Since the rebirth of the Business Association in 2012, Mt. Airy CDC has worked to extend its business development and marketing activities throughout the neighborhood.
The Go Mt. Airy Business Association focuses on supporting and sustaining local businesses, as well as inviting new businesses to the area.
Our vision with the Business Association is to help promote, educate, and sustain local businesses. We do that through a number of channels, including networking events, workshops designed specifically for small businesses, promotion through our popular Go Mt. Airy social media channels and newsletter, and more. Mt. Airy CDC has also created festivals and events like Supper Sessions on the Avenue, Moonlight Movies, Autumn on the Avenue, Decemberfest, Shopping Happy Hours, and previously Street Fare and Final-ly Friday, all of which provide key marketing opportunities for businesses while shining a spotlight on the neighborhood.
“I would like to say that one of the best things I have done for my business was to join the Go Mt Airy Business Association . It has opened up many doors immediately . . . I will recommend any small business in our area to join.”
Skylar Winters, Party on the Go
“The day of my social media takeover, Lori from Vera Doyle reached out and said a couple came into her shop and made a jewelry purchase after seeing the post on Instagram. I’m so happy people are seeing it!”
Niki Leist, Niki Leist Jewelry
Membership in the Go Mt. Airy Business Association is tailored to fit your needs. We are thrilled to announce that we’ve recently updated the benefits for Go Mt. Airy Business Association members! These new and improved perks are designed to better support our vibrant business community. To reflect these enhanced benefits and sustain impactful advertising, the membership fee is now $75/quarter. Join us in taking advantage of these exciting new opportunities to grow and connect within the Mt. Airy business community!
EFFECTIVE 7/1/24, the benefits and rates are as follows:
$75/quarter
MARKETING
- Social media posts on Go Mt. Airy outreach channels (Facebook, Instagram, newsletter)
- Opportunity to host a #GoMtAiryTakeover on Instagram with up to two posts in a day
- Opportunity to star in a Go Mt. Airy Facebook Spotlight
- Window Sticker & Printed Business Guide – Business Association window stickers and an annual printed guide of all member businesses in Mt. Airy will enhance visibility and community engagement. Opportunity to buy discounted ads.
- Online Business Directory listing
- Job Postings
- Weekly Drop-in Hours with our Corridor Manager – Ask questions, get individualized access to resources and support.
- Business Workshop Series – Quarterly educational small business workshops.
- Quarterly ad in Mt. Airy Local & Chestnut Hill Local – Four times a year, through a partnership with the publishers of the Chestnut Hill/Mt. Airy Local, we take out an ad that promotes the Go Mt. Airy Business Association. (10,000 copies distributed weekly)
NETWORKING
- Subscription to exclusive Business Association Member e-newsletter
- Regular networking events to connect with fellow business owners
- Annual member appreciation happy hour event
- Nonprofit discount – 50% discount for nonprofit members to encourage their participation and support their valuable contribution to the community.
- Invitation to bi-annual sub-group meetings: names and invitations to come.
GROWTH
- Secret Shopper Program – Opportunity to participate in a secret shopper program to receive valuable feedback and insights for improving business operations.
- Review-a-thon – Biannual campaign encouraging members and neighbors to exchange Google reviews to enhance the online presence and reputation of our local business community. Prizes distributed to participants who leave 8+ Google reviews.
- Accelerated review of your application to the PhillyiHub, a 6-week, virtual entrepreneur training program that is free to participants and open to new entrepreneurs as well as those looking to grow their business
- Letters of recommendation upon request
EVENTS
- Priority vendor approval to participate in Go Mt. Airy events to promote local businesses and boost community engagement – Seasonal Shopping Happy Hours, Decemberfest: Made in Mt. Airy, Supper Sessions, and Small Business Saturday Shopping Crawl.
- 50% discount on vendor fees to vend at Supper Sessions and Decemberfest.
- FREE to vend at Shopping Happy Hours and Small Business Saturday Shopping Crawl.
- 50% discount to attend annual Go Mt. Airy Business Expo
- Discounted opportunities to sponsor Go Mt. Airy events
PERKS
- Inter-Member Discounts – Opportunity to participate in annual Passport to Mt. Airy coupon book, available to the public through the Go Mt. Airy Club. Submitting a coupon for your businesses guarantees you a complementary coupon book to use at your leisure.
- T-shirt – Branded t-shirts for members to promote their affiliation with the Go Mt. Airy Business Association.
- SMS System – Invitation to participate in our text system to receive timely updates and alerts.
- 10% off use of Work Mt. Airy conference room for meetings or workshops
- And more
Still have questions? Click HERE for our FAQ, or contact us at info@mtairycdc.org.
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