CRIBA :: Membership

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Business Membership

All business members of CRIBA are locally owned and operated, and are not publicly traded companies. Over 50% of the ownership of the business must reside in the Capital Region area and the business must function with no more than 6 outlets. Locally owned businesses with more than 6 outlets can join under the Alumni membership option.

The minimum membership contribution is $100 (good for 12 months). As a Business member, you will receive a storefront logo and, if you wish, information by email about upcoming events and programs sponsored by Capital Region Independent Business Alliance (CRIBA), as well as related events. Business Members will be acknowledged in our web site directory as well as in our printed membership directory.

OTHER MEMBERSHIP PACKAGES:

For Passionate Members
Sustaining Business Membership
$500 per year

Business Members who are passionate about the organization may choose to join as Sustaining Business Members. By contributing $500 or more yearly, these businesses help provide CRIBA with the means to more expeditiously accomplish our goals. Sustaining Business Members enjoy the same benefits as Business Members with the added bonus of sponsor recognition at CRIBA events and additional recognition in the printed directory.

For Larger Corporations
Alumni Membership
$1000 per year

Alumni are locally formed businesses that are homegrown and have graduated in size from the CRIBA parameters but want to stay involved in the local business community here in the Capital Region. Alumni Members will be acknowledged on the CRIBA web site and in the printed directory.

For Individuals
Friends of CRIBA $25 per year
or $250 Lifetime

Individuals in the community that would like to do their part to support local businesses can become a member of CRIBA. Friends will be acknowledged on the CRIBA
web site.

For Not-for-Profits
Associate Membership
$300 per year

Associate memberships are open to individuals and other organizations interested in supporting the mission and goals of CRIBA. Associates will be acknowledged on the CRIBA web site.

ANONYMITY OPTION

Any Business, Sustaining, Alumni, Friend or Associate may choose to remain anonymous. Please note if you, your business or your associate would like NOT to appear on the web site or in the directory.

Informing Citizens

By sharing the values provided by community-based businesses and their importance to the local economy, culture and social fabric. This helps residents view themselves as citizens, rather than as consumers, first by engaging them in active dialogue and decision-making about where they choose to spend their money.

Group branding, promotion and advertising

This elevates the collective profile of our community-based businesses to help level the playing field and bring to them some of the market advantages chains enjoy.

Creating strong relationships with local government and the media

Inform local decision-making and give a voice to the locally-owned independent business community and promote policy that supports community-rooted enterprise.