Locals Can’t Choose You If They’ve Never Heard of You
Discover Bradenton puts your business where Manatee County looks for places to eat, shop, explore, and who to hire. We keep you there all year. No networking required.
300+ members. From $24/mo. Cancel anytime.
What You're Joining
Discover Bradenton is two things working together:
The local guide people use to decide where to eat, shop, explore, and who to hire. Your business gets a listing on the site 10,000+ people visit every month, plus features in our newsletter, social channels, and seasonal guides. It works every day, whether or not you ever come to an event.
A local business network, if you want it. Happy hours, speed networking, and a 2,200-member Facebook group of Manatee County business owners. Come when it suits you. Skip it when it doesn’t.
The People You get in front of
Your membership puts your business in front of the audience Discover Bradenton has already built across Manatee County:
Facebook followers
Instagram Followers
Engaged email followers
Website Visitors/month
Here’s the part that matters: unlike a boosted post, this doesn’t disappear after three days. Starting at $24 a month, your listing keeps working for you all year.
What Members say after they Join
"Discover Bradenton's unique and creative marketing offerings have been so valuable to me and my business. Beth has a wealth of knowledge and creative ideas and is an amazing resource for helping any small business grow. The monthly networking happy hours are fun and interactive, always a great place to meet new and interesting local connections." - Jill Lilly
Whether you're just starting out or ready to expand fast, there's a membership that fits. Join 300+ local businesses already listed. Cancel anytime, no contracts.
Ultimate Business Growth
Most Popular
We do the visibility work for you: listing, posts, events, all of it.
$49
/ Month - Cancel Anytime
Pay Annually &
Get 2 Months Free
$490
/ Year
What's Included:
Everything in Business Essentials ($24/mo), plus:
"Done for You" event posting & promotion
Professionally created & optimized directory listing
Featured article about your business
1:1 marketing strategy session
Free ½-page ad in the Holiday & Summer Guides
Monthly email check-ins
2 free tickets to every Happy Hour
Your listing goes live within days. We build it for you.
Business Essentials
You’re listed and visible. You update your listing and post to our calendar yourself.
$24
/ Month - Cancel Anytime
Pay Annually &
Get 2 Months Free
$240
/ Year
What's Included:
Full directory listing with photos, video & booking links
Welcome post introducing you to 20,000+ Facebook followers
Unlimited event posting on our community calendar
SEO backlinks to boost your website on Google
Member-only promotions & perks
1 free ticket to every Happy Hour
Upgrade or cancel anytime. Just send an email.
For established businesses
Want more than a membership? Become a sponsor.
Want more than a membership? Become a sponsor. Sponsors get everything in Ultimate Business Growth, plus homepage placement and recognition at every event we host. #SupportLocal sponsorships start at $1,990 a year. Platinum ($3,500 a year) adds industry exclusivity: one business per category, so no competitor can buy the same spot.
Sponsor listings get about 4x the views of regular member listings.
For your convenience, all memberships under $500 automatically renew on a monthly or yearly basis (depending on your selection) unless you cancel before your renewal date. Cancel any time by emailing Admin@DiscoverBradenton.com or submitting this cancellation form.
What the Membership does for You
The momentum our members feel doesn't come from one event or one listing. It comes from a steady rhythm of visibility, credibility, connection, and support all year long. Here's how it works.
The moment you join, locals start seeing your name.
So locals run into your business whether they're on Facebook, reading the newsletter, or searching the directory.
A welcome post that introduces you to our community on day one.
A directory listing with your story, photos, videos, booking links, and SEO backlinks
Unlimited event posting on our community calendar. Non-members pay $30 per event
Features in our #SupportLocal Holiday Guide and Ultimate Guide to Summer Fun.
Priority access to our blog, social channels, and weekly newsletter
Automatic inclusion in Shop Manatee if you sell online
You're not just a business in town. You're a recognized member of a trusted local platform.
So when someone asks "are you legit?", you have a real local profile to send them.
A membership badge for your website and stickers for your storefront
Feature opportunities in Tips from the Pros and Business Buzz - Local digital magazines that position you as the expert.
A reviews-and-testimonials hub on your directory listing, so customers can see real local proof before they buy
Many members join purely for the online benefits and never attend a single event. If you do want company, owning a business can be lonely, and our events are designed so it doesn’t have to be.
So you're meeting potential customers and referral partners in person, not just hoping they find you online.
Monthly Happy Hours: casual, come-as-you-are gatherings at unique local spots.
"Ditch the Pitch" Mastermind Lunches: small-group sessions for ideas, brainstorming, and friendly accountability.
Business Unfiltered & Coffee & Caves: honest conversations about business and life, no polish required. No awkward pitches. No cliques. No pretending.
Speed Networking: a fast and fun way to meet new people.
We don't hand you a membership and disappear. We're invested in making it work for you.
So you're not doing this alone. We actually build and post your stuff.
A private Member Dashboard with events, opportunities, and member perks.
An AI-powered assistant for quick questions, anytime.
Onboarding emails and videos to walk you through every benefit.
Ultimate members and Sponsors also get: a 1:1 strategy session, done-for-you listing creation, done-for-you event posting, and monthly check-ins
All of that, from $24 a month. Twenty-plus ways to get seen, one monthly price.
One Network. Four Areas.
Every member of the Bradenton Business Network automatically gets a listing in the Discover Bradenton business directory. If you're physically located in Palmetto, Ellenton, Parrish, or Anna Maria Island, you'll also be listed on your city's local "Discover" page, giving you extra visibility where your customers live, work, and play.
