Benefits

Why should you join Go Local? Our members enjoy many benefits when they join Go Local, including: Affordable online opportunities increase your web presence with a FREE listing on Go Local’s website. Additional web presence at great values.

Discounts with partner member services – Go Local members also belong to two national organizations: Business Alliance for Local Living Economies and American Independent Business Alliance. Through these organizations you can take advantage of other successful campaigns, national research and reports to help grow your business and its relationships.

Collaborative marketing and advertising solutions – get connected to other Go Local members and be a part of creative marketing campaigns. Click! Commercials and On Demand opportunities as well as presence in Informative Business Guides for the neighborhood districts. Ability to stretch your advertising dollars with the Ft Lewis Ranger-Weekly Volcano. Calendar of community events – Use the calendar to get the word out to local-vores and make sure your next event doesn’t conflict with other community happenings!

Social and Business Activities- designed specifically for business owners and managers – gain knowledge and share experience with other local business owners. These are NOT your average business meetings!Monthly meetings and presence at Farmer’s markets.Business owner’s Round Tables for advice mentoring, counsel, professional exchange and presenting ideas.

Member Directory – let others know you’re local! Folks are lining up to support local business; let them know you’re one of us! Media Contact List and training – on how to promote your business – Tired of seeing the big boys on the front page? Learn how to get yourself on there!

Access to Workshops and Training - for business and professional development, marketing, sales strategies, creating strategic community partners, human resource tools and more - from Go Local and offered by the City of Tacoma Economic Gardening Member Flair ---- Go Local Member Decals that identifies you as a Local Independent Business recognized by the community and consumers

Who Qualifies?

Membership is solely for local, independent business owners.

Defined as:  Business headquarters is located in Pierce County area.

Defined as:  at least 50% of sourcing, marketing, hiring, and operating decisions are made by local manager.

Membership Levels  -  One low annual membership helps build the Go Local Tacoma vision.

• Local Independent Business Member ($100)
• Non profit Business Member - Dues based on annual operating budget
  • $0 to $249,999 ‑  $ 50
  • $250,000 to $749,999 ‑  $100
  • $750,000 to $1,999,999 ‑  $200
  • Over $2,000,000 ‑  $300
• Charter Member ($253) 2009/10 ONLY
  Includes LIB membership benefits, PLUS premier listing on Go Local’s website.

Discount - Does your business belong to a Neighborhood Business District, Chamber of Conference or Recognized Merchant Group?  Tell us which one and we will take $35.00 off your membership fee!

Become A Member

Join other Local Independent Businesses
and be part of the Message of Going Local. 

Beneficial for Your Business

Beneficial for Your Community

  Join us today!   Enrollment Form