Resources
2013 Affiliate Members
Ross Business Management
Ross Business Management offers a comprehensive start-up package which helps small businesses owners get set up with a bookkeeping system. After an initial consultation, a specialist will enroll the business in the best cloud software, configure the software to meet the business’s specific needs, and then train the business owner to manage his or her bookkeeping with confidence. One-on-one training covers basic business bookkeeping, how to navigate accounting software, what is required to stay compliant with the government, and how to make accurate tax payments.
Ace Hardware
As a benefit to Think Local First commercial members we are pleased to offer a discounted account program to all businesses in the District (retail businesses, offices, restaurants, etc). Businesses that wish to sign up for an account just need to contact Gina Schaefer at gina@acehardwaredc.com. She will send an account application to you and set up the account as soon as the paperwork is received.
Members will be able to access and utilize the account at all of the Ace stores in Gina’s chain (to see the locations visit www.acehardwaredc.com)
1% off all purchases go to Think Local First DC!
Relay Foods
RelayFoods.com is DC’s favorite local online grocery store and farmers market. You’ll find everything from grass-fed beef, organic eggs and dairy to delicious craft-batch foods and local specialities like Sticky Fingers Bakery, Souper Girl, and Capital Kombucha. We also carry all the conventional grocery items you need, like paper towels and peanut butter so you can skip a trip to the grocery store. Relay delivers right to your home or apartment, or offers convenient pick up spots.
Zip Car for Business
Zipcar for Business offers companies and their employees a smarter, more cost-effective way to get around during the work week. Business membership is custom-made for companies, with special low rates on weekday driving. Reserve cars 24/7 by the hour or day. Zipcar for Business gives you the freedom to grab a car when you need one, and the flexibility to go car-less when you don’t. Zipcar will waive the $75 set up fee for all new Zipcar for Business accounts for Live Green Spots. You can sign up here. Please contact Michael McFarland at mmcfarland@zipcar.com or 202.552.5937 with any questions.
Clovest
Clovest is a DC-based company that helps businesses raise money for growth projects from their customers and local community. Specifically, they provide a web platform, payment solution, and legal framework to make such community-led funding possible. In return for backing projects of local businesses, funders have their contributions repaid on a quarterly basis! Learn how it works
Clovest and Think Local First DC have partnered to expand local business’ access to financing for growth projects. This initiative not only helps local businesses leverage community-led funding on Clovest, but also increases these business’ visibility and underscores their commitment to creating a sustainable, local economy in Washington D.C. Through the partnership, business members of Think Local First DC receive discounts during the fundraising application process and enjoy personalized support services throughout the funding process.
The owner of Clovest also serves as a committee member for ThinkLocalFirst DC and advises on matters pertaining to small business finance and innovations in the community capital space.
DC SEU
The District of Columbia Sustainable Energy Utility (DC SEU) helps District residents, businesses, and institutions save energy and money through energy efficiency and renewable energy programs. Led by the Sustainable Energy Partnership and under contract to the District Department of the Environment (DDOE), the DC SEU is committed to environmental preservation, community engagement, and economic development.
Check out their Business Energy Rebates program
Capital Community News
The Hill Rag, East of the River & MidCity DC are full-color, beautifully-designed monthly newsmagazines written for people who live and work in Washington, DC. Every issue contains need-to-know information on local politics, policing, schools, real estate, commercial development and more. Each paper has about 14,000 issues in circulation. TLF members are able to access this generously discounted ad rate with no time commitment required:
Business card-sized: $130 per newsmagazine
1/7 (vertical or horizontal): $235 per newsmagazine
Want to be an Affiliate Member?
You are like minded institution, non-profit or business that does not have 51% ownership in DC but wants to participate in the local movement. Available upon Approval Only. Contact Stacey Price at stacey@thinklocalfirstdc.com for more information.
Affiliate Membership 1.0 | $500 ($41.50 a month)
*Logo and business description listed as an Affiliate Resource on the Affiliate page
*Discounts and access to Networking Events
*Access to group advertising rates
*About the Owner/Organization feature on TLF website
*Three guest blog entries
Affiliate Membership 2.0 | $750 ($62.50 a month)
*Logo and business description listed as an Affiliate Resource on the Affiliate page
*Discounts and access to Networking Events
*Access to group advertising rates
*About the Owner/Organization feature on TLF website
*Three guest blog entries
*Sponsor of (6) months Local Buzz newsletter (goes out to all of our business members)
Affiliate Membership 3.0 | $1000 (83.33 a month)
*Logo and business description listed as an Affiliate Resource on the Affiliate page
*Discounts and access to Networking Events
*Access to group advertising rates
*About the Owner/Organization feature on TLF website
*Three guest blog entries
*Sponsor of (12) months Local Buzz newsletter (goes out to all of our business members)
*Rotating Ad on TLF homepage
