UWRV Small Business United

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AN APPROACH TO CHARITABLE GIVING DESIGNED FOR SMALL BUSINESS

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SMALL BUSINESS SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM

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When you support us, we support you!

Small businesses are the backbone of the Roanoke Valley. The economic landscape of our area is changing, and small business support is critical to funding programs that help communities thrive.

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Small Business United is an annual sponsorship program that is both charitable and an investment in your business. When you become a member of Small Business United, you help to fund community programs, and we help you celebrate and promote your business to the community!

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Did you know

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of businesses in the Roanoke Valley employ less than 20 people?

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Employ between 1–4 people.

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Employ between 10–19 people.

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Pick the sponsorship level that works best for your company.

Coordinate with your United Way representative to schedule your social media promotion benefit to best serve your company.

Select the payment schedule that works best for you. We offer one-time, quarterly, and monthly options.

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No campaigns, no upkeep, no hassle.

Your business gains positive exposure to a wider audience of community members. You become part of a supportive network of your professional peers.

Your donation is tax deductible as a business expense, removing added hassle at tax time.

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INVESTMENT LEVELS

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When you sign on as a member of the Closers Club, you’re able to give back in a manner that aligns with your compensation and timing.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

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Pledge to donate a portion of your proceeds from each sale for 12 months.

YOU determine the amount! (Ex.: 10% of each sale or $50 from each sale) Coordinate with your UWRV point of contact on how to best facilitate your Closers Club membership and giving.

Ready to make a BIG IMPACT? Visit: uwrv.org/smallbusiness/

INDUSTRY PRIDE Keystone and Capstone level members can choose their Industry Pride emblem.

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Don’t see your industry represented? We can easily create an emblem that’s appropriate for your small business!

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