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Be a Founding Member of Cape Fear's Buy-Local Movement

We are not charging anyone until we reach 400 businesses. Get your listing live now, for free, and be there from day one when we launch to the community.

Founding Businesses
Free Until 400
148
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252 founding spots remaining. Once we hit 400 businesses and 10,000 users, we launch publicly and annual fees begin. Founding members get the lowest rate locked in.
What Founding Members Get
🏅Permanent Founding Member badge on your profile — forever visible to every user who finds you.
💳3 deal credits included with your membership — ready to use on opening day.
🔒$240/year rate locked in permanently — founding members keep this rate regardless of future pricing.
🌊Early access to new features as we build and improve the platform before and after launch.
Where We Are Now
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Platform BuiltFull directory, deals, birthday specials, and impact tracking — ready to go
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Phase 1 — Registering BusinessesWe're signing up Cape Fear's locally owned businesses before opening to the public. 148 registered so far, 400 is the goal.
400 Businesses Reached — Platform OpensOnce the directory has depth, we open to users. A bigger directory means more value for everyone from day one.
Cape Fear's Buy-Local Community Grows400+ businesses and a growing audience of locals who have actively chosen to support independent businesses over chains.
Annual Fees BeginYour $240/year membership starts only after both milestones are reached — 400 businesses and 10,000 registered users.

Be a Founding Member of Cape Fear's Buy-Local Movement

We are not charging anyone until we reach 400 businesses. Get your listing live now, for free, and be there from day one when we launch to the community.

Founding Businesses
Free Until 400
148
/ 400
252 founding spots remaining. Once we hit 400 businesses and 10,000 users, we launch publicly and annual fees begin. Founding members get the lowest rate locked in.
What Founding Members Get
🏅Permanent Founding Member badge on your profile — forever visible to every user who finds you.
💳3 deal credits included with your membership — ready to use on opening day.
🔒$240/year rate locked in permanently — founding members keep this rate regardless of future pricing.
🌊Early access to new features as we build and improve the platform before and after launch.
Where We Are Now
✓
Platform BuiltFull directory, deals, birthday specials, impact tracking
→
Recruiting 400 Founding Businesses148 registered · 252 spots remaining · Free to join
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Businesses Promote to Their Followers400 businesses × their combined audience = launch fuel
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Launch at 10,000 Users · Fees BeginFounding member rates locked in for all early registrants
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Grow the Cape Fear Buy-Local MovementCape Fear's definitive local business platform
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Your Business
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Your Details
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Review
Tell Us About Your Business
This takes about 3 minutes. You can complete your full profile after registering.
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Free Until We Hit 400 Businesses
No credit card needed — Phase 1 is business registration only. Complete your listing, get verified, and you'll be notified before any fees begin.
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Your Contact Details
Used to manage your listing. Your owner email is never shown publicly.
Private — never shown publicly.
This is your login email. Never displayed on your business profile.
🚀 What happens after you register? Your listing goes into our review queue. Once approved (usually within 24 hours), you'll get access to your business dashboard to complete your profile. Daily deals and birthday specials activate once we reach 400 businesses and 10,000 members — no payment until then.
Almost Done!
Review your details and submit. We'll review your listing and reach out within 24 hours.
Your Registration Summary
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What happens after you submit
We review every listing personally before it goes live — usually within 24 hours. Once approved you'll get full dashboard access to add photos, hours, your bio, and more. No payment is required today. Billing details will be arranged after your listing is reviewed and approved.
Your membership includes: Full listing · Daily deal posting · Birthday specials · ROI dashboard · 3 deal credits · 🏅 Founding Member badge
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You're a Founding Member!
Your listing is in review. We'll email you within 24 hours once it's approved and your dashboard is ready. No payment until we launch at 10,000 users.
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Founding Member Badge Earned
This badge lives on your profile permanently. It tells every user that you were here from the very beginning — when it mattered most.
What Happens Next
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Your listing is reviewed within 24 hours
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You get full dashboard access to complete your profile
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When we hit 400 businesses, we ask you to share CFL with your followers
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At 10,000 users we launch publicly — your 5 free deal credits activate
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Annual fee begins at your locked founding member rate