- This is a communications platform for the Chamber of Commerce to use in educating the community on the value in buying locally and doing trade online.
- It is a communications platform for Chamber members to display information on their business that is indexed for local search results.
- It is a search engine to make it easy for the public to find what they are looking for locally.
- Buy Local Program© was formalized for Chambers of Commerce by EcTownUSA. It was originally implemented under the name of Community On Display and is now in 40 states as of this update.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:
The Buy Local Program has been recently expanded to showcase Chamber of Commerce members who either manufacture or sell items made in the United States of America (U.S.A.). If you're a member of a Chamber who's part of the Chamber Nation network, you may participate at no cost. When posting your products be sure to identify items when they are MADE IN THE USA by clicking the box "Made in the USA". 4th Quarter 2011 we will launch www.BuyUSAProgram.com to make it easier for the public to find and buy products made in the USA.
Founded as a result of work with Chambers of Commerce and Economic Development programs throughout the country.
What is it?
What does it do?
Chamber / Economic Development Department Benefits:
- Provides automation to power a Buy Local Program
- Members create local and national online display ads
- Builds significant membership value
Member Benefits:
- Able to present up to 1000 display ads online with the Buy Local Program website available through the the organization's or community website.
- Designed for professionals and service companies who don't sell online, but want to feature their services.
- Able to optimize each display advertisement to increase their popularity on Google™ and other search engines.
- Able to participate in powerful local advertising program at no additional cost to member.
- Fully integrated with PayPal® for the ultimate in simplicity and easy check out services.
Public Benefits:
- Locate vendors for products and services within their own community
- Selectively follow local businesses on twitter and be notified via cell phone about any special money saving offers
- Quickly and easily scan thousands of products and services available within their own community
Brought to you by the D. Automation Corporation in cooperation with EcTownUSA and Chamber Nation
Brought to you by the D. Automation Corporation in cooperation with EcTownUSA and Chamber Nation
