“Our Member Marketplace has been an invaluable asset for our Chamber and our membership. I highly recommend it to any Chamber or Association looking to bring additional value to their memberships.”
Staten Island Chamber of Commerce
Create an Online Member Community
Unlock a vibrant member marketplace that empowers your organization to spotlight your businesses like never before. Elevate your community, amplify your impact, and deliver additional value that makes membership indispensable.
Who can benefit from a Member Marketplace?
- Chambers of Commerce
- Local Government and Economic Development Groups
- Professional Associations
- Startup Accelerator Programs
- Nonprofits and Community Organizations
- Alumni Associations
- Small Business Networks and Co-ops
- Trade Organizations
- Event and Tourism Boards
Features and Benefits
Businesses have the capability to quickly create listings of their services, products, promotions, or events and post them live to the marketplace for other members and the general public to view.
Business Posts
Each week, users on the platform receive an automated email highlighting recent additions to the marketplace from businesses, along with links to explore each post further.
Users can choose to receive all posts or customize their preferences.
Automated Emails
The map displays all members on an interactive map, which can be filtered by category, affiliation, or zoomed into a specific location.
Each icon on the map is clickable, providing information about the business and a link to their profile.
Filterable Business Map
Businesses can set up Opportunity Alerts in their business profile to include any keywords that match their specific business.
When users make a request in the system, matching businesses receive a notification and can respond via private message.
Lead Generation Notifications
The request system designed to help users connect to the right businesses to meet their needs.
Users can submit a request with details on their needs. Users can post once and receive messages from several businesses.
User Requests
Direct messaging facilitates communication between users. This can be business-to-business or business-to-consumer.
Users can send a message about a specific listing or directly from a business profile.
Direct Messaging
To ensure a cohesive and professional look that aligns with your brand identity, the marketplace is branded to your organization, featuring your colors, logos, and links to match.
With a simple and clean design, this marketplace is visually appealing, easy to navigate, and highly effective.
Your Branding
The partner dashboard provides key metrics such as the number of businesses, total posts, engagement activities, link clicks, conversations started, leads generated, and more.
These insights enable organizations to demonstrate value to their members.
Analytics & Reporting
With this filter, users can easily sort through both the member directory and business posts based on available demographics and affiliations.
These can be customized by each organization.
Affiliations & Demographic Filter
Business have to opportunity to be featured, giving them enhanced visibility and recognition on the platform.
Display a special badge on their profile and posts. Their posts are also prioritized to show highest in the full list and rotate in a sidebar section.
Upgrade Featured Businesses
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How easy is it to launch a Member Marketplace?
A: Incredibly easy. Our platform is designed for rapid deployment—most organizations are up and running within days, not weeks. We handle the setup so you can focus on growing engagement and unlocking new revenue opportunities.
Q: If I already have a business directory, why would I want a marketplace?
A: Having a business directory is a start, but most directories don’t drive real engagement—businesses get listed but don’t get seen. Local businesses need more than just a name on a page; they need visibility, connections, and opportunities to generate sales.
That’s where we come in.
Our platform transforms static directories into dynamic, interactive marketplaces, where businesses can showcase their offerings, engage with the community, and drive real commerce—all while making it easier for organizations to demonstrate value and increase member retention.
This isn’t just a directory—it’s a complete local business ecosystem. 🚀
Q: What kind of ROI can we expect?
A: Organizations using our paid plans (vs free) may likely see a 200%+ ROI—and some reach 400% or more by leveraging premium features like enhanced listings, sponsored placements, and upsells.
The best part? You don’t have to guess—try our ROI calculator to see the potential impact based on your organization’s size and engagement.
Q: How does the free program work?
A: We’ve made a free plan for organizations that want to empower their business community, but may not be ready to invest. In that case, our revenue will come from business upgrades and enhanced listings—allowing businesses to grow without an upfront cost to the community.
Free is great for trying something out, but real impact comes with our premium program. Try our ROI calculator to see the potential revenue you can earn from the marketplace, based on your organization’s size and engagement.
