Become a member

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 Are you a independent local business interested in joining Keep Edmonton Original?

Consider Joining KEO if:

• You would like more customers and patrons for your business.
• You see the need to educate consumers on the impact of local business.
• The camaraderie of working with fellow independent business people and drawing from a network of like-minded entrepreneurs appeals to you.

• Be a minimum of 51% locally owned and controlled, and have independent decision making ability.
• Can not be part of a chain, franchise, or deal exclusively with one brand.
• Be established as an independent and locally owned business. Our definition for business is: local non profits, corporations, sole proprietorships and partnerships.
• Have less than 6 locations.

• Bag Stuffers - Members are supplied with Bag Stuffers to promote KEO and other participating businesses. These bag stuffers educate consumers about the benefits of local ownership and list all members.
• Door Stickers - signify the businesses' involvement in the KEO program. They assure the consumer that the business is locally owned and is dedicated to the community.
• www.keepedmontonoriginal.com - The site actively promotes all members by offering the public an easy to navigate directory and links to members' sites.
• Shop Local Months & Other Events - Throughout the year there will be prime opportunities to gain the public and media's attention by hosting a number of events.
• Spring and Fall meetings - All members are invited to two meetings per year, to discuss the next steps for marketing and program development. This is also a great opportunity to share ideas, collaborate and address business challenges with other independent businesses.
  

Download our member brochure here

Sign up online here