A LOCAL PRESENCE
Local Member
$29/ month
A stronger home for your local business.
- Expanded business profile
- One active special
- One profile update each month
- One seat at scheduled member gatherings
THE FIELD GUIDE BUSINESS CLUB
A place in the local conversation.
Tell your story, share something worth finding, and connect with the people building Charlottesville.
Founding membership enquiries open
LOCAL BUSINESSES. SHARED POSSIBILITIES.Built around a useful public guide, direct business links, and relationships that grow over time.
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Be discovered.
A considered profile that helps people understand your business and take the next step.
02
Share what’s new.
Specials, openings, seasonal offers, and stories with a clear place to go next.
03
Know your neighbors.
Planned owner gatherings and introductions across the local business community.
CHOOSE YOUR PLACE
Memberships with purpose.
REGULAR VISIBILITY
Featured Member
$79/ month
A regular place in the local conversation.
- Everything in Local
- Rotating sponsored category placement
- Two active specials
- One promotional post each month
- Monthly activity summary
STORY & COMMUNITY
Community Partner
$149/ month
Tell your story and bring people together.
- Everything in Featured
- One sponsored spotlight each quarter
- Priority sponsored rotation
- Two seats at scheduled member gatherings
FIRST 15 FEATURED MEMBERS
$49/month for your first three months, then $79/month. Availability and membership terms are confirmed before enrollment. No billing begins from an inquiry.
A USEFUL GUIDE FOR EVERYONE
Basic listings stay free.
Business name, description, category, and direct website link. Local relevance and clear sources guide inclusion.
A LITTLE MORE ROOM
Stories, seasons, and gatherings.
$150–$300 / campaign
Sponsored story
A written owner interview, opening announcement, or business feature.
Discuss availability$250–$500 / campaign
Seasonal guide sponsor
Support a relevant shopping, family, wellness, or celebration guide.
Discuss availability$150–$300 / campaign
Gathering sponsor
Host or support an announced networking event.
Discuss availabilityA few useful questions.
Can my business have a free listing?
Yes. Basic listings remain free and are selected for local relevance. Paid membership adds promotional services; it does not buy an editorial endorsement.
When does billing begin?
Membership enrollment is currently by inquiry. We confirm deliverables, availability, start date, cancellation terms, and pricing before any billing. No payment is collected on this website.
Are rankings or customer numbers guaranteed?
No. We offer defined placements and promotional work. Search rankings, AI mentions, attendance, and customer results are not guaranteed.
How are specials and sponsored features handled?
Business owners provide their offer terms. Specials are reviewed before publication and expire on their stated dates. Paid placements are labeled Sponsored.
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