APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP

The Collective is a community for entrepreneurs to connect and support one another. While we offer resources to help you grow your business, our most valuable resource is our members.

When you're a member of The Collective, you're a part of a community.

You'll connect with other small business owners, share ideas, build relationships and get support from your peers. The Collective was created for entrepreneurs by entrepreneurs, so you'll be in good company knowing that we're all in this together.

Membership Terms & Conditions

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Name

First Name

Last Name

Preferred Pronouns

She/Her

He/Him

They/Them

She/Them

He/Them

Prefer not to answer

My pronouns are not listed

Business Name

Phone

(###)

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Business Address

If you do not have a brick & mortar or physical business address, enter the city or town your business operates out of.

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

What type of address is this?

If your address is a home address, we will NOT list it on our website. only the city and state will be listed

Year your business was founded

Website Link

Enter full, clickable link

http://

Instagram Link

Enter full, clickable link

http://

Facebook Link

Enter full, clickable link

http://

One concise sentence summing up what your business does.

Example: "The Beauty Bar offers natural, plant-based skincare products handcrafted in small batches in Indiana."

Is your business a 501c3 nonprofit organization?

Members running a nonprofit organization will receive a discount off their annual membership fee with submission of their 501c3 certificate. * Single Membership = 20% discount * Team or Organizational Membership = 10% discount NOTE- You must email your 501c3 certificate to member@thecollectivein.com in order to receive a discount.

What are your strengths as a business owner?

Feel free to share any successes you've celebrated recently.

What are your challenges as a business owner?

Feel free to share any struggles you've faced recently.

Why would you like to join The Collective?

What do you hope to gain from being in The Collective?

What type of membership are you applying for?

Team and Organizational Memberships are for businesses who have two or more owners, employees, managers, etc. who'd like to join The Collective. It is not a requirement that everyone is a member, but only members will receive perks of membership (ie- admission to member-only workshops, meetups, features, etc.). A single membership cannot be swapped between multiple people (ie- if the member can't make an event, a co-owner cannot step in if they are not a member). Basically, if someone wants to be involved, they need to be a member. More info about each can be found at www.thecollectivein.com/join. If you have questions about team or organizational memberships, please email us at member@thecollectivein.com, we are happy to help.

If you are applying for Team or Organizational Membership, please list the additional applicant's name and email.

Would you like to add on any promotional packages?

Standard Add On | $149 ($450+ retail value): - 1 hour consult from our team on topic of choice (more info at www.thecollectivein.com/services) - Professional photoshoot with photo package including up to 20 images - Complementary interview with TC to be shared with our followers along with image(s) from the shoot (optional, must request at time of booking) - 20% off additional consulting services (unlimited annual usage) Premium Add On | $299 ($850+ retail value) - 2 hour consult from our team on topic(s) of choice (more info at www.thecollectivein.com/services) - Professional photoshoot with photo package including up to 20 images - Professional video shoot including either a promotional video (up to 60 seconds) OR an interview video (up to 5 minutes) - Complementary interview with TC to be shared with our followers along with image(s) from the shoot (optional, must request at time of booking) - 25% off additional consulting services (unlimited annual usage) ***IMPORTANT*** - Photo & video shoots must be shot at same time - On location shoots may incur a travel fee if outside a 20 minute radius of Valparaiso (estimate to be given at time of booking) More details can be found at www.thecollectivein.com/join

The following will be used in your member bio on our website if you are selected as a member.

Short bio about yourself

Please limit to no more than two paragraphs. Long answers may be edited down.

Favorite pastime or hobby

Party trick, useless talent or fun fact

Terms & Conditions

I understand the following:

1. Members are responsible to submit requests for all promotional benefits they would like to use 2. Membership benefits and add ons must be used within one year, and do not “roll over” to the next membership period 3. Being a Member does NOT guarantee accepted as a vendor to our events (including but not limited to The Collective Artisan Market and Farmed & Forged), and members do NOT receive a discount on their vendor booth space 4. Members are NOT guaranteed business from The Collective and/or it's members 5. Nonprofit Members are NOT guaranteed to be selected as a nonprofit beneficiary for our events 6. I understand Membership Fees are NOT refundable for any reason 7. By submitting this application I agree to The Collective's Membership Terms (linked above)