Membership Categories
Stand up and support YOUR community by proudly stating, “I am a LOCALIST!”
Membership dues go directly toward creating a Local First precedence that will result in more people supporting LOCAL businesses.
Now is the time to join forces to protect, foster, and strengthen the local businesses in our neighborhoods that give us a sense of place, ensure our diverse culture, and provide us with strong unique communities we are proud to call home.
Membership Categories
Localists ($19.99)
Recommended for people that are invested in our community and want to be part of community change from the inside out.
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Receive Reduced or Free admission to Forward Ever and partner events
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Be included in the local and global conversation about LOCALISM w/ our newsletter email campaigns
Non Profits ($69.99)
Recommended for local non-profit organizations that want maximum exposure and recognition for being a leader in the LOCAL first movement and business community.
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Receive a Free Splash page with photos and links in our locally-focused business directory - Greater Newark's go-to resource
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Free Consultations & discounts with one of our eight business partners
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Reduced or Free admission to Forward Ever and partner events
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Free Webinars
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Exclusive discounts and access to affinity partnerships
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Connection to over 30,000 innovators and to one of the fastest growing movements in the country
The Small Business Entrepreneur: ($99)
- Receive a Free Splash page with photos and links in Greater Newark’s ONLY locally-focused business directory, a go-to resource for the locally focused consumer
- Free Consultations & discounts with one of our eight business partners
- Access to 0% loans over 24 months
- Reduced or Free admission to Forward Ever and partner events
- Free Webinars
- Exclusive discounts and access to affinity partnerships
- Connection to over 30,000 innovators and to one of the fastest growing movements in the country
Anchor Institutions ($250)
Recommended for local anchor businesses that want maximum exposure and recognition for being a leader in the LOCAL first movement and business community.
You understand that through Forward Ever's actions, outreach, and campaigns, we are building a movement and stronger communities across the Greater Newark area. Through their support, we can expand programs, and launch campaigns as we extend our reach to businesses and consumers alike. Our Anchor partners allow us to spread our mission and to educate citizens, stakeholders, business leaders, and legislators about the significant economic, environmental, and cultural benefits of a strong local economy.
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Receive all Entrepreneur level benefits, plus:
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Online exposure via our website and across social media as a Anchor Partner
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Advertising banner in rotation on Forward Ever website
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Spotlight access at Forward Ever events
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Ability to speak at Forward Ever mixers
Sustaining Partner ($500)
Recommended for local businesses that want maximum exposure and recognition for being a leader in the LOCAL first movement and business community.
Our Sustaining Partners understand that through Forward Ever's actions, outreach, and campaigns, we are building a movement and stronger communities across the Greater Newark area. Through their support, we can expand programs, and launch campaigns as we extend our reach to businesses and consumers alike. Our sustaining partners allow us to spread our mission and to educate citizens, stakeholders, business leaders, and legislators about the significant economic, environmental, and cultural benefits of a strong local economy.
All Entrepreneur level benefits, plus:
- Online exposure via our website and across social media as a Sustaining Partner
- Advertising banner in rotation on Forward Ever website
- Spotlight access at Forward Ever events
- Prominent Logo placement on digital collateral
- Ability to speak at Forward Ever mixers
Individual Supporter: All donations amounts are welcome
Residents and their families, local employees and friends of Forward Ever who want to support our work and keep abreast of what’s happening can join us in a Supporter capacity.
- Supporters will receive newsletters and receive e-mail and text message announcements and invitations to events and programs