Upcoming Alumni-Owned Business Directory: Advertise Through Us!
Are you looking for a way to support fellow PMF/PMI alumni while promoting your own business or service? Look no further than PMAA’s new directory of PMF-owned and operated businesses, services, and artisans who are taking commissions! The directory will start out with two levels of advertising options and empower alumni to advertise directly to our tightknit community. It also allows a central list where alumni can go to support small businesses, artisans, and entrepreneurs all while providing our community with patronage. All proceeds from the business directory will be used to help establish long-term revenue streams for the alumni association while we continue to develop and add new training and meet-ups.
What is the new directory?
It will provide a simple-to-use list of PMF/PMI-owned or operated businesses or services to be easily searched by our members and colleagues. Space in the directory can be purchased annually. All businesses that purchase a directory package will be displayed on our new directory webpage. The full directory will be listed as a table, with the option for members to search by business name, proprietor name, business type, or tag. It will be updated quarterly.
For example, if you were a PMF/PMI who has since left federal service, and now own a plumbing company in the DC-metro this could be a great way to advertise your business to the alumni community while also supporting PMAA.
What is included in the directory?
Directory entries are either standard or expanded.
· Standard directory entries include:
o Business name, tagline, description, phone number, and website
o Proprietor name and class year
o Business Type: (Professional Services - Contracting, Copywriting, Editing, Project Management, Coaching; Creative Services - Graphic Design, commissioned art, crafts; Personal Services - Personal Training, Interior Design; Food Services - Baking, Catering, Bartending)
o One graphic (1 MB or smaller, .png or .jpg extension, resolution no bigger than 200x200 pixels)
o Up to 5 tags as business descriptors
· Expanded packages also include:
o 2nd graphic scrolling in advertising banner on directory page - 2 MB or smaller, .png or .jpg extension, no bigger than 300x300 pixels
o Ability to list a special offer/coupon/code/discount for PMFs and Alumni in directory entry.
o Up to 10 tags as business descriptors
How will participants pay for advertising space?
· To purchase a directory package - complete this form and PMAA will send you an invoice with payment instructions. If you have any questions or concerns please contact sponsorship@pmaa.us for more information.
· Pricing - All businesses that list in the directory during 2023 will receive a special introductory rate and an option to renew that same rate for their 2024 contract year. Advertising contracts run 4 calendar quarters from date of payment. Beginning January 1, 2024, full price rates will apply, so be sure to sign up now!
2023 Standard Package Discounted Rate - $50
2023 Expanded Package Discounted Rate - $100
2024 Standard Package - $95
2024 Expanded Package - $150
Tell us what you think! Email us at sponsorship@pmaa.us with any questions, comments, or concerns and one of our committee members will get back to you shortly.