The EBA places all of our focus into supporting our locally-owned small businesses, from marketing and event creation to supporting our Main Street America and forthcoming A&E initiatives. 100% of proceeds earned through our memberships are used to support those initiatives.
Discover all the ways to join the EBA. Review our membership benefits and additional info below.
By joining the Easton Business Alliance you are committed to strengthening our community. We’re here to support our local businesses and promote the great Town of Easton. The EBA’s focus is primarily Easton-based small businesses, but we do have corporate sponsorship opportunities throughout the year. We are also supported by our wonderful network of volunteers.
Welcome to a community that supports our local businesses. Welcome to the EBA!
Membership to the EBA is $250 a year. An incredible value that pays for itself when you take advantage of all our member benefits.
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Find out how you can join us by becoming an EBA sponsor at one of our Signature Events or town projects.
A perfect way for our local corporations to show their support.
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Send us your info and availability and we will notify you of ways you can support the EBA throughout the year at events, committees, or with office work.
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There are many reasons to join the Easton Business Alliance. Membership comes with advertising discounts and new ways to promote your business. We also provide tools and resources to help your business grow and connect. We represent your business and are available when you have questions or need help.
Get the most out of your membership by taking advantage of all the benefits we offer!
● Featured placement on our online business directory
● Preferred placement of business advertisements in local and regional campaigns
● Top billing on sponsored events and promotional materials
● Provide Easton businesses with the insight, tools, and resources (experience & expertise)
● Open invitations to attend industry specific and Easton focused business meetings
● Meet & Greets with local organizations, politicians, & industry experts
● Publish events on DiscoverEaston.com, social media, & direct email audience
● 10,000+ monthly page views, 6,500+ social media followers, and 1,600+ weekly email audience
● A captive audience that has done business, or shown interest, in Easton
● Easton's small business community voice in local policy making decisions
● Connect with economic development organizations and elected town officials
● An advocate for favorable small business policies at all levels of government
● Savings of up to $1,000 per year, free with an EBA membership
● Includes 401K programs and employee healthcare benefits
● Discounts on shipping , training, office supplies, and more
● Advertising deals ranging from 10-50% with our Mid-Shore media partners
● Discounted advertising co-op opportunities in regional and local publications
● Free ad creation and access to event marketing media kits
Featured Business Listings
Each member of the Easton Business Alliance receives featured placement in our online business directory, our local and regional advertisements, social media, and publications. We also work with members to celebrate anniversaries and special occasions.
Free Event Publication
Have the opportunity to publicize your events and special offers for FREE through the Discover Easton mailing list, discovereaston.com, and our social media platforms. We are available to provide you the tools, resources, and experience to help make your event a success.
Discounted Marketing Opportunities
We’ve worked out deals with many of our Mid-Shore media groups to offer discounts through the EBA, ranging from 10-50 percent! Have your business seen throughout the year in one of the many regional co-op advertisements we make available throughout the year.
Access to a Professional Staff & Local Business Network
The EBA works closely with our Easton business community. We host industry meetings annually, meet & greets with local agencies, and provide you with the resources needed to make the right connections. We are always available over the phone or a cup of coffee to help you.
Intermediary Between Businesses & Towns
Our small business owners deserve a say in local government and policy making. The EBA works closely with our local officials and represents our business community. We keep communication open between both sides, and advocate for policies that will benefit our local businesses.
Included Membership in Maryland Retailers Association & National Retail Federation
Through the EBA, you receive membership in BOTH organizations. That’s a savings of $325/year or MORE depending on the size of your business. Benefits include 401-K programs, health care benefits, shipping discounts, training, office supply discounts, and much more!
The Easton Business Alliance is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. Our mission is to enhance and promote the culture and business community in the Town of Easton. Below are a few of the frequently asked questions we receive and more information about our organization.
If you don’t see an answer below to one of your questions, please call us at 410-690-4395.
The Easton Business Alliance is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization. We support the business community in Easton, mostly the smaller independently owned business. We receive funding through grants, the Town of Easton, and our membership dues. Our mission is to enhance and promote the culture and business community in the Town of Easton. Discover Easton is the promotional tool and brand we utilize when promoting Easton. Our website provides detailed local listings for businesses, events, information, and more. We use social media, email marketing, and advertising to draw visitors and customers into Easton for the benefit of our local economy.
100% of the money we receive through memberships goes into advertising and promoting Easton. Our memberships are what allow us to purchase ad space in local and regional publications, radio and tv broadcasting, digital advertising, and more.
Throughout the year we purchase space in publications to promote Easton. We also develop co-op’s to provide advertising opportunities to our local businesses at reduced rates with no contracts or future obligations. We host and support events in Easton which draw people to our town. Each week we send out our “This Weekend in Easton” newsletter to let people know what’s happening in town. We use our mailing list to share in-store promotions and events so our local businesses can reach a larger audience. We connect with people on social media and share information about Easton and our business community. We’ve created this site as a platform for businesses to share their information and for us to promote Easton to our digital guests and invite them in our town. We advertise digitally through google and other platforms. We do advertising on Route 50.
The Easton Business Alliance annually hosts the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Easter Egg Hunt, and Christmas in Easton events, which includes the Moonlight Madness shopping night, pictures with Santa, Arts & Crafts Marketplace, and the holiday parade. However, we are ALWAYS interested in collaborating on other events throughout the year, so please give us a shout!
Although the EBA’s focus is primarily Easton-based small businesses, we do allow our corporate partners to sponsor events and some downtown beautification projects. If you’re interested in working together, please contact us.
Although we are a 501(c)3 not-for-profit that relies on our valued members, we work together with any local business or organization that has a common goal of improving Easton for our businesses, community members, and visitors.
We are happy to speak with you about your business or event goals in Easton. We can help connect you with the right space to set up shop, provide guidance on applications, and help provide you with the tools and resources to get started. We encourage you to use our knowledge of Easton and our connections to make your dreams a reality.
We are always looking for committee members and volunteers to help us throughout the year, either at events or with office work.
Give us a call at 410-690-4395 or fill out the contact us form to send us an email. We will be happy to discuss all the ways you can support the Easton Business Alliance.
