BIBA Membership Information

Membership Criteria:

In order to be considered for Business Membership in BIBA, your business must fall within the following criteria:

  • Independent ownership (privately held, not publicly traded)
  • An independent business owned and operated in greater Belknap Area of NH. The greater Belknap Area is defined by the following towns (including but not limited to) Laconia, Gilford, Belmont, Meredith, Tilton, and Sanbornton.
  • Owner must reside within 30 miles of the registered BIBA headquarters.
  • Businesses are limited to a maximum of six (6) locations. Exceptions will be reviewed on a case by case basis by the membership committee.
  • Owner must have full decision-making power for business.
  • Membership acceptance must receive full approval of BIBA board.
  • Membership dues paid in full.

 

To become a member, please click here to display the membership form. 
Print and mail the completed form along with your membership dues to:

BIBA
P.O. Box 1644

Laconia, NH  03247

 

Business Membership Will Include:

The minimum membership contribution is $100 (good for 12 months). As a Business member, you will receive a storefront logo, posters, other printed materials (including brochures and directories) and, if you wish, information by email about upcoming events and programs sponsored by Belknap Independent Business Alliance (BIBA), as well as related events. Business Members will be acknowledged in our web site directory as well as in our printed membership directory, receive all emailings of newsletters, cooperative advertising possibilities, collaboration among local businesses and networking opportunities with other BIBA members. Can be active in any of the committees, membership meetings, or hold a position on the board.

 

Once your membership has been accepted, please take some time to complete our online membership profile. The profile allows you the opportunity to share who you are and what you and your business do. Information gathered from the profile will be used on the website and in advertising to educate the public about B.I.B.A. and its members.

 

Other Membership Packages:

Individual Friends of BIBA Membership: $25 per year or $250 Lifetime

Individuals in the community that would like to do their part to support local businesses can become a member of BIBA. Friends will be acknowledged on the BIBA website, receive regular newsletter emailings, and be given a membership directory. Can participate in committees and programs, as a no-voting attendee at membership meetings, and is not allowed be a part of the Board.

 

Associate Friends of BIBA Membership: $100 per year

Associate memberships are open to non-profits, other local organizations, and other privately held entities that are interested in supporting the mission and goals of BIBA. Associates may be acknowledged on the BIBA web site, receive regular newsletter emailings, and be given a membership directory. Can participate in committees and programs, as a no-voting attendee at membership meetings, and is not allowed be a part of the Board.

 

Business Sponsorship only: $500+ per year

Business affiliates, who are passionate about the organization and interested in supporting the mission and goals, may choose to sponsor BIBA. By contributing $500 or more yearly, these businesses help provide BIBA with the means to more expeditiously accomplish our goals.

 

Please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions or comments you may have regarding BIBA memberships. We're always happy to answer your questions!