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
We are Totally Delighted to be taking part in the Totally Locally Fiver Fest campaign this year!
Fiver Fest takes place over the fortnight 15th February to 29th February 2020 and celebrates Britain’s fantastic small businesses and shops, all of whom contribute to our local economy and wellbeing of our towns.
What do you need to do? Simple. All businesses taking part put on a special £5 offer (it’s better to offer something special rather than a £5 discount) over the 2 weeks to show the diversity and value of what you sell, and to say thank you to your town for supporting your independent business.
It comes from the (now famous) Totally Locally £5 message showing the huge impact of people spending just £5 per week in their local independent shops, can have on our High Streets.
Please note Fiver Fest is only open to independent businesses (not multi nationals, supermarkets or chain stores).
If you would like to get involved, please get in touch to let us know, so that we can plan our promotions over the 2 week period. We will also be out and about for pictures and information about your offer(s).
Please help us by getting social for Fiver Fest! You can tweet us @Nairn BID, you can tag us on Facebook @nairnconnectsBID and you can now tag us on Instagram @totallylocallynairn
Please use the following hashtags
#fiverfest #totallylocally #fiverfestnairn