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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.0.0 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:47:37 GMT--><rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Membership Types and Benefits</title><link>http://www.thinklocalfirstdc.org/membership-types-and-benefits/</link><description></description><copyright></copyright><language>en-US</language><generator>Squarespace Site Server v5.0.0 (http://www.squarespace.com/)</generator><item><title>Membership Types and Benefits</title><dc:creator>[Your Name Here]</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 07 Dec 2006 21:35:52 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.thinklocalfirstdc.org/membership-types-and-benefits/2006/12/7/membership-types-and-benefits.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">108954:967637:801953</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Local First DC offers&nbsp;different&nbsp;types&nbsp;of membership for business owners, individuals, non-profit organizations and supporters of our cause.&nbsp; To find out which membership type best suits you, please answer these <a href="http://www.thinklocalfirstdc.org/who-should-join/">questions</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>BUSINESS MEMBER</strong></p>
<p>Business membership is determined by last year's annual revenue.</p>
<p><strong>$50: Business with sales &lt;$250k</strong><strong><br />$75: Business with sales between $250k - $500k<br /></strong><strong>$125: Business with sales $500k - $750k<br />$200: Business with sales &gt;$750k</strong></p>
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<p><strong>As a Business Member of Local First DC your membership includes:</strong></p>
<p>- <em>Think Local First </em>campaign marketing materials, including poster and window decal<br />-&nbsp;Lisiting in the Think Local First map which is distributed city-wide<br />- Listing in online Members Directory, which is linked to other campaign sites nationally<br />- Access to clean energy purchasing groups, helping your business save money and go green<br />- 20% off any size online, mobile phone and print ad in <a href="http://www.citylivingsource.com/">City Living Source</a><br />- Discounted payment processing with SignaPay<br />- Free entrance to monthly networking events with like-minded business owners<br />- Market your promotions and events in our monthly e-newsletters<br />- Access&nbsp;to the <a href="http://livingeconomies.org/" target="_blank">Business Alliance of Living Local Economies (BALLE), </a>a national network of 20,000 locally-owned businesses.&nbsp; <br />-&nbsp;Advocacy for your interests sponsored by LEDC&nbsp;</p>
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<p><strong>INDIVIDUAL MEMBER - $25</strong></p>
<p>For individuals who wish to support our efforts!</p>
<p><strong>Membership includes:</strong></p>
<p><strong>- </strong>E-newsletters with Local First DC updates, events and member promotions<br />- Free entrance to monthly networking events</p>
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<p><strong>NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS - $75</strong></p>
<p>For organizations whose values align with those of Local First DC.</p>
<p><strong>Membership includes:</strong></p>
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<p>- <em>Think Local First </em>campaign marketing materials, including poster and window decal<br />- Lisiting in the Think Local First map which is distributed city-wide<br />- Listing in online Members Directory, which is linked to other campaign sites nationally<br />- Access to clean energy purchasing groups, helping your non-profit save money and go green<br />- 20% off any size online, mobile phone and print ad in <a href="http://www.citylivingsource.com/">City Living Source</a><br />- Discounted payment processing with SignaPay<br />- Free entrance to monthly networking events <br />- Market your promotions and events in our monthly e-newsletters<br />- Access to the <a href="http://livingeconomies.org/" target="_blank">Business Alliance of Living Local Economies (BALLE), </a>a national network of 20,000 locally-owned businesses. <br />- Advocacy for your interests sponsored by LEDC</p>
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<p><strong>SUPPORTER - Any Amount</strong></p>
<p>Help support and grow our network with a tax-deductible donation.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center" align="center"><span style="font-size: 120%;"><a href="http://www.thinklocalfirstdc.org/become-a-member/">Join Local First DC!</a></span></p>
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<p><strong>Please note that memberships are valid for 12 months from date of application or renewal.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>We are continually growing our member benefits!</strong></p>
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