Benefits :: Why Support?

Individuality and economic independence.

Preservation of one-of-a-kind local businesses that focus on service in the community have an increasingly positive economic impact to a local community. Without community support, your community could lose its identity. Sustaining local neighborhood stores and linking the community together will ensure growth and economic independence regardless of national economic changes.

Take charge of your local community by supporting local businesses and reap the benefits:

1. Local dollars spent recycle at a much larger share of revenue back into the local economy.
2. Local small businesses who band together create power in numbers for higher revenue, reduced marketing expenses, large buying power opportunities and support for local causes.
3. Nurturing and supporting local entrepreneurs creates economic innovation and prosperity.
4. Small business operates more efficiently needing less infrastructure.
5. Small businesses can cater to local needs versus larger chains that cater to a mass market and product plan.
6. Vibrant town squares with colorful and diverse businesses promote tourism which in turn stimulates the local economy.
7. Support of small businesses creates a competitive marketplace and keeps prices down.
8. Diversity in products and services stimulates commerce back to the local merchants whether purchased directly or through local business Internet sites.

Benefits to BILO membership:
1. Recognition in the community as a locally owned and operated business.
2. Focus on small business community and the preservation of locally owned business.
3. Member to member discount opportunities.
4. Consumer loyalty programs.
5. Cooperative advertising opportunities.
6. Featured promotional opportunities.
7. Show local support of our community through charitable opportunities.
8. Local and state influence.

Click here to join BILO today!