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Membership Types and Benefits

As a grassroots, community-based organization, all of our programs and efforts to promote and strengthen local businesses is supported by our membership. We operate from the principal that when we work together and pool our resources, we can have a greater impact than if we worked alone. We do not have funding from external sources, and keep our membership rates very low to allow many kinds of businesses to participate.

We offer memberships to local businesses, non-profit organizations and individuals (view membership rates). Be sure to read about the benefits offered to Members. If your business is independent and headquartered in Colorado, we invite you to become a Business Member. If it is not, or you do not represent a business or organization, you can still participate in Mile High Business Alliance as an Individual Contributor.

Member Benefits

Our programs, initiatives and events provide the following benefits to our members:
  • Expanded market penetration through our local first campaigns, online directory, and neighborhood guides. Our shared marketing draws more people to your business.
  • Increased business connections and resources through our regular networking meetings and peer mentoring groups.
  • Recognition of accomplishments in being a more responsible business.
  • Resources to learn how to do more through our workshops and forums.
  • Enhanced reputation in the community, gathering customer testimonials and access customer service tools to resolve complaints.

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Specifically, member benefits include the following:

Expanded listings in online directory

This includes basic listing info plus:
  • business description
  • categories
  • slogan
  • web site link
  • contact info / form / email address
  • overall rating
  • logo or photo
  • full text customer & community ratings
  • customer service/problem resolution tools
  • membership medallions
  • full localness rating

Inclusion in applicable Local Flavor Guides™
Free One line description
Become a distribution point for guides

Member Events
Monthly networking events
Workshops & Panel Discussions
Peer Advisory / Mastermind Groups
Tools for special interest groups (calendar, discussion space)
Mentoring program


Member Newsletter
Get marketing and other business tips
Learn about special member-only discounts
Build relationships with other local business owners


Free Colorado Local First campaign materials
11 x 17 wall posters
Window decals identifying you as a locally owned and operated business
P.O.S. counter cards to educate customers on why local businesses matter
Use of Colorado Local First logo on your web site and materials


Opportunity for promotion on web site and printed materials

Membership Types and Rates


Businesses or Organizations with annual gross revenues:

under $100K membership is $150 per year
between $100K and $500K membership is $250 per year
over $500K membership is $450 per year
Non-profit organizations receive a 20% discount off above rates

Young Entrepreneurs for 16-25 year old current or aspiring business owners

Individuals $20 per year, Businesses $75 per year (until 25)

Individual Contributors for Community members committed to local business

$35 per year (become an Individual Contributor now!)

Underwriting opportunities for the Colorado Local First campaign are currently available. Learn More.

To Join the Mile High Business Alliance now, please fill out the membership application.