Local Supporter Membership
Not eligible for membership as you’re no longer locally owned or are franchise? Consider becoming a supporter – your contribution includes many benefits and allows us to continue to offer affordable rates for small and micro businesses. We literally couldn’t do this without you!
Membership Levels
Monthly
Annual
Affiliate
$2,000/yr
- 1 directory listing
- Logo, social media, and photos on directory listing
- Welcome announcement and promotion
- Indie Austin listing promoting business (with logo)
- Access to members only events
- Included on sponsors signage at events
- Ability to submit 1 article for inclusion in email newsletter
Supporter
$5,000/yr
- 5 directory listings
- Everything in Affiliate membership, plus...
- Logo on partners page
- Logo in public and member newsletters
- Logo on all event invites
- Can organize events or educational series
- Ability to submit 6 articles for inclusion in email newsletters
If 51% of the owners of your business reside in Austin or the surrounding areas (Round Rock, Pflugerville, Lakeway, etc.), you can join as a Local Business member instead of 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.
Member Testimonials
Compare Membership Levels
Website Benefits |
Affiliate
Annual $2,000 | Monthly $170
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Supporter
Annual $5,000 | Monthly $420
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|---|---|---|
| Number of directory listings included | 1 | 5 |
| Logo on Directory Listing | included | included |
| Social media links on directory listing | included | included |
| Photo slider and video on directory listing | included | included |
| Collect email addresses on directory listing | included | included |
| Logo on Partners page | - | included |
E-Comm Promotion |
Affiliate
Annual $2,000 | Monthly $170
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Supporter
Annual $5,000 | Monthly $420
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|---|---|---|
| Announcement in member newsletter | included | included |
| Announcement on ALBA social media and blog | 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 |
|
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Affiliate
Annual $2,000 | Monthly $170
|
Supporter
Annual $5,000 | Monthly $420
|
Indie Austin listing promoting business at local tourist spots |
|---|---|---|
| Logo included in listing in Indie Austin | ||
| Included on sponsors signage at events |
Co-op & Networking |
Affiliate
Annual $2,000 | Monthly $170
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Supporter
Annual $5,000 | Monthly $420
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|---|---|---|
| Marketplace Sales | included | included |
| Opportunity to participate in press requests | included | included |
| Access to ALBA branding | included | included |
| Governmental policy updates and CTAs | included | included |
| Referrals to the public | included | included |
| Peer connections and mentoring | included | included |
Events |
Affiliate
Annual $2,000 | Monthly $170
|
Supporter
Annual $5,000 | Monthly $420
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|---|---|---|
| Access to members-only networking events | included | included |
| Free business classes | included | included |
| Committee Opportunities | included | included |
| May organize events/educational series | - | included |
Why Join ALBA
Austin Local Business Alliance is a nonprofit, membership-supported organization representing more than 1,000 locally owned businesses in Austin. 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 grows stronger and the marketing reach for your business expands.
ALBA members value the benefits from 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.