Are you a local business?
. . . and you desire to be easily discovered and locally preferred?
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"Companies desire to be easily discovered, top rated, and locally preferred, while local residents simply want to find preferred companies who will serve them well."
we help local businesses get noticed
Preferred Local Business Program
Awareness
Amplification
Accessibility
Growth
BELOCAL DOES WHAT BUSINESSES CAN NOT DO THEMSELVES
CREATE AWARENESS
Be the first and favorite that new movers and local residents know to call
BE AMPLIFIED +
Build a locally preferred reputation without promoting yourself
REMAIN ACCESSIBILE +
Become easily found and consistently referred for years to come
= FUTURE GROWTH
Know where your clients will come from in the future
Hear what other local business owners are saying.
AWARENESS
Be the first and favorite that new movers and local residents know to call
AMPLIFICATION
Build a great locally preferred reputation in the community
ASSESSIBILITY
Become easily found and consistently referred for years to come
Don't Take Our Word for it!
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A Little about oUR DIRECTOR
Meet Kina Dutro, the owner and publisher of BeLocal Kingsport & Bristol, a vibrant print and digital magazine dedicated to connecting new residents with everything local in their new town. BeLocal Kingsport & Bristol serves as a trusted resource in the Tri-Cities and SW Virginia to provide recommendations from locals to help newcomers settle seamlessly into their surroundings.
Kina’s passion lies in showcasing the best of the local community, including exceptional local businesses. Through BeLocal Kingsport & Bristol she aims to foster meaningful connections between new residents and thriving local businesses, empowering them to discover and support the gems of their new town.
Don’t miss the opportunity to introduce these new movers to your business. Contact Belocal today to learn how to qualify!
Frequently Asked Questions
by Local Businesses and Organizations
How long does it take for local advertising to work?
Although it takes time for people to trust and choose a business, Belocal begins at the top of the funnel and provides multiple opportunities for a business brand to be conveyed to new and long term local residents in a relational, rather than transactional manner. We do this through a multi-platform strategy that increases accessibility through print, social, and web.
Who receives the Belocal Printed Area Guide?
The Belocal Magazine is mailed to new homeowners every month to help these new families get established in their new community and help them discover local favorites and preferred local businesses. We also introduce them to our social pages to continue building upon their local connections.
How can I increase local engagement on social media?
Partners share Belocal posts on their pages and groups, boosting their brand's local authority through others' opinions. They highlight useful tips from our preferred partners, avoiding self-promotion and letting the community speak for their credibility.
How can I get more connected in the community?
A business's reputation depends on caring for the community it serves. Keep seeking chances to give back, volunteer, or donate to show that you and your business care about what your customers care about, inspiring others to "pay it forward."
How can I nominate a business to become a Locally Preferred?
Refer a local business to this form to start the qualification process and receive a referral bonus if they become a Belocal Preferred Local Partner.
BeLocal helps the latest homebuyers make a “smooth landing” in their new hometown.
Belocal shares local tips on what to do, where to go, and which preferred companies to turn to, in several important ways.
Don’t miss the opportunity to introduce your business to these new movers and current residents.
MOVING IS HARD!