Join Now
This form is for business owners to apply for membership of the
Local Yokel Project. Membership is at the discretion of the project committee and is based on guidelines outlined in the Local Yokel constitution. Your application will be measured against these guidelines and you will be advised by email of the outcome.
By completing this application;
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You confirm your pledge to support the community and economy of the City of East London.
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You confirm your request that your business is listed on the Local Yokel Project website using the information provided below.
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You confirm your understanding that this project is a non-profit organisation with the main objective of exposing and growing support for locally owned businesses and IS NOT an advertising campaign.
Members of the Project will receive;
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Listing on Local Yokel Project web page (Local Business Directory),
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Listing on LYP Facebook page,
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Invitation to various arranged events (entrance fee may be applicable),
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Discounted PPP Photo Shoot by Shanbright Photography,
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Free Facebook cover page created using images from PPP Photoshoot,
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Access to LYP branding,
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Entry into the #LekkerLocal of the Day exposure on the LYP Facebook page,
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Free sharing of your business on various East London focused Facebook groups,
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Free inclusion to our various Educational Drives (e.g.: #MAD4Local and #LocalLarry),
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Automatically receive benefit from our various activities that promote local business support,
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Introductions and collaboration opportunities with other listed locals
Membership of the project carries an annual membership fee of R850.00, payable once-off, in advance, on sign-up or at the beginning of the financial year. Payment of the membership fee is also possible by way of monthly debit orders of R85.00. Please request a debit order form should you wish to pay using this method.
