We would like to encourage and welcome any business or individual interested in becoming involved in our activities and in our community to stop by the Vinton Unlimited office located in the City Hall Building at 110 W. 3rd Street or call 319 472-3955.
Membership Comparison
| Gold | Silver | Bronze | Partner | Non-Profit | Independent Vendor | Friends | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10 Value Dollars | |||||||
| VU Committee Eligibility | |||||||
| VU Window Cling or Magnet | |||||||
| Annual Membership Picnic Invitation | |||||||
| Ambassador Group Eligibility | |||||||
| VU Website Member Listing |
Standard contact info |
Standard contact info |
Standard contact info |
Standard contact info |
Standard contact info |
Standard contact info |
Name Only |
| Business & Community Referrals | |||||||
| Tax Deductible Dues | |||||||
| Boom-Fest Vendor Discount | |||||||
| "Shop Local Punch Card" Eligibility | |||||||
| Ability to Accept Vinton Value Dollars | |||||||
| Social Media Exposure | |||||||
| Send Local Member Announcements | |||||||
| List Events & Promotions on VU Site | |||||||
| Welcome Bag Eligibility | |||||||
| Co-Op Advertising Eligible | |||||||
| Help with Content Creation | |||||||
| $125 Filmography Credit | |||||||
| Reduced Bulk Mailing Service Rate | |||||||
| Job Openings in VU Communications | |||||||
| $20 Value of FB Boost | |||||||
| Business Listed on front page of VU website | |||||||
| # of Golf Tournament Participants |
four |
two |
one |
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| Business Named in VU Communications | |||||||
| Local Advertising Credit |
$100 |
$50 |
Benefit Descriptions
Friend of VU
Family & Individual Membership
$10 Value Dollars
VU Committee Eligibility — Opportunity to serve on Vinton Unlimited committees - Committees include: Boomtown; Business Promotions; Community Affairs; Industrial & Business Development; Membership; and Destination Vinton/Tourism
VU Window Cling or Magnet
Annual Membership Picnic Invitation — Invitation to Annual Membership Picnic - Annual picnic hosted by VU for their membership.
Ambassador Group Eligibility — Opportunity to be part of an Ambassador group - Represent VU at events (i.e.: ribbon cuttings)
VU Website Member Listing - Name Only — Listed on website as a member & supporter of Vinton
Independent Vendor
Temporary or Seasonal Merchants; In- Home Direct Sales
All Friends benefits PLUS
VU Website Member Listing - Standard — Business profile on VU Website with hot link.
Business & Community Referrals — Business & community referrals from Vinton Unlimited and guidance on available commercial space
Tax Deductible Dues (as a business expense)
Boom-Fest Vendor Discount ($10-20 value)
"Shop Local Punch Card" Eligibility — Opportunity to participate with the "shop local punch card" incentive which includes multi-sponsored advertisements
Ability to Accept Vinton Value Dollars
Social Media Exposure
Send Local Member Announcements — SEND local member generated emails & texts of events, specials, announcements (150+ recipients)
List Events & Promotions on VU Site — Opportunity to list business events & promotions on VU website
Welcome Bag Eligibility — Provide promotional material in Welcome Bags
Co-Op Advertising Eligible — Opportunity to participate in co-op advertising in which VU will assist with partial payment.
Non-Profit
Non-Profit Organizations 501(C)
All Friends and Independent Vendor benefits PLUS
Help with Content Creation (Limitations apply)
Partner
Standard Business Level
All Friends - Non-Profit benefits PLUS
$125 Filmography Credit — $125 towards any type of business promotion filming created by filmographer Noah Lindauer one every five years.
Reduced Bulk Mailing Service Rate (Over $235 value)
Job Openings in VU Communications — Opportunity to list job openings within your business on Vinton Unlimited emails, social media, and website
Bronze
All Friends - Partner benefits PLUS
Golf Tournament Participant — One registrant participation in Annual Golf Tournament ($30)
$20 value of FB boost
Business Listed on front page of VU website
Silver
All Friends - Bronze benefits PLUS
Golf Tournament Participants — One ADDITIONAL registrant participation in Annual Golf Tournament ($25)
Business Named in VU Communications — Listing on all Constant Contact emails as well as in any special print advertising as a Silver Level Sponsor (average 175+ email recipients)
$50 towards local advertising
Gold
All Friends - Silver benefits (unless noted) PLUS
Golf Tournament Participants — Two ADDITIONAL registrant participations in Annual Golf Tournament ($60 value) (total of 4)
$100 towards local advertising
Business Named in VU Communications — Highlighted on all Constant Contact emails as well as in any special print advertising as a Gold Level Sponsor (average 175+ email recipients) (replaces Silver Level)