Are you a local business?
. . . and you desire to be locally preferred by East Grand Rapids Residents?
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"Companies desire to be easily discovered, top rated, and locally preferred, while local residents simply want to find preferred companies who will serve them well."
HELPING local businesses get noticed
Preferred Local Business Program
Awareness
Amplification
Accessibility
Growth
WE DO WHAT BUSINESSES CAN NOT DO FOR THEMSELVES!
CREATE AWARENESS +
Be the first and favorite that neighborhood residents know to call
BE AMPLIFIED +
Build a locally preferred reputation without promoting yourself
REMAIN ACCESSIBLE +
Become easily found and consistently referred for years to come
= FUTURE GROWTH
Know where your clients will come from in the future
Hear what other local business owners are saying.
AWARENESS
Be the first and favorite that new movers and local residents know to call
AMPLIFICATION
Build a great locally preferred reputation in the community
ASSESSIBILITY
Become easily found and consistently referred for years to come
Don't Take Our Word for it!
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A Little about oUR DIRECTOR
Ed Volovlek
East Grand Rapids has been our home since 2014. You can say my wife wanted to come back to the place where she had so many memories on Orchards St. while growing up. We are proud of this community and the memories our daughters are creating while growing up here. I am an MSU graduate, who loves to watch all things Michigan State. I enjoy being active in supporting as many local charities as possible. You are most likely to see me at one of my daughters' sporting events or recitals, and if I’m not there you’ll see my wife and me at the Yacht Club or sitting on the patio at CLK and people-watching. If you need help with direct marketing into East Grand Rapids or sharing relevant content highlighting the community, please reach out, and let’s connect. Beyond print marketing, I also place digital ads for our clients. I specialize in SEO, SEM, banner ads, CTV, website development, social media, and live chat marketing options for either a hyper-local, or national campaign.
Frequently Asked Questions
by Local Businesses and Organizations
How long does it take for hyperlocal advertising to work?
Building trust and garnering customer loyalty is a gradual process. The Greet program initiates this journey at the funnel's top, offering numerous chances for businesses to communicate their brand to neighborhood residents in a relational, rather than transactional, manner. This is achieved through a comprehensive multi-platform strategy, enhancing accessibility through print, social media, and the web.
Who receives the Greet Printed Area Guide?
The Greet Neighborhood Magazine is a monthly publication sent to homeowners, fostering a sense of connection among families within their community. It serves as a platform for residents to share stories about their families, beloved pets, neighborhood events, and more. What makes this printed magazine special is that its content is contributed by the residents themselves, making it a cherished source of community information.
How can I increase local engagement on social media?
As a business owner, enhance local engagement on social media by engaging with neighborhood resident social posts. This encourages residents to follow suit with your posts, creating a positive feedback loop that enhances your online presence. Emphasizing valuable tips that helps local residents, inspires the community to vouch for your credibility and fosters an authentic long standing connection.
How can I get more connected in the community?
A business's reputation depends on caring for the community it serves. By actively participating in initiatives or activities that align with the values and concerns of the neighborhood residents you serve, you demonstrate a genuine commitment to the well-being of the community. Keep seeking chances to give back, volunteer, or donate to show that you and your business care about what your customers care about.
How can I nominate a business to become a Locally Preferred?
Refer a local business to this form to start the qualification process for a local business to become the preference of our beloved neighborhood residents.
We know genuine connections with neighbors next door and business owners down the street make for a more meaningful experience. And we believe getting to know people in our community should be simple. That’s why Greet meets residents where they’re at – home.
If you are a local business, don’t miss the opportunity to be introduced to our neighborhood residents in the way they want to be reached.