BE SEEN. BE HEARD.

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Where local businesses get amplified visibility, practical marketing support, and a community that helps you grow — online and in person.

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Marketing support that helps local businesses grow.

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2026 Community Goal

32

Local Businesses Growing Together

1

Shared Business Community

What You Get as a Member

👁 Visibility

Get seen through intentional marketing support, spotlight features, directory placement, and community-wide visibility campaigns that amplify your reach online and in Detroit Lakes.

🤝 Connection

Build real relationships with local business owners. Our Coffee Chats, Connections Nights, and monthly gatherings create genuine conversations and a supportive community behind your business.

🔗 Cross-Promotion

Join a collective of businesses who actively promote and support one another. From shared events to member highlights and community-driven promotions, opportunities to increase your visibility happen naturally here.

📈 Growth

Access events, resources, and a marketing-powered community designed to help your business grow — locally, online, and through ongoing support throughout the year.

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YOU'RE IN THE RIGHT PLACE

Who We Are
A Big DL Business Collective is a marketing-powered membership that helps Detroit Lakes businesses get seen, stay visible, and grow with the support of a strong local community.
We believe visibility shouldn’t be confusing or expensive — and no business should have to market alone.
Our mission is simple: amplify local businesses through smart marketing, supportive relationships, and events that keep our community connected.

Who This Is For
This collective is designed for business owners who want to:
- Increase their visibility in Detroit Lakes
- Get practical marketing support that actually helps their business grow
- Build real relationships (not just swap business cards)
- Connect with other local entrepreneurs who want to see each other win
- Be part of a marketing-minded community instead of doing everything alone

If you want marketing support, real relationships, and a community that helps your business grow — you’re in the right place.

How it works

When you join - what happens next?

1 — Join the Collective

Choose your membership level and step into a marketing-powered community built to help your business get seen. Once you join, you’ll get instant access to member updates, visibility opportunities, and your personalized member spotlight.

2 — Get Plugged In

Connect with local business owners through Coffee Chats, Connections Nights, and our supportive member network. You don’t have to attend everything — simply join when you can and stay connected in the way that works for you.

3 — Get Seen & Grow

We help your business gain visibility through spotlights, promos, directory placement, social media features, and community-wide marketing campaigns. As your presence grows, so does your influence and reach in Detroit Lakes.

TESTIMONIALS

What others are saying

"I met people I've never met before! I thought I knew everyone!"

"Just one coffee, I met one person and turned them into a client! Networking works."

"This is exactly what Detroit Lakes needs!"

Membership

Basic PLAN

The Visibility Starter

$300

For businesses wanting to get seen consistently in the community.

Access to all member events
Basic listing in Big DL directory
One Featured Member Spotlight (includes a one-week paid Facebook ad run)
Included in monthly community promotion posts
Amplified mentions in Big DL video content
Share your events & promos - we boost them for you!
Whatsapp group
Listing on Big DL website & FB group