Note: In recognition of the economic challenges currently facing many small businesses, the Think Local First board voted to keep membership rates the same for the 2008-2009 membership year.

Membership Costs for members joining June 30, 2008 - July 1, 2009

Option 1: Regular Membership

Regular members are listed in our printed directory and online markeplace. For a full list of membership benefits, see the bottom of this page.

• Individual/non-business supporter - $50
• Business/Organization with Annual Sales under $50k - $110
• Business/Organization with Annual Sales $50k to $750k - $160
  
• Business/Organization with Annual Sales greater than $750k - $300

Option 2: Sustaining Membership - Help us Do More!!

Your sustaining membership will allow us to increase the time we spend educating our community about the importance of supporting locally-owned businesses. In addition to regular benefits of membership, sustaining members are promoted on the front page of our website and directory, at meetings and conferences, and have first shot at participating in our business profiles at the beginning of our directory.

• Sustaining Individual - $200

• Sustaining Business/Organization with Annual Sales under $750k - $600
• Sustaining Business/Organization with Annual Sales over $750k - $1,000
  

Membership Benefits:

• Your business listing in the next Think Local First Directory, released November 2008. Members will be immediately added to our online marketplace all year long.
• Increasing identification of your business as a locally-owned independent business.
• Membership decal for your door and access to an electronic copy of the Think Local First decal for your business cards or ad.
  
• Announcement of your businesses' information to our business and community newsletter lists
• Free or reduced price admission to educational and social business events
  
• Joining a network of over 160 businesses (plus individuals) who care about our community & are good at what they do
• Supporting efforts to increase support of local businesses by educating our community about the value of locally-owned  businesses. We do this through speaking to organizations, policy-makers, and at conferences and community events
• Knowing you are helping to keep independent businesses visible, vital, and growing in Washtenaw County!