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Member Benefits

As a local Chesterfield County business, you’re making a tremendous contribution to our local economy, so make sure the local community knows. Membership in the Shop Chesterfield First campaign promotes your business and lets you make a statement about the importance of shopping locally.

All Shop Chesterfield First members can take advantage of the following benefits:

  • Business Listing. Your business listing in the online directory, complete with a company profile, link to your website, and 2 online coupons. Your business will be featured randomly on the home page of the website in a rotating display.
  • Event & News Promotion. Ability to promote your events and specials on website.
  • E-Newsletter. Use our E-Newsletter to promote events and specials.
  • Social Media. Reach your customers through our social media communities.
  • School Fundraisers. Participating in school fundraisers will bring new people to your business. School fundraiser events are marketed to all Chesterfield County Public School households, approximately 120,000 people. If your business would like to participate in these school year PTA fundraisers, please click here.
  • SCF Marketing. We will use local television, radio, print media, direct mail and other marketing tools to drive traffic to this website and encourage consumers to spend their dollars with local businesses, including yours.

 

We believe the Shop Chesterfield First campaign can be vital to your continued success and boost the local economy. Our goal is to make local business the first option residents and visitors consider when deciding where to shop, eat out, or obtain services. You can help make this campaign a success by joining! Outlined below are some actions you can take to make sure you are using the Shop Chesterfield First brand to its fullest.

  • Display the “Shop Chesterfield First” window cling. Place in a prominent area, such as your front door or window and display it proudly.
  • Make use of the “Shop Chesterfield First” logo. The logo can be downloaded from the website for use on all your marketing materials. Add it to your receipts, advertisements, newsletters, business cards and more.
  • Add a “Shop Chesterfield First” web link. Add the logo to your website and make it a link to the Shop Chesterfield First website.
  • Thank the customers for their support. Thank your customers for buying locally.
  • Keep your listing and coupons up to date. Send us any changes that are needed and we will get them updated.
  • Support other local businesses. Remember to purchase products and services from other Chesterfield businesses when you can.
  • Embrace the Chesterfield community. Transform your customer service into community service and give back in ways that are meaningful for you and your business.

 

Download the Membership Application Now!