Local Business Memberships
Membership Levels
Monthly
Annual
Connector
$225/yr
- 1 directory listing
- Ability to submit news to ABLA blog and social media
- Welcome announcement and promotion
- Indie Austin listing promoting business
- Member window cling sticker
Host
$500/yr
- 3 directory listings
- Everything in Connector membership, plus...
- Logo on directory listings
- Social media links on directory listings
- Logo included in IndieAustin listing
Builder
$1,500/yr
- 10 directory listings
- Everything in Host membership, plus...
- Photo slider and video on directory listings
- collect email addresses on directory listings
- Ability to submit 1 article for inclusion in email newsletter
- Included on sponsors signage at events
- Can organize events or educational series
Guardian
$5,000/yr
- Unlimited directory listings
- Everything in Builder membership, plus...
- Featured listing at the top of the directory
- Logo on partners page
- Ability to submit 6 articles for inclusion in email newsletters
- Logo in public and member newsletters
- Included on sponsors signage + option to display additional banner at events
- Free access to paid events*
To be eligible for membership in AIBA, at least 51% of the owners of your business must reside in Austin and surrounding areas (Round Rock, Pflugerville, Lakeway, etc.). Your business need not have a storefront but must be independent and not a franchise. If your business does not meet these criteria but you would like to support ALBA, you can join as a Local Supporter.
Yearly memberships renew annually on October 1st. Monthly memberships renew on the 1st of every month and have a 12-month commitment before they can be cancelled. If you join on a different day in the membership period, your first payment will be prorated.
* Free access to paid events excludes fundraisers.
Member Testimonials
Compare Membership Levels
Website Benefits |
Connector
Annual $225 | Monthly $20
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Host
Annual $500 | Monthly $60
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Builder
Annual $1,500 | Monthly $130
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Guardian
Annual $5,000 | Monthly $420
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| Number of directory listings included | 1 | 3 | 10 | Unlimited |
| Logo on directory listing | - | included | included | included |
| Social media links on directory listing | - | included | included | included |
| Photo slider and video on directory listing | - | - | included | included |
| Collect email addresses on directory listing | - | - | included | included |
| Featured directory listing | - | - | Second to top of list | Top of list |
| Logo on Partners page | - | - | - | included |
E-Comm Promotion |
Connector
Annual $225 | Monthly $20
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Host
Annual $500 | Monthly $60
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Builder
Annual $1,500 | Monthly $130
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Guardian
Annual $5,000 | Monthly $420
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| Submit blog posts to publish on ALBA website and social media | included | included | included | included |
| Announcement in member newsletter | included | included | included | included |
| Announcement on ALBA social media and blog | included | included | included | included |
| Member-submitted newsletter articles | - | - | 1 | 6 |
| Logo in member newsletter | - | - | - | 12 Months |
| Logo in public newslettter | - | - | - | 12 Months |
| Logo on all event invites | - | - | - | included |
| Direct email sent to ALBA email list on your behalf | - | - | - | 1 |
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Connector
Annual $225 | Monthly $20
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Host
Annual $500 | Monthly $60
|
Builder
Annual $1,500 | Monthly $130
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Guardian
Annual $5,000 | Monthly $420
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| Member window cling sticker | included | included | included | included |
| Indie Austin listing promoting business at local tourist spots | included | included | included | included |
| Logo included in listing in Indie Austin | - | included | included | included |
| Included on sponsors signage at events | - | - | included | included |
| Option to display sign or banner at events | - | - | - | included |
Co-op & Networking |
Connector
Annual $225 | Monthly $20
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Host
Annual $500 | Monthly $60
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Builder
Annual $1,500 | Monthly $130
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Guardian
Annual $5,000 | Monthly $420
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| Ability to participate in group advertising with local media | included | included | included | included |
| Marketplace Sales | included | included | included | included |
| Opportunity to participate in press requests | included | included | included | included |
| Access to ALBA branding | included | included | included | included |
| Governmental policy updates and CTAs | included | included | included | included |
| Advocacy at all government levels | included | included | included | included |
| Referrals to the public | included | included | included | included |
| Peer connections and mentoring | included | included | included | included |
Events |
Connector
Annual $225 | Monthly $20
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Host
Annual $500 | Monthly $60
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Builder
Annual $1,500 | Monthly $130
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Guardian
Annual $5,000 | Monthly $420
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| Access to members-only networking events | included | included | included | included |
| Free business classes | included | included | included | included |
| Committee Opportunities | included | included | included | included |
| May organize events/educational series | - | - | included | included |
| Free access to paid events (excluding fundraisers) | - | - | - | included |
Why Join ALBA
Austin Local Business Alliance is a nonprofit, membership-supported organization representing more than 1,000 locally owned businesses in Austin over 20 years. You’ll find your peers, colleagues, and fellow business owners here—all waiting to connect with you.
Through advocacy, marketing, connecting, and education, ALBA promotes a thriving local business community. In addition to networking and education opportunities, we promote our members online, in print, through broadcast, on social media, and in email newsletters to the public. With each new member, our voice in the community grows stronger and the marketing reach for your business expands.
ALBA members value the benefits of membership
61%
Have directly benefitted from the community of members.
70%
Made valuable connections at an AIBA event.
75%
Have utilized other member businesses as customers.
97%
Feel that AIBA’s advocacy for local business is important and 54% report that our advocacy has helped their business.