Membership
Our membership is made up of locally-owned, independent businesses, non-profit organizations and individuals who are committed to growing a more sustainable, local economy in Washington DC.
Individual Memberships | $25
As an Individual Member, you find value in supporting local, independent businesses and Think Local First DC’s mission.
*Get member’s only discounts from DC’s greatest local businesses.
*Get Discounts to Networking Events
Business Memberships
To be eligible for a Business Membership you need to be able to answer “yes” to all of the following questions:
*Is your business located within 15 miles of Washington DC, with no corporate or national headquarters located out of the District?
*Is your business privately held (not publicly traded)?
*Do the business owners, totaling greater than 50% of the business ownership, live within 50 miles of the business?
*Do you operate independently from a large corporation and have the autonomy to make decisions about the business and it’s purchasing, operations and distribution, including the name and look of your business?
*Do you pay all of your own marketing, rent and other business expenses (without assistance from a corporate headquarters)?
*Are you interested in modeling environmentally and socially-responsible business practices?
Business 1.0 | $100
*Be Part of a Community of Like-Minded Entrepreneurs
*Get Discounts to Networking Events
*Promote Your Business, Events and Deals on www.thinklocalfirstdc.com
*Receive TLF poster and window decal
*Have a Voice in the Community
Business 2.0 | $250 (21.00 a month)
Business 1.0 benefits plus:
*Featured promotions on TLF website, e-newsletter and print materials
*Promotion via social media
*Access to group advertising rates
*About the Owner feature on TLF website
Business 3.0 | $500 ($41.50 a month)
Business 2.0 benefits plus:
*Business Link on bottom on TLF site
*One Free Entry to TLF Do Good Summit (Spring 2013)
*Logo Featured on Table Tents at Locals Unplugged
*Three Months Rotating Ad on TLF website
Business 4.0 | $750 ($62 a month)
Business 3.0 benefits plus:
*Rotating Ad on TLF website for a year
*Logo on all TLF monthly e-newsletters
*Six featured guest blog entries
MADE IN DC | $75
You are a member owner of a local, independent craft business who is interested in the marketing, networking and advocacy benefits of being a part of Think Local First DC.
*Be Part of a Community of Like-Minded Entrepreneurs
*Get Discounts to Networking Events
*Promote Your Business, Events and Deals on www.thinklocalfirstdc.com
