"A city is a network of its neighborhoods - local businesses are the heart of each one."
As a member of Vest Pocket, the best thing you can do to support Vest Pocket and grow our membership is to know what we do, what we offer members and that we are valuable to our communities because of what we bring to them.
Below are some talking points that will help us promote Vest Pocket and locally owned businesses to new members and our communities.
- The Vest Pocket Board is an outstanding and varied working board - a group of talented, passionate people that donate countless hours to helping local businesses with governmental issues and challenges.
- Vest Pocket board members mentor business owners, educate the community and build bridges.
- We fundraise and donate our time, money and services.
- Vest Pocket gave life to the Local First campaign that will continue to grow and educate the public about the importance of buying "Local First".
- Each new VP member is listed in the Vest Pocket on-line directory as well as the Local First directory with links to members web sites.
- Vest Pocket's monthly breakfast at Lamb's provides bonding, networking and guest speakers that inform members on current issues.
- Vest Pocket's quarterly socials are great fun and the perfect way to meet new members at new local businesses.
Last but not least, locally owned businesses contribute to the local economy by:
- Our buying habits - we buy from each other
- Donating and contributing to local causes and events
- Making communities safer places because we care and watch over our neighbors
- We are aware and are active environmental stewards
- We believe and participate in our local community processes by participating in community councils
- We work at making sure our businesses improve the community
Most of all, Vest Pocket members value and contribute to a local, living and sustainable economy and that is vitally important to maintaining a quality life and ensuring a better world for generations to come. Each Vest Pocket member carries the Vest Pocket mission forward in one form or another.
To further the work and reach of Vest Pocket's mission, please:
- Direct people to the Vest Pocket web site for more information and to sign up or have someone call them.
- Tell all local business owners you know to sign up for Local First too!
