Business Memberships
Join the Living Local 413 Business Community
Living Local 413 Business Memberships are designed for local businesses that want to make a meaningful impact in their community while enjoying exclusive benefits and resources. By becoming a member, you’ll connect with other like-minded businesses, gain access to valuable tools and opportunities, and demonstrate your commitment to supporting the local economy.
Why Become a Business Member?
Support Local Business Growth:
As a business member, your contributions help fund essential programs and initiatives that empower the Western Massachusetts business community.
Enhance Visibility:
Promote your business on our 413 Online platform, including the 413 Calendar, 413 Resources, and 413 Opportunities. Gain increased exposure through our member directory, events, and social media channels.
Exclusive Benefits:
Enjoy perks like discounted event sponsorships, priority access to accelerator programs, and invitations to member-only networking events.
Be a Leader in the Community:
Show your customers and peers that you are a proud advocate for living and doing business locally.
Membership Levels
Living Local 413 offers flexible membership tiers to suit businesses and organizations of all sizes.
Choose the level that fits your goals and budget:
Community Member (individual) Free
This is a personal account that is for individuals, not businesses and organizations. Everyone starts with this level.
Annual Fee: Free
Micro Businesses
Ideal for businesses or organizations with 10 or fewer employees.
Annual Fee: $150
Small Businesses
Perfect for businesses or organizations with 10 to 49 employees.
Annual Fee: $300
Medium Businesses
Tailored for businesses or organizations with 250+ employees.
Annual Fee: $750
Large Businesses
Recommended for businesses/organizations with 250+ employees.
Annual Fee: $1,500
413 Business Community Leader
Designed for businesses or organizations aspiring to lead and make a significant impact in the Western Massachusetts business community.
Annual Fee: $5,000
Exclusive Benefits for Business Members
As a Living Local 413 Business Member, you’ll gain access to valuable features and tools unavailable to free community members, including:
- The ability to create and update business and organization pages.
- The ability to add and manage event listings.
- The ability to add and manage opportunity listings (e.g., jobs, internships, and volunteer roles).
- The ability to create and manage multiple groups.
- Sponsorship opportunities for Living Local 413 programs.
Why Do Larger Businesses Pay More?
Living Local 413 is a regional nonprofit organization committed to supporting the business community of Western Massachusetts.
Within this community, many resources cater only to the top 5-7% of businesses or focus solely on the smallest and most underserved. This leaves around 80% of businesses overlooked, with no support or engagement.
Our mission is to bridge this gap, with a special focus on helping Micro and Small businesses—the backbone of our local economy. To keep membership affordable for these businesses, we ask larger organizations to contribute a proportionally higher fee. This approach ensures all members receive exceptional value while empowering Living Local 413 to serve and uplift the entire business community.
By joining, you’re not only gaining exclusive benefits but also playing a vital role in fostering growth and collaboration in Western Massachusetts.
How Your Membership Supports Living Local 413
Your membership fees directly support initiatives that strengthen the local economy, including:
- Business accelerator programs for startups and established businesses.
- Community development projects like Living Local Villages.
- Online resources and platforms like the 413 Calendar and 413 Resources.
Together, we can create a thriving local business ecosystem in Western Massachusetts.