Join the Village Business Association.
Everything you need to get involved.
What are the advantages of becoming a member?
Advocacy
The Village Business Association represents the economic vitality and interests in the Village of West Greenville to the City and County. Speaking for all business members with one voice strengthens our ability to seek funding and improvements in The Village.
Credibility
Village Business Association memberships bring credibility to your organization/business. Membership can enhance a positive perception among consumers and business owners when you’re identified as a member of The Village Business Association.
Knowledge
Connects each member with a community of professionals and business owners who desire to see your business grow and flourish.
Network & Collaboration
People do business with people they know. The association meetings are an opportunity to meet other business owners and leaders, and potentially grow your business or organization by cultivating and maintaining valuable relationships.
Referrals
Through our website and social media presence, we do our best to connect potential customers with association members that can provide the service or product requested. A personal referral always goes a long way!
Visibility
Being a member allows your business to be found by people looking for your goods or services, whether they are looking online or on foot. Eventually, this may range from inclusion in member directories to grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremonies with elected officials.
What are the expectations of our members?
Initial ways to contribute:
Attend association meetings
Join a committee and contribute to growing the association
Volunteer to support and execute the association events
Serve as Village Business Association ambassador
Membership Tiers
Become a member today!
These Village Business Association Membership Tiers pay homage to the historical significance of Greenville’s cotton mills and Brandon Mill’s baseball legend, Shoeless Joe Jackson, while providing businesses with opportunities to engage, grow, and succeed together within the organization.
Rookie Slugger:
1-3 employees (or) Annual Revenue: $0-$49K
Emerging artists, non-profits or interested resident, step up to the plate and start your journey with the Village Business Association as a Rookie Slugger. Just like a rookie in baseball, you'll learn the ropes and gear up for success in our economic hub.
Greenville Spinner:
4-5 employees (or) Annual Revenue: $50-$249K
Embark on your journey with the Village Business Association as a Greenville Spinner. Like the spinners of Mayberry Park, you'll learn and grow alongside neighbor entrepreneurs, laying the foundation for success in our economic hub.
Weaver Partner:
6-14 employees (or) Annual Revenue: $250-$500K
Weave your business into the fabric of our community as a Weaver Partner. Your commitment helps strengthen the economic threads that bind us together, positioning us as a resilient and interconnected hub for success.
Mill Innovator:
15-25 employees (or) Annual Revenue: $501-$999K
Embrace innovation and craftsmanship as a Mill Innovator. Your investment fuels the machinery of progress, driving forward-thinking initiatives that propel our community's economic growth and prosperity.
Home Run Hitter:
25+ employees (or) Annual Revenue: $1M +
Knock it out of the park as a Home Run Hitter. Your substantial commitment ensures that our economic hub thrives for generations to come, leaving an enduring mark on our community.
Affiliate Member:
Any person or business that would like to attend the Village Business Association meeting and support the growth of the Village of West Greenville. This affiliate membership does not have voting privileges at meetings.
Resident Member (non-business owner): FREE
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Village Business Association Committees
Once you are a member, get involved by joining a Committee! Below are the four Committees that will be broken down into smaller sub-committees. Joining a committee ensures you have a voice and that you can make a difference by applying your strengths and passions to the Village’s success.
Promotion Committee
Responsible for marketing The Village Business Association. This committee is responsible for creating networking opportunities, organizing events and public relations, posting on social media, and creating and managing The Village website. Creating and overseeing the overall brand of The Village including signage, wayfinding, and marketing and membership materials. It may become necessary for any and all committees to have a point of contact added to the promotion committee when the situation arises. (Membership Committee will be involved in creation and approval of the membership benefits along with Promotion Committee).
City & County Relations Committee
Responsible for documenting the concerns of The Village and making the city and/or county aware of issues, including but not limited to traffic and safety. This committee will follow up on any tasks that the city or county has agreed to look into, or have stated they are scheduling work to be done. This Committee will continue to stay in touch/network with City, County, SCDOT, Sheriff’s and Fire Departments, asking if there are any possible developments The Village needs to be aware of. If news is confirmed, the Village asks that the developer, City/County traffic engineers, or economic development present possible plans to The Village Business Association.
Public Art & Beautification Committee
Responsible for organizing and assisting in executing any beautification projects that The Village board and Membership approve. The Village ideas on public art will be overseen by this committee and communicated to the board, and to the city or county if necessary. Collaborating and identifying where public art should be placed. Communicate with the city staff liaisons in regards to art maintenance, plant maintenance, watering, and communicate any issues that may arise.
Membership Committee
The connector of the Association. Membership Committee will be involved with promotion committee to create the membership benefits as well as continue to review the benefits for changes and/or additional benefits. Membership Committee is responsible for recruitment and retention of members, welcoming them to The Village, providing materials about the Village Business Association, and its community of businesses who work together for a thriving business district. The Committee tasks include membership sales, list of current members, list of possible members, communicating Village business/benefits to members and non-members (when necessary), and confirming the new member is placed on the website. The Membership Committee should also be an educational resource for businesses, an outlet that shows support and direction on navigating the community and doing business here.