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Sponsors

Sponsors are regional and national businesses, local franchise owners, and philanthropic individuals who believe in the power of local commerce.

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Become a Sponsor

Local businesses, community banks, and towns face constant challenges competing with national corporations and digital giants. Sponsors make it possible for ACC to deliver the resources and technology that give small-town America a fighting chance. Your sponsorship empowers thousands of local institutions while positioning your organization as a champion for sustainable, community-driven growth.

Sponsor Vs Partner

Sponsor Partner
Who
Regional/national businesses, local franchise owners, philanthropists
Local businesses, community banks, nonprofits, colleges, towns
Platform Use
Does not use local-only platforms
Actively uses ACC tools (Townica™, Data Diamonds™, etc.)
Role
Provides financial support to fuel ACC’s mission
Supports ACC financially and benefits from exclusive tools, insights, and visibility
Benefits
Directory listing, digital badge, public recognition as a community champion
Badges, Townica MAX page, demographic reports, discounted Data Diamonds reports
Purpose
Funds programs and tools to help local institutions thrive nationwide
Enhances their own growth while helping strengthen local economies

Our Mission

With decades of local business experience, our team is dedicated to empowering communities and helping them thrive.

How We Started

CEM has been helping its community since its founding over 30 years ago. America’s Commerce Corps is its newest initiative aimed to help communities and local businesses across the country.

Partners

We collaborate with local businesses, nonprofits, towns, banks, colleges, and organizations that share our mission to strengthen local economies. Together, we create tools, insights, and connections that help communities grow and thrive.

FAQs

Have questions about America’s Commerce Corps? Find quick answers to how we support local businesses, empower communities, and drive stronger local economies.

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Sponsor Local America

Even without using our platforms directly, you can play a transformative role in strengthening communities coast to coast. Join us as a Sponsor and help ensure local businesses, banks, and towns have the tools they need to succeed.