VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., April 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- With more than 80,000 businesses and shoppers around the U.S. committed to buying locally with the Independent We Stand movement, the national small business support organization today unveiled premium memberships: a way for independent businesses to make it easier for local-minded consumers to find them.
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"Locally owned, independent businesses are the backbone of the American economy and a major force in new job creation and economic recovery," said Bill Brunelle of Independent We Stand. "We continue to offer free tools to our business members, but with our new premium memberships, businesses will now have even more tools to help customers around the country find them."
Premium business listings begin at $120 per year and include a highlighted listing in the searchable business database at IndependentWeStand.org, a 300-character business description and logo, inclusion of the business' website and links to their social media pages, as well as access to select member resources such as Independent We Stand marketing materials, media center, and a merchant member forum.
Tiers of membership levels with additional tools and resources include Ambassador listings at $340 per year and a Co-Op Partner listing at $1,200 per year, which also provides local advertising.
Businesses interested in receiving premium listings should visit www.independentwestand.org/membership/
Independent We Stand's website continues to offer free advertising and promotional materials for all locally owned businesses to promote their community impact, as well as a business database for consumers to find local, independent businesses in their area. Visit www.IndependentWeStand.org to learn more.Top of Form
About Independent We Stand
Independent We Stand is a movement of independent business owners across the country to inform their communities about the importance of "Buying Local" and how these efforts bolster their local economy. This movement supports all local and national causes committed to boosting local economic development projects. Premium business listings are now available. The Independent We Stand movement is sponsored by STIHL Inc. www.IndependentWeStand.org
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