Roanoke's Premier Business
Networking Group

We are a dynamic group of business professionals who are committed to Personal and Professional Integrity and Growth! As Business Alliance Members, we strive to help other like-minded Community Business Leaders and Owners prosper.

We are a new kind of Networking Group, in addition to our regular weekly meetings and social gatherings we put the power of the internet and social media behind what we do! We support our members through a dedicated portal on "Start A Network" a newly designed state-of-the-art business networking platform to increase their exposure, communication capabilities, and to help market their products and services via the internet and social media. Spouses are not only invited to attend our social gatherings; they are highly encouraged to attend. Additionally, we make an effort to give back and make an impact through our non-profit organization. We don’t take advantage of our member’s time and burden them down with administrative positions and duties. Although we covet membership participation, and ideas to help grow our alliance, we understand members participate to build business relationships and close friendships not to add another weekly task to their agenda. Although we may ask for volunteers to head up a social gathering etc., we won't weigh members down or obligate them to regular weekly tasks unless it is a part of their specific membership agreement.

All RTBA members are exclusive by Profession and Industry except for the Entertainment and Hospitality industries, because we feel each establishment has unique characteristics and there is no need for exclusivity. In other words, we could have numerous sales professionals from different industries or Categories. For example, we could have a roofer that sells roofs, a residential real estate professional that sell homes, and a commercial real estate sales professional that sells commercial property. All do sales but all would occupy a different position within the network.

If we don't have a member for a specific profession, an advertiser can purchase an ad for that position. Advertisers are not exclusive so in the event an additional advertiser wants to purchase an ad, they are welcome to purchase an ad for the same position. However, there are ads in which only members can advertise. For example, only members can market

themselves in the Membership Directory or be a Featured Member. Once there is an advertiser(s) for a specific position and someone wishes to become a member for that position they still can. However, as long as there is a paid advertiser, the new member will be an exclusive in-person member but will have another advertiser(s) for areas we also sell to non-members.

All RTBA members are exclusive by Profession and Industry except for the Entertainment and Hospitality industries, because we feel each establishment has unique characteristics and there is no need for exclusivity. At the same time, we could have numerous sales professionals from different industries or Categories. For example, we could have a roofer that sells roofs, a residential real estate professional that sell homes, and a commercial real estate sales professional that sells commercial property. All do sales but all would occupy a different position within the network.

If we don't have a member for a specific profession, an advertiser can purchase an ad for that position. Advertisers are not exclusive so in the event an additional advertiser wants to purchase an ad, they are welcome to purchase an ad for the same position. However, there are ads in which only members can advertise. For example, only members can market

themselves in the Membership Directory or be a Featured Member. Once there is an advertiser(s) for a specific position and someone wishes to become a member for that position, they still can. However, as long as there is a paid advertiser, the new member will be an exclusive in-person member but would have other advertiser(s) for at least one of the areas we also sell to non-members.

Lead sharing is a natural byproduct of becoming a close group that cares about the success of our fellow members. Leads that pass between members of the group tend to be “Action Leads”. Which simply means just that: a consumer who is ready to take action.

ALL ALLIANCE MEMBERS RECEIVE:

1. Admission: to all in-person Weekly Meetings.

2. Membership Directory Listing: The Membership Directory Listing has your picture and your business tile and is linked

directly to your Member Profile.

Member Profile Includes:

   A.  Professional Summary: Your picture, title, and brief summary of your skillset and the qualities that uniquely qualify

you to serve your clients. Typically, you will want to provide your expertise, scope of your work and your

achievements. 

   B.  Fast Facts: A few facts that prospective clients would find interesting and things you would want prospective

clients to know about you. 

   C. Business Profile: Information about your company.

   D. Testimonials/Reviews: Positive testimonials or reviews from people that are familiar with your work or link from

your Google Reviews.

3. Featured Member Status: Member’s Picture and Title prominently displayed in a box toward the top of Main Page. The

Featured Member Section can be reached through a tab on the Navigation Menu as well. The Member’s name is directly

linked to their detailed Member Profile. 

4. Coupon/Special Offering: Member receives an editable coupon which allows them to change their specials and

expiration date at any time. This works excellent for seasonal specials where the items you wish to discount change

regularly. 

5. Business Showcase Ad: Company’s Business Logo is added in the Business Showcase on the Main Page and has a link

to the Members Profile Page or a separate company profile. Business Showcase ads are also accessible from the

Navigation menu. 

6. Business Spotlights Article: Business Spotlights are basically advertisements that are written as a special interest story,

usually written in the third person and are displayed for the duration of your annual membership.

Then simply text Bill @ 817-999-4901 and he will make a category for you as long as it doesn’t conflict with our other members’ categories.

We are less regimented, more flexible, and have more fun! We have no corporate structural guidelines dictating how our group must function. Our Networking Group can adapt and change if we feel it is beneficial to the Alliance. Members input is always welcome. We are business friendly, and can be a great asset for anyone from start-up companies to extremely busy and successful entrepreneurs! Although we would like for our members to make as many of the meetings as possible we understand they are a business professionals with appointments, deadlines and co-workers depending on them. For this reason we are flexible and give members a lot of latitude to have substitutes cover for them.

We offer a professional way to refer and endorse fellow members throughout social media by simply sharing a link to our professional "Start A Network" Portal. The exposure that comes with your membership provide your business with extensive exposure and significant value.

If our network grows to only 15 members and each member endorses you on their social media a couple of times a year, there is the potential to have thousands see a personal endorsement for you. Also when they go to see other Alliance Members or check out the marketing for the Alliance itself, there is a high probability they will see many of our other ads as well. The networking group is run by the Facilitator or Designated Leader who usually has an invested interest in the growth and success of the group. Although volunteers may be requested at times for their expertise, our group is not designed to lean heavily on already busy members or guilt or shame them into taking tedious ongoing volunteer positions! Our purpose is not to put you to work but rather to refer work to you! By having social events and inviting your spouse’s we create a closer group and the better you get to know your fellow members the more likely you and your spouse will be to refer them.

The Membership Growth Rewards Program is a program designed to reward current members for helping get the word out about our Alliance. We would much rather reward our members than pay for social media advertising or traditional print advertising. Members that invite a new member that ends up being approved as a member will get $250 toward their next renewal when they come in as either a Premium Member or an Elite Member as those were the only membership available when I started this program. This promotion will run through March 2024. Two new members would pay for a Premium Membership ($497) or $500 toward an Elite Membership ($747.) Three new Members would pay for an Elite Membership. ($747.)