Find Locals Here
A New Revenue Stream & Economic Development Program for Your Chamber
Empowering local businesses. Strengthening your community. Generating new revenue for your chamber — all through one fully managed platform.
Your Local Businesses Are Fighting an Uphill Battle
Independent businesses in your community are struggling for visibility against giants like Google, Amazon, Temu, and Facebook. Every day, local dollars are walking out the door — captured by algorithms, national ad budgets, and platforms that don't invest a cent back into your community.
Your chamber wants to help — and you have the relationships, the trust, and the standing to make a real difference. But time, staff, and budget are limited. That's exactly the gap we're here to fill.
The Problem
- National platforms dominate search results
- Local businesses can't compete on ad spend
- Community dollars leave and don't come back
The Opportunity
- Chambers have unmatched local credibility
- Members need tools, not just networking
- Communities are hungry for a "buy local" champion
Imagine This…
What if your chamber could deliver measurable value to local businesses, grow membership organically, and generate consistent new revenue — all without adding staff or stretching your budget?
Your Phones Ring with New Members
Local businesses call you to join because they see real, tangible value in your chamber membership — not just a plaque on the wall.
Members Get Monthly ROI Reports
Every member receives proof that belonging to your chamber pays off — with data-driven reports showing traffic, leads, and engagement.
Your Chamber Leads Economic Development
You become the recognized champion of the #1 economic development program in your community — the organization that put local first.
We Power the Engine — You Take the Credit
Find Locals Here is a fully managed "Buy Local" platform designed specifically for chambers of commerce and membership organizations. You bring the vision and the community relationships. We handle everything else — technology, onboarding, support, and ongoing management.
Seamless White-Glove Onboarding
Every business is set up with care and precision. Our team handles the technical details so your members start seeing value immediately — with zero frustration.
Proactive Dedicated Support
A dedicated program manager and tech support team work behind the scenes to keep everything running smoothly — so your staff never gets bogged down in logistics.
New Revenue, No Added Workload
Generate consistent financial returns for your chamber without hiring new staff or redirecting existing resources. We do the work — you deposit the checks.
$20/Month (retail) Gives Local Businesses a Competitive Edge
For less than a dollar a day, your members gain access to a powerful suite of tools that help them compete with the chains, attract more local customers, and grow their revenue — all in one place.
Independent Business Directory
A dedicated listing in a directory built exclusively for locally owned businesses — no chains, no franchises.
AI Marketing Tools
Access to the latest artificial intelligence marketing technology to create content, reach customers, and grow their audience.
Professional Web Page
A polished, mobile-friendly business web page that builds credibility and makes a great first impression online.
Community Phone App Presence
Visibility on a free local consumer app — putting your members right in the hands of shoppers who want to buy local.
Online Store
A built-in e-commerce storefront so members can sell products and services online without the complexity or cost of building their own.
More Local Customers
All of these tools work together to drive real foot traffic and online orders — more customers walking through the door.
"All for only $20/month — helping local businesses compete with the chains and grow revenue in their own backyard."
Benefits for Your Organization
Find Locals Here isn't just good for your members — it's a strategic win for your chamber. From new revenue to community leadership, here's what your organization stands to gain.
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Added Staff Cost
We handle billing, tech, and support — your team focuses on community, not operations.
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Top Local Program
Become the recognized leader of the #1 job-creating economic development initiative in your market.
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Membership Growth
Attract locally owned businesses that have never joined before — because now there's a compelling, tangible reason to belong.
New Revenue Stream
Generate consistent income beyond traditional dues. We handle all billing and collections — you simply deposit the revenue your chamber has earned.
Community Leadership
Your chamber becomes the undisputed economic development champion — the organization that stood up for local businesses when it mattered most. That reputation is invaluable.
A Stronger, More Resilient Local Economy
When your community members choose local first, the benefits ripple outward — creating jobs, keeping money circulating close to home, and preserving the unique character that makes your city worth living in.
Community members download a free app that connects them directly to your local independent business directory — making it easier than ever to find and support local first.
💼 Local Jobs Created & Protected
Independent businesses are the largest employers in most communities. Every new customer means more hours, more hires, and more livelihoods supported locally.
💰 Dollars Stay & Recirculate
Studies show that local businesses recirculate significantly more revenue back into the local economy compared to national chains — multiplying community wealth.
🏘️ Community Character Preserved
Thriving independent businesses give your city its identity — the restaurants, boutiques, and services that make your community distinctly yours, not a copy of every other town.
Who Qualifies? Defining a Locally Owned Independent Business
The Core Definition
A locally owned independent business is primarily owned and operated by people who live in the community — not by a national or international corporation, private equity firm, or outside investor group.
Not a franchise or chain — unless that company is actually headquartered in your community.
Four Qualifying Criteria
🏠 Local Ownership
Majority-owned by residents of the community it serves.
🤝 Local Operations
Run day-to-day by local people with limited geographic reach beyond the region.
❤️ Community Investment
Actively invested in the well-being, culture, and future of the local community.
💵 Local Economic Impact
More money stays local — and recirculates — compared to absentee-owned businesses.
Simple. Seamless. Supported.
Getting started with Find Locals Here doesn't require months of planning or a big lift from your team. Our three-step process is designed to get your Buy Local Campaign up and running quickly — and keep it thriving long-term.
From your first "yes" to a fully operational, revenue-generating Buy Local Campaign — we manage every step of the journey. Your staff stays focused on what they do best: building community relationships and delivering member value.
Why We Do This
Find Locals Here was built on a simple belief: strong communities require strong local economies — and strong local economies require intentional support. Here's what drives everything we do.
Our Purpose
Help communities across America build resilience, sustainability, and local job creation — one independent business at a time. We believe the health of a community is directly tied to the health of its locally owned businesses.
Our Mission
Partner with leading community organizations across the USA to build robust Buy Local Campaigns — backed by state-of-the-art AI marketing tools that give independent businesses a genuine competitive advantage.
Our Intention
Create an independent-business-only directory with a free consumer phone app — and invite local shoppers to use it first for every purchase decision. Simple, powerful, community-first.
There's Only One Thing You Need to Do
Say YES to supporting a new Buy Local Campaign.
Chambers across the country are stepping up as the economic development champions their communities deserve — attracting new members, generating new revenue, and making a measurable difference in the lives of local business owners.
You already have the trust. You already have the relationships. Find Locals Here gives you the platform, the technology, and the support to turn that goodwill into real, lasting impact.
For Your Members
Powerful tools at $20/month that help them compete, grow, and win locally.
For Your Chamber
New revenue, membership growth, and community leadership — without adding staff.
For Your Community
More local jobs, more local dollars, and a stronger, more resilient local economy.
📩 Let's Talk — Reach out today to learn how Find Locals Here can become your chamber's most powerful new program. Visit FindLocalsHere.com or contact your regional program representative to get started.
Get in Touch
Dave Asher
Ready to bring a Buy Local Campaign to your community?
Connect with Find Locals Here to learn how we can empower your chamber and local businesses.
Email Us
Dave@FindLocalsHere.Com
Call Us
775-224-2242