links and information about small business grants and local events for business owners.Â
Business to Business Connections: Do you need suggestions or connections to other local business owners for accounting, law, banking, insurance, printing, etc? Email jennifer@shoplocalraleigh.org to get connected!
Post a Job Opening: Hiring for your team? Post your job opening here! We are also happy to share on LinkedIn and other socials.Â
5. Community Engagement
$20 on the 20th Campaign: On the 20th of each month, we encourage our consumers to consciously spend $20 with a local business over a big box store. SLR members can offer special $20 on the 20th deals for consumers! We promote these in our consumer newsletter and on social media. Login to your account to add your offers.
Shop Local Raleigh Events: SLR plans and hosts a wide variety of community events, and SLR members get first priority for vendor space and sponsorships. These events include Brewgaloo, Falling for Local, Food Truck Rodeos, and Jolly Raleigh Market, and more! These are wonderful opportunities to sell products, offer information, and interact with the community.
6. Member Perks
Event Access: Enjoy discounted vendor fees at Shop Local Raleigh events, providing you with more opportunities to connect and grow!
Member Spotlights: Be featured in our newsletters and on our website, showcasing your business to a broader audience. Through our Meet the Owner series, newsletter shoutouts, blogs, and themed posts, we highlight our members and the amazing things they are doing in our community!
Exclusive Discounts: Access special offers from other local businesses, including services and products that can help you run your business more efficiently. Check out all Member to Member discounts when you login to your SLR account.
