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SMALL BUSINESS. BIG IMPACT.
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small business
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uwrv.org/smallbusiness/
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AN APPROACH TO CHARITABLE GIVING DESIGNED FOR SMALL BUSINESS
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SMALL BUSINESS SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM
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GREG BROCK Firefli
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HUNTER JOHNSON Fortunato & Lucky
When you support us, we support you! Small businesses are the backbone of the Roanoke Valley. The economic landscape of our area is changing, and small business support is critical to funding programs that help communities thrive.
WORK UNITED
Small Business United is an annual sponsorship program that is both charitable and an investment in your business. When you become a member of Small Business United, you help to fund community programs, and we help you celebrate and promote your business to the community!
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Did you know
85
%
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of businesses in the Roanoke Valley employ less than 20 people?
57
Employ between 1–4 people.
THAT’S IT.
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Of that 85%,
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16
12
Employ between 5–9 people.
Employ between 10–19 people.
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Pick the sponsorship level that works best for your company. Coordinate with your United Way representative to schedule your social media promotion benefit to best serve your company. Select the payment schedule that works best for you. We offer one-time, quarterly, and monthly options.
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No campaigns, no upkeep, no hassle. Your business gains positive exposure to a wider audience of community members. You become part of a supportive network of your professional peers. Your donation is tax deductible as a business expense, removing added hassle at tax time.
ALL IN LESS THAN
30
MINUTES.
SMALL BUSINESS UNITED
INVESTMENT LEVELS
250
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CORNERSTONE • $ •
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Small Business United window cling Access to Employee Benefit Enhancement PackageSHOP UNITED Networking events and invitation to Small Business United reception
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CAPSTONE • $ • •
500
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KEYSTONE
1000
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Small Business United window cling Access to Employee Benefit Enhancement Package Networking events and invitation to Small Business United reception “Industry Pride” Small Business United window cling “Proud supporter of United Way of Roanoke Valley and Small Business United” digital file (print/web formatted) Listing on UWRV’s website Tags in social media “Small Business United” program posts
CLOSERS
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CORY LUTZ Divine Fog Realty Company
WORK UNITED
SMALL BUSINESS UNITED
CLOSERS CLUB
Giving platform option for Real Estate Sales Professionals Small Business United window cling Access to Employee Benefit Enhancement Package Networking events and invitation to Small Business United reception “Industry Pride” Small Business United window cling “Proud supporter of United Way of Roanoke Valley and Small Business United” digital file (print/web formatted) Listing on UWRV’s website Tags in social media “Small Business United” program posts One individual social media post highlighting your business Logo on our annual “Live United” t-shirt Mention in Annual Report and Book of Leaders One scholarship to “Emerging Leaders United” (young professionals organization)
When you sign on as a member of the Closers Club, you’re able to give back in a manner that aligns with your compensation and timing.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
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Pledge to donate a portion of your proceeds from each sale for 12 months. YOU determine the amount! (Ex.: 10% of each sale or $50 from each sale) Coordinate with your UWRV point of contact on how to best facilitate your Closers Club membership and giving.
Ready to make a BIG IMPACT? Visit: uwrv.org/smallbusiness/
INDUSTRY PRIDE Keystone and Capstone level members can choose their Industry Pride emblem.
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Don’t see your industry represented? We can easily create an emblem that’s appropriate for your small business!
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