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Grand Avenue Business Association Membership
Download 2010 Membership Information (PDF)
Become a Member Today!
 Marketing and Advertising GABA works with a Public Relations firm to pitch Grand Avenue and business news to the media year round. The 2009 value of media received as a result of public relations was equivalent to over $110,000.00.
Each year, GABA publishes a Guide to Grand brochure listing each of the Association�s members that is distributed to member businesses, organizations, groups, individuals, tour organizations, and hotels. As a member, your organization is listed on the GABA website with your business description, hours of operation, and a link to your website. Last year grandave.com had over 5 million hits! Members at the gold level receive 2 months of online advertising at www.grandave.com, along with the inclusion of their logo on the homepage.
Online advertising is available to members�call for details: 651-699-0029. Members are eligible for reduced group advertising rates in local publications.
Leadership and Advocacy Members of the Grand Avenue Business Association can take advantage of the Association�s healthy city, neighborhood and police department relationships for individual as well as group needs.
Members are invited to serve on the GABA Board of Directors to influence policy and development on Grand Avenue.
The GABA Board�s Advocacy Committee works for you to stay on top of and respond to local policy issues impacting Grand Avenue. Promotions and Events The association produces four public events throughout the year; Grand Old Day, Paws on Grand, Boo Bash, and Grand Meander. Members receive a waived participation fee and a free listing in the promotional materials. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available for each event. New for 2010, members receive free participation in Study Break on Grand, a promotion geared towards college/university students in the area.
Throughout the year GABA invites members to participate in marketing promotions with partners such as The Ordway Center for Performing Arts and MNfashion.
Education, Information Sharing & Referrals Receive regular e-mail updates from the GABA office regarding current crime issues, event reminders and other information. GABA produces a bi-monthly newsletter full of pertinent information that is e-mailed to Avenue businesses. Members may submit articles and news to be communicated to other businesses on Grand Avenue. Silver and Gold level members have the opportunity to include advertisements in the newsletter. Offer a Member-to-Member Reward discount to invite new business, increase loyalty and promote Avenue businesses working together. Members are also able to take advantage of Reward offers AND offer them to employees as a benefit/retention tool.
Members are invited to attend educational seminars, focus groups to discuss current issues and happenings with members, and a yearly Breakfast with the Mayor. Networking Attend Meet & Greets to meet other members, exchange ideas, and promote customer referrals. Meet & Greet hosts have the opportunity showcase their business and services. Basic $145 * For businesses with 2 employees or less. The Basic level provides the small business or independent practitioner with the opportunity to stay connected through e-newsletters and crime alerts, to increase exposure through the Guide to Grand and website, to receive savings with Member to Member rewards and group discounts, and to take part in education and community building opportunities. All this for an investment of $12.08 per month!
Bronze $345
The Bronze level includes the information sharing, community and marketing benefits of the Basic level with increased exposure and promotion through participation in Avenue-wide events and promotions. All this for an investment of $28.75 per month!
Silver $645
Additional benefits at the Silver level include a complimentary advertisement in the GABA newsletter, 2 booth spaces during Grand Old Day, a �thank you� to your business in GABA event guides, the opportunity to host a GABA member event and 2 tickets to the Annual Meeting. All this for an investment of $53.75 per month! Gold $1245
Additional benefits a the Gold level offer maximum exposure through a banner ad on the grandave.com homepage (which had over 5 million hits last year!), advertisements in the GABA newsletter, your logo on the website and in the Guide to Grand, a highlighted listing in the Guide to Grand, your logo in GABA event guides, additional booth space during Grand Old Day and 4 tickets to the Annual Meeting! All this for an investment of $103.75 per month!
NEW MEMBERS! If you haven't been a GABA member before, join by February 1, 2010 and get 1/2 off your membership!
Pay for Your Membership Online:Select your 2010 Membership Level
* Basic Level Membership (2 employees or less) $145
* Bronze Level Membership $345
* Silver Level Membership $645
* Gold Level Membership $1245
NEW MEMBERS - If you haven't been a GABA member before, submit your dues by February 1, 2010 and receive 1/2 off your 1st year's dues. Thank you to our Gold Level members:
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Presented by the Grand Avenue Business Association * 867 Grand Ave * St. Paul, MN 55105 * Phone 651/699-0029 * Fax 651/699-7775
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