Participate. Connect. Contribute.
Your membership is more than a listing in a directory.
Think Local First is built around connection, collaboration and participation.
Our members are local businesses and organizations that believe a stronger local community is built by supporting one another. Throughout the year, we create opportunities for members to meet, learn, collaborate, contribute and get involved.
Your membership opens the door. What you do with it is up to you.
Connect
Meet the people behind Greater Victoria’s local businesses and organizations.
Member opportunities include:
- Networking events and socials
- President’s Breakfasts
- Book Club in the Pub
- Seat at the Table
- Educational programs and workshops
- Member gatherings and special events
- Introductions and opportunities to connect with other members
Sometimes there is an agenda. Sometimes the purpose is simply to get people together.
Both matter.
Get Involved
Want to do more?
Members can contribute to the Think Local First community in many different ways:
- Host or co-host an event
- Join a committee
- Volunteer
- Write an article or contribute expertise
- Participate in member initiatives
- Share ideas for future programs
- Consider serving on the Board of Directors
You don’t need to do everything. Find the opportunities that make sense for you.
Participate in Our Campaigns
Think Local First runs community-wide campaigns designed to keep the importance of choosing local visible.
Our signature campaigns include:
Local Strong. Canada Strong.
Love Local Week
Think Local First Week
Member participation may include sharing campaign materials, displaying signage, participating in promotions, contributing content or becoming part of collaborative initiatives.
Some additional paid promotional opportunities may also be available through individual campaigns.
Host a Think Local First Event
Bring the TLF community to you.
Hosting an event gives members an opportunity to welcome fellow members into their business or organization, showcase what they do and help build stronger relationships across our local community.
Hosting opportunities vary throughout the year and may include networking events, educational sessions, socials and other TLF gatherings.
Member rates apply to eligible hosting opportunities.
Share Your Expertise
Our members know a lot.
We want to share that knowledge.
Members may have opportunities to contribute articles, educational content, presentations, ideas and expertise that are relevant to Greater Victoria’s local business and community landscape.
Want More Visibility?
Participation and promotion aren’t the same thing.
If your goal is specifically to increase the visibility of your business or organization, explore our collaborative advertising, media and promotional opportunities.
EXPLORE ADVERTISING & PROMOTION
Make Your Membership Your Own
There isn’t one right way to participate in Think Local First.
Come to an event. Meet another member. Host something. Share an idea. Join a campaign. Volunteer.
Get involved in the ways that matter to you.
Join Think Local First Today
Together, we’re building a stronger, more resilient Greater Victoria by supporting the businesses and organizations that make our community unique.
Whether you’re a new entrepreneur, an established business or a local organization that believes in the power of community, we’d love to welcome you.
