Opt-in membership is available to businesses that either exist out-with the catchment area of Nairn BID, or whose property’s rateable value lies below the £1000 threshold, but still wish to support the BID and receive most of the benefits that members do. As Nairn BID exists for the improvement of Nairn as a whole then supporting the BID can be a valuable way of saying to your customers that you as a business are contributing to making Nairn a better place.
Opt-in members receive the same benefits as other members, they just don’t have the voting rights that levy area businesses do when it comes to the renewal ballot for the BID. For the five year business plan which outlines the main areas of spending and objectives of Nairn BID, please click here.
They can apply for free stalls at our events and markets, benefit from free marketing and promotion (website listing, social media sharing and member of the month), and attend our meetings, business workshops and networking events.
Nairn BID organises street markets along the High Street several times a year. The BID also runs Taste of Nairn, Wheels of Nairn and the Countdown to Christmas events.
If you think your business would benefit by being part of the BID and you would like to join, please fill in our application form. You can also send us a photograph and listing wording for the VisitNairn website.
Opt-in membership starts from £125 a year. Membership runs for our financial year from 1st October to 30th September. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to get in touch – office@nairnconnects.com
The Taste of Nairn programme is cooking up nicely. Here’s what will be served up so far over the weekend of May 8-10. ALL WEEKEND Ice Cream Special at James’ At The Putting Green. Caledonia Cream which is a blend of whisky, orange and honey specially created for Taste of Nairn. Marine Road. Plus, FREE putting and […]
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Businesses are being encouraged to get involved in a three-day food and drink festival which is now in its sixth year. Taste of Nairn, which for the second year will be supported by the Golf View Hotel & Spa will take place in the seaside town from Friday, May 8 till Sunday, May 10. And […]
Visitors to Nairn could be in with the chance of winning a luxury hamper this February by taking part in a new Valentine’s campaign launched by Nairn BID. A total of 28 Nairn businesses have signed up to the initiative, which aims to celebrate local shopping and encourage people to explore the town throughout the […]
Visitors to Nairn could be in with the chance of winning a luxury hamper this February by taking part in a new Valentine’s campaign launched by Nairn BID. A total of 28 Nairn businesses have signed up to the initiative, which aims to celebrate local shopping and encourage people to explore the town throughout the […]
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Taste of Nairn which will take place next May is delighted to confirm that the Golf View Hotel and Spa is returning a its title sponsor for a second year. The three-day festival, celebrating the seaside town of Nairn, will take place for a sixth time between May 8 and 10. Put together by Nairn […]