Business Benefits & Features
Rewards Program
The Keep It Local card is the heart of our rewards program. For $15, customers can purchase a card that's valid for the entire calendar year and gives them access to discounts and special offers at participating businesses.
As a participating business, you're in control of the reward you offer cardholders, and you can change that offer whenever you'd like.
Membership also gives you the opportunity to purchase and sell Keep It Local cards, creating another way to connect with and support local-minded customers.
2026 Keep It Local card. Designed by the Holey Kids
Get Discovered
From the online business directory, to the app, to social media engagement, you’ll put your business in all the right places to get discovered.
Keep It Local App
@KEEPITLOCALOK
Business Membership Includes
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• Business Photos in Header Slideshow
• Contact Info - Address, Phone, Website with Link
• Hours of Operation
• Business Description
• Downloadable Menu in Online Listing
• Social Media Links
• Map View
• Listing In Up to Three Applicable Business CategoriesSee Example: Cheever’s Cafe
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Offer Strategic Reward(s) to Keep It Local Card Holders
Attract new customers and retain loyal ones with your choice of rewards. You have complete control of the reward(s) you offer and can update them anytime at no extra cost.
Buy and Sell Keep It Local Cards
Purchase the cards at a wholesale price of $7.50 each and resell them for $15, earning a profit of $7.50 per card. Sell just two cards a week and your membership will more than pay for itself. Any cards you sell beyond that point is extra income in your pocket!Signage
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SOCIAL MEDIA PROMOTION
New Partner Introduction (included)
Receive a dedicated introduction of your business with up to 10 photos, shared to our current social media accounts. (83.4k Combined Followers as of March 2024) Example: Anthem Brewing
Dedicated Feature (included)
One guaranteed post, in addition to your new business introduction, shared to our current social media accounts. Example: Jenkins & Co.
Contests And Giveaways (included)
Access to participate in contests or giveaways with Keep It LocalLocal Content (included)
Our social media accounts are devoted to sharing the high-priority content of our partnering businesses. Content like events, big announcements, articles, podcast appearances etc.
EMAIL NEWSLETTER
New Partner Introduction (included)
Your business will be introduced with other newly joined businesses in our monthly “In Case You Missed It” email newsletter. Example: ICYMI Email
ADDITIONAL ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIESEmail Advertising
Your membership includes access to purchase additional advertising in weekly emails.Advertising & Marketing Materials Access to purchase spots in future Keep It Local advertising and marketing materials.
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Certified Keep It Local Window Sticker
Receive a “Proud Member of Keep It Local” static window cling to place on your door or in your front window, letting customers know that your business is certified local and that you participate in the Keep It Local program.
Digital Logos & Promotional Graphics
You’ll have access to digital Keep It Local logos and Buy Local promotional graphics for use on your website, in social media, and advertising. -
Receive our email newsletter written exclusively for participating business owners. Stay updated on all things related to your Keep It Local membership, including new features to the website and app, membership tips, new product and service updates, and helpful small business insights.
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We offer in-house services like photography, video production, graphic design, website design, and social media management at a discounted rate for our partner businesses.
A Keep It Local business membership is an investment of just $50/month or $500/year. Both payment options require a 12-month commitment. Monthly plans will automatically renew after 12 months, followed by a month-to-month agreement.
Frequently Asked Questions
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To participate in the Keep It Local network, your business must be Independent and Locally Owned.
INDEPENDENT means the owner or owners have full decision-making authority over the Business, and that the majority of Business outlets are located in Oklahoma. The business pays all of it's own rent, marketing expenses and other expenses (without assistance from a corporate headquarters or national cooperative program).
LOCALLY OWNED means the Business is privately held and the owner or the majority of the owners are Oklahoma residents. This includes employee- and cooperatively owned businesses, as well as nonprofits, but not government units. The Business must be registered in the state of Oklahoma with no corporate headquarters outside of the state.
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A membership investment of just $50/month or $500/year. Both options require a 12-month commitment. Monthly plans will automatically renew after 12 months, followed by a month-to-month agreement.
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No need to wait until January 1st to join, your 12-month membership will start from the date you sign up.
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You do not have to sell the cards to participate, but it can be a great way to generate additional revenue and attract new customers.
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• You can purchase the cards at the wholesale price of $7.50 each
• Sell the cards for the retail price of $15 each
•There are no minimum card order amounts to meet.
• We offer free delivery of your card order (normally within one to two business days)
• Any cards you have leftover at the end of the year can be exchanged for the new year’s cards for free
Tip: Sell just two cards a week and your membership will more than pay for itself. Any cards you sell beyond that point is extra income in your pocket!