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Join Rusk Area Merchants

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 Become A Member 

Built for real businesses. Open to community supporters.

Rusk Area Merchants exists to support legitimate, locally operating businesses — while welcoming individuals who believe in supporting local commerce.
This structure ensures strong leadership by business owners, while allowing community participation without compromising the organization’s purpose.

         Why Join Rusk Area Merchants?

Why join

Members enjoy:
✔ Promotion and visibility for businesses
✔ Networking and collaboration
✔ Community campaigns and events
✔ A stronger local economy
✔ Pride in strengthening Rusk

Whether you operate a business or simply believe in supporting local — there is a place for you here.

 

What We Ask of Members

All members are expected to:
  • Conduct themselves professionally
  • Respect the mission of Rusk Area Merchants
  • Support cooperation over competition
  • Act with integrity and fairness

Business Members also agree to:
  • Maintain valid business standing
  • Represent commerce responsibly
  • Participate in good faith governance

Membership Applications & Agreement

PDF
Choose from Basic, Enhanced, Premium,
Individual or Non-Profit Memberships

 

Rusk Area Merchants
Membership Tiers


1. Basic Membership
    Price: $100 per year ($25/quarter)

Benefits:
    • Inclusion in the Rusk Area Merchants
      directory
    • Access to monthly networking events
    • Basic promotion on social media

2. Enhanced Membership
    Price: $250 per year ($62.50/quarter)

Benefits:
    • All Basic Membership benefits
    • Featured spot in the Rusk Area Merchants
      directory
    • Enhanced promotion on social media with
       dedicated posts
    • Discounted rates for event  booths and
       sponsorship opportunities

3. Premium Membership
    Price: $500 per year ($125/quarter)

Benefits:
    • All Enhanced Membership benefits
    • Premium placement in the directory
    • Exclusive advertising opportunities on Rusk
      Area Merchants platforms Priority access to
      sponsorships and premium event spaces
    • Complimentary tickets to special events and
      workshops


Individual Membership: $40
Non-Profit Membership: $60

Download "Rusk_Area_Merchants_Complete_Membership_Packet.pdf"