COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

Together, We Build Stronger Communities.

A Community Partnership is more than marketing. It’s an investment in your business and in the communities we serve. As a partner, you’ll gain meaningful visibility while helping us tell local stories, celebrate local businesses, and strengthen communities across Montana.

 

Choose the Community Partnership that best fits your business goals. Every partnership helps strengthen local businesses and supports authentic community storytelling across Montana.

 

Community Partner

99 $ / month
  • BUILD YOUR LOCAL PRESENCE
  • 📇 Professional Business Profile
  • 📱 Stay Visible Year-Round
  • 📅 Event Promotion
  • ☕ Build Local Relationships
  • 🏅 Community Partner Badge
  • 💙 Preferred Community Partner Pricing
⭐ Best Value

Community Builder

149 $ / Month
  • GROW YOUR REACH
  • Everything in Community Partner, PLUS:
  • ⭐ Featured Business Profile
  • 📰 Annual Featured Business Story
  • 🌟 Priority Social Media Features
  • 📅 Priority Event Promotion
  • ⚡ Priority Editorial Consideration

Community Leader

199 $ / Month
  • LEAD YOUR COMMUNITY
  • Everything in Community Builder, PLUS:
  • 🎥 Annual Featured Video Interview
  • 🏠 Homepage Recognition
  • 🤝 Community Growth Strategy Session
  • 🌄 First Consideration for Special Community Initiatives

Compare Community Partnerships

Find the partnership that’s right for your business. Compare features to see which partnership best fits your goals.

 

👀 Increase Visibility

Included Features

Partner

Builder

Leader

Professional Business Profile

Stay Visible Year-Round

Event Promotion

Featured Business Profile

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Priority Social Media Features

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Home Page Recognition

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📖 Tell Your Story

Included Features

Partner

Builder

Leader

Annual Featured Business Story

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Annual Featured Video Interview

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🤝 Build Relationships

Included Features

Partner

Builder

Leader

Build Local Relationships

Community Growth Strategy Session

❤️ Strengthen Communities

Included Features

Partner

Builder

Leader

Community Partner Badge

Preferred Community Partner Pricing

First Consideration For Special Community Initiatives

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Your questions answered

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions? Here are answers to some of the questions we hear most often about becoming a Community Partner.

 

After joining, we’ll welcome you to the We Are Local Network and begin setting up your Business Profile. We’ll also contact you to gather information, discuss your goals, and schedule any included services, such as your Featured Business Story or Annual Video Interview (if included with your partnership).

 

Most Business Profiles are published within 7–14 days after we receive your completed information

 

Absolutely. You can upgrade your partnership at any time, and your additional benefits will begin as soon as your new partnership becomes active.

 

Yes. Community Partnerships are billed monthly, giving you the flexibility to grow with us while remaining part of the We Are Local Network.

 

Absolutely. Nonprofit organizations play an important role in strengthening our communities and are welcome to become Community Partners.

 

Yes. Locally owned franchise businesses are welcome to participate as Community Partners.

 

Yes. Community Partners receive preferred pricing on additional storytelling, photography, video production, event coverage, and other visibility services.


 

Simply reach out to us by email or through your Community Partner contact. We’ll work with you to help share your event, milestone, or announcement with the community.

 

Because We Are Local is more than advertising. We focus on building long-term visibility through storytelling, relationship building, and community engagement. Our goal isn’t just to promote your business—it’s to help your business become a recognized and trusted part of the community.

 

Ready to Join the We Are Local Network?

Join a growing network of businesses committed to increasing visibility, building meaningful relationships, and strengthening the communities we proudly serve.

Whether you’re just getting started or have been serving Montana for decades, we’d love to help tell your story.

 

When local businesses thrive, communities flourish.

A Message From Our Founder

When I started We Are Local, my goal wasn't to create another advertising company or another business directory...

It was to create something I believed our communities needed—a place where local businesses could be discovered, relationships could grow, and people could connect with the businesses that make Montana special.

Over the years, I've had the privilege of meeting hundreds of business owners. I've seen their passion, their perseverance, and the sacrifices they make every day to serve their customers and strengthen our communities.

Too often, those stories go untold.

That's why We Are Local exists.

We believe every business has a story worth sharing.

We believe relationships are more valuable than transactions.

And we believe that when local businesses thrive, communities flourish.

Thank you for considering becoming part of the We Are Local Network. It would be an honor to tell your story, celebrate your successes, and help you become even more connected to the community you serve.

I look forward to building something meaningful together.

— Jayson Olthoff
Founder, We Are Local

When businesses thrive, communities flourish.

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