Networking Opportunities

· Monthly meeting opportunities to network with other DEBA FOM members.

· Strengthen your business connections and personal business profile.

· Share resources with other merchants.

· Gain insight into employment opportunities and challenges.

· Broaden your perspective and share fresh ideas by networking with people from  different businesses.

· Share strengths and strategies for overcoming challenges.

· Be informed of updates on all works in progress via Main Street Enterprise.

· Learn from guest speakers and participate in educational   opportunities

· Participate in monthly business spotlights to highlight your business to other members.

· Serve on a committee or board of directors to assume leadership responsibility within the organization.

· DEBA FOM Discount Card (one per business) to offer 10%  Discount at participating DEBA FOM Member businesses.

· Stay up to date on latest Downtown news via private Facebook page and GroupMe.

Marketing Opportunities

· Direct Link to your business included on DEBA Friends of Main Street Website.

· Participation in cost-effective, co-op advertising opportunities and support advertising of downtown district community and be featured in periodic Facebook Posts.

· Serve on DEBA FOM committees which focus on more retail focused promotions.

· Participate in DEBA FOM led downtown events and promotional opportunities such as Girls Night Out, Boutique Crawls, Scavenger Hunts, etc.

· Participate in DEBA FOM collective Philanthropy Program for providing donations/support for community initiatives.

· Opportunity to work in tandem with the Main Street Enterprise program on Design, Organization, Economic Vitality and Promotion Initiatives.

BASIC $225 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP Includes all membership perks outlined above as well as the benefit of a major Downtown District Advertising

PLUS MARKETING $1000 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP   Includes DEBA FOM Basic Membership, benefit of Downtown District advertising  PLUS YOUR BUSINESS featured in 5 Co-Op Advertising packages annually.

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Ways to make the most of your membership:

• Attend our monthly meetings: These are great opportunities to not just be informed, but also network with your fellow business owners, corporate and city leaders, and see what opportunities are available to not only improve your business, but also our community!

• Join a Committee: DEBA FOMS has four committees which you can read more about here. The Philanthropy Committee, Membership Committee, Marketing and Social Media Committee, and Promotions, Events & Fundraising Committee serve as a way to work together in an effective way to create a real impact on our community.

• Volunteer: There are countless volunteer opportunities which greatly impact the effectiveness of DEBA FOMS. Your time is valuable and so are you! The best way to learn about volunteer opportunities is to join our monthly meetings.

• Help us Promote our Mission and Events: Help us spread the word about upcoming events, promoting your fellow members, and being a positive impact on our community by just being you! We regularly hand out posters, flyers, and offer many ways for our members to participate in the promotion of events and philanthropic opportunities.