Plan of Annual Sustained Giving for the OBA

Since the OBA is all-volunteer operated and has no staff, please kindly remind us what you're due when it comes to activities like the June Fling and other events.

SUSTAINING PARTNER MEMBER LEVELS
 
$2,500 Level - CROWN THE TOWN

• All regular membership benefits listed below.
• A one-year membership for the business.
• Mural sponsorship.
• Contribution to wayfinding business signage, benches, and Music on Main.
• Opportunity to present about the business at an OBA meeting.
• Lifetime June Fling banner sponsorship.
• Free June Fling booth, 10 x 20 ft.
• Listed as sponsor for all OBA events.
• Year-round banner advertisement on the OBA website.

 
$1000 Level - PAINT THE TOWN

• All regular membership benefits listed below.
• A one-year membership for the business.
• Mural co-sponsorship (half).
• Opportunity to present about the business at an OBA meeting.
• June Fling banner sponsorship.
• Free June Fling booth, 10 x 10 ft.
• Listed as sponsor for all OBA events.
• Year-round banner advertisement on the OBA website.

 
$500 Level - LIGHT THE TOWN

• All regular membership benefits listed below.
• A one-year membership for the business.
• Help purchase one box of LED lights to maintain year-round illumination.
• Opportunity to present about the business at an OBA meeting.
• June Fling banner sponsorship.
• Free June Fling booth, 10 x 10 ft.
• Listed as sponsor for one OBA event.
• Year-round banner advertisement on the OBA website.

 
$250 Level - MERRY THE TOWN

• All regular membership benefits listed below.
• A one-year membership for the business.
• June Fling banner sponsorship at half-price.
• Half-price June Fling booth.
• Discount Christmas tree sponsorship (50% off).
• Year-round banner advertisement on the OBA website.

Regular Membership Benefits

• Free or heavily discounted cooperative advertising in local media, i.e., radio, newspaper, and social media. 
• Listing in the interactive OBA Member Directory on the website.
• Referrals – OBA first refers inquiries to other OBA members.
• OBA assistance with your special events such as ribbon cuttings, business anniversaries, and open houses.
• OBA mailing list.
• Spotlight on business articles in local news outlets, as well as the OBA email blast.
• Annual awards dinner which unites businesses, organizations, and individuals for networking and recognition.
• Social networking opportunities and workshops.
• Half price booth at the June Fling event (non-transferable; must be used by OBA member).
• Speakers at General Membership Meetings to cover relevant topics of local interest.
• Events that promote tourism in Oneonta, i.e., Cruise-Ins, June Fling, Light the Town, Paint the Town Murals, Festival of Lights Christmas events, etc.
• Community service projects like clean-up, purchasing benches, downtown music, lights for perimeter of rooftops of buildings, etc.
• Window decals provided to all members which informs customers of your membership and support of the OBA.