Eat Local... Shop Local... Invest Local... Support Locally Owned Business!

Benefits

    BALLE Sonoma County exists to serve our members through education, advocacy, promotion and networking opportunities related to creating a thriving local economy. (Through sustainable, or green, means!)

Education

  • Learn green business practices, and how to strengthen Sonoma County with “Local Living Economy” practices. Showcasing your business in events and programs created to educate Sonoma County leaders and citizens on the importance of supporting our Local Living Economy.
  • Teach and learn from a community of like-minded local business owners who share your challenges and your vision!

Advocacy and Promotion

BALLE SoCo Advocacy promotes policies and legislation that support independent local businesses and agriculture. We promote economic equity, and environmental protection.

  • Co-branding and cross marketing opportunities with BALLE SoCo. Include BALLE SoCo logo in ads for co-branding of events and press releases.
  • Exposure for your business in Sonoma County media, including logo placement and co-branidng in ads, events and editorials.
  • Your company featured and promoted on the BALLE SoCo website. Includes logo, link, and space on a BALLE SoCo Business Blog.
  • Use of the BALLE SoCo name and logo for your business cards, shelf tags, advertisements.
  • BALLE SoCo window decals displayed by members to publicly emphasize the importance of supporting members that make commitments to support our community.
  • An opportunity to showcase your business in programs and events sponsored by BALLE SoCo to increase our members’ business.

Networking

Strengthen your business and connect with other local business owners:

  • Discounts on local business events, forums and workshops.
  • Business-to-business marketing.
  • Green Business "Triple bottom line" mentoring and education.
  • Discounted "Green-o-vation" assistance.
  • Peer mentoring sessions.
  • Access to Local and National BALLE Networks.

Join

We work to keep membership affordable and hassle free. You will be involved and supported at whatever level you choose!

Application

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Membership Dues

Non-Profit Org, 501(c)(3), Sole Proprietors, and Individual Friends ($100) Revenues under $50K

Small Business ($250) Revenues $50K - $500K

Mid-Size Business ($375) Revenues $500K - $1M

Anchor Member ($500) Revenues over $1M




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P.O. Box 5436, Santa Rosa, CA 95407