Promotion Through Our Local First campaign

• Detailed listing in the SBNP Marketplace, an online directory of independent, locally-owned businesses,  and in the national BALLE Marketplace. SBNP member listings will be indicated by a "BALLE flower"
  
• Differentiation and promotion  of your business - as a participant in the Local First campaign which is open only to SBNP members
• Receive a campaign kit with posters, stickers and information on how to use the campaign marketing materials and educate your staff and the public about the importance of choosing locally owned businesses.
  
• Opportunities for exposure in local and national media through campaign events
  
• Use of the Sustainable Business Network of Portland logo and campaign logo for your business cards, fleet vehicles or advertisements

Training, Education and Information Resources

• Discounted member rates for Conferences, Workshops and on-going Public Forums like our monthly Visionary Luncheons.
  
• Educational support to help you reach your Local goals implementing sustainable business practices.
  
• Access to new information on investing and raising capital through our Calvert Living Economy fund and database
• Bi monthly electronic updates/newsletter
  

Networking and Collaboration

• Ongoing educational and networking events - forums, panels, workshops
• Peer to peer advice and consulting
• Opportunities to meet other members and establish business relationships that help you source locally and keep more money in our local economy
  
• National and regional conferences bringing together dynamic leaders from all sectors of society
• Ability to attend the fall Social Venture Network conference as invited BALLE members

Participation in Working Groups

• Join one of the existing projects working to create building blocks of a Local Living Economy, such as helping create a strong local food system, create and foster sustainable businesses, etc.
• Come together to form working groups to carry out projects in other building block areas such as renewable energy, waste and recycling, access to community capital, etc.

Member Discounts & Group Purchasing

• We are developing discounts on a variety of services and will be putting together group purchasing by members. See Special Offers for Members for some cost saving opportunities that are currently available.

Join and be a part of an important movement to protect the unique character and environment in our region

• Advocate for policies that support independent local businesses and farms, promote economic equity, and protect the environment
• Participate in educating our community about the importance of supporting locally owned businesses that are working to protect our area's natural assets
• Teach, learn, and find support from a community of like-minded local business owners who share your challenges and your vision!