Membership
You Already Belong Here
Baltimore Avenue has always been more than a place to do business. Our retailers and home-based owners are a part of something larger than their own four walls. We’re a corridor with a pulse shaped by the people who show up, stay, and invest in what makes this stretch of Southwest Philly unlike anywhere else.
Membership is how we do it together.
2026 MEMBERSHIP FEATURES INCLUDE
Visibility & Promotion
- 20% Discount on Advertising and Sponsorship Opportunities: option to participate in advertising and sponsorship opportunities, such as sponsored articles in BABA’s online publication.
- Website and Directory Listings: inclusion in an online directory on BABA’s website, to increase member visibility.
- Social Media Features: promotion via BABA’s social media channels, especially for events, sales, or new business openings.
- Online Publication: inclusion in BABA’s digital magazine focused on small businesses and culture on and around Baltimore Ave.
Knowledge & Resources
- Market Research: access to market research, such as local consumer trends, demographic information, and other insights that can guide business strategies.
- Workshops and Seminars: Provide training on topics like digital marketing, e-commerce, financial management, and business strategy.
- Guest Speakers: Bring in industry experts to deliver talks on small-business growth, customer retention, and emerging market trends.
Community & Connection
- Events and Meetups: invitations to regular networking events, such as breakfast meetings, mixers, or lunch-and-learns, to foster relationship-building and knowledge sharing.
- Online Forums or Groups: access to online networking spaces (like social media groups) for members to share ideas, ask questions, and collaborate.
Collaborative Opportunities
- Joint Advertising Campaigns: Run collaborative advertising efforts across print, radio, and online channels to showcase the association and its members.
- Collaborative Marketing: Create partnerships for cross-promotions among members, especially for seasonal events, festivals, or shopping weekends.
- Fundraising Activations
Qualification:
Must be a registered small business owner operating within the BABA Services Area (see map).
Lorem ipsum
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.
