MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
We promote local businesses to our community
be seen by customers who value locally owned businesses
Local Business Directory
Our directory listings boost your Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and direct traffic to your website and social media pages.
Events & Jobs Boards
We advertise your events and job openings to the community when you submit to our online event and job boards.
MONThLY NEWSLETTERS & Social Media
We connect the community to the pulse of local businesses through our digital newsletters and social media following.
Sustainable Connections logo & decal
Proudly promote your community values to your customers using our Sustainable Connections logo and Think Local First decal.
be featured at our events & in our publications
Members receive free or discounted participation in the following each year:
Publications:
- Green Home Guide, April–June (discounted listings & advertising for members)
- Eat Local Month Guide, September (discounted listings & advertising for members)
- Think Local First Gift Guide, November–December (free listings for members)
Events:
- Independents Month promotions, July (free participation for members)
- Eat Local Month featured farm & food businesses, September (free participation for members)
- Think Local for the Holidays promotions, November–December (free participation for members)
We assist businesses with sustainability practices
show your community that you value sustainability
We connect businesses to community
connect with our community through networking events & workshops
Members receive free or discounted participation in the following each year:
- Climate Action Book Club, third Thursday of February, June, & September (free participation for members)
- Energy Club, third Thursday of every other month (free participation for members)
- Waste & Whatnot, second Tuesday of every other month (free participation for members)
- Farm-to-Table Trade Meeting, February
- Whatcom Housing Week, September
- Green Building Slam, December
