SBAN Membership

About Membership

“When I meet other network members from around the world who are organizing and crafting transformative solutions in their communities, it seems we’re building something important together.”

– Sheila Somashekhar, Director, Purple Line Corridor Coalition

Small Business Anti-Displacement Network members are policymakers, nonprofit advocates, technical assistance providers, real estate developers, financial institutions, scholars, and small business owners. Our members work locally and nationally to advance policies and practices that help diverse small businesses grow and thrive in place.

SBAN is an active network of peers who regularly learn and strategize together. We provide regular opportunities for members to connect online and in person, share the challenges and successes of their work, learn about anti-displacement tools, and discuss ways to support small businesses—particularly BIPOC- and immigrant-owned businesses and those vulnerable to gentrification.

Two SBAN members chat while leaving the East Los Angeles metro.

Webinars & Exchanges

We host webinars on topics of common interest across the network and learning circles on programs and policies our members are developing.

Mentorship Program

We pair mid-to-late career experts with emerging leaders to help develop or strengthen anti-displacement programs.

Conferences & Summits

We convene annually to identify challenges facing small businesses and discuss effective anti-displacement strategies.

Listserv & Directory

We support connections and collaboration between our members through a members-only listserv and member directory.

Site Visits

Our site visits are participatory workshops in communities across the country that offer a first-hand look at how advocates are fighting small business displacement.

Testimonials

Members say SBAN is a one-of-a-kind community that has directly impacted their anti-displacement work through resources and peer connections.

Membership Options

Small Business Ally – Free

Grants access to all communications, most member programming, and publicly available resources. At this level, only one individual or organizational staff member has access to membership benefits.

Equity Advocate – $150

Equity Advocate is our entry-level paid tier for an individual unaffiliated with an organization, or an organization that wants access for only one staff member. This tier includes all the benefits of Small Business Ally and grants access to our working groups, mentorship program, and special stipends for site visits. It also offers a discounted rate for our annual conference.

Community Champion – $500

Community Champion offers all the benefits of Equity Advocate and allows organizations to extend benefits to 2-4 staff members.

Empowerment Ambassador – $1000

Empowerment Ambassador offers all the benefits of Equity Advocate and allows organizations to extend benefits to up to 10 staff members.

Innovation Sponsor – $5000

Innovation Sponsor allows organizations to support SBAN’s efforts more fully. This tier includes all Empowerment Ambassador benefits and exclusive sponsorship benefits, such as your logo on the SBAN website and newsletter, an annual social media spotlight, and your logo featured at one SBAN webinar or working group event.

“SBAN is a best in class organization that provides you a toolkit to be a trailblazer in community organizing. As long as I am doing this work, I want to continue to be a member.”

– Tosha Miller, President, New York City Black Chamber of Commerce

Small Business Ally

One Individual
Free
  • Member Listserv + Members Only Portal
  • Listing in SBAN’s online member directory
  • Attend Webinars
  • Mentorship

Equity Advocate

One Individual
$150
  • Member Listserv + Members Only Portal
  • Listing in SBAN’s online member directory
  • Attend Webinars
  • Mentorship
  • Discount for SBAN National Conference
  • Travel support for case study site visits
  • Access to SBAN working groups

Community Champion

2-4 Staff Members
$500
  • Member Listserv + Members Only Portal
  • Listing in SBAN’s online member directory
  • Attend Webinars
  • Mentorship
  • Discount for SBAN National Conference
  • Travel support for case study site visits
  • Access to SBAN working groups

Empowerment Ambassador

up to 10 Staff Members
$1000
  • Member Listserv + Members Only Portal
  • Listing in SBAN’s online member directory
  • Attend Webinars
  • Mentorship
  • Discount for SBAN National Conference
  • Travel support for case study site visits
  • Access to SBAN working groups

Innovation Sponsor

up to 10 Staff Members
$5000
  • Member Listserv + Members Only Portal
  • Listing in SBAN’s online member directory
  • Attend Webinars
  • Mentorship
  • Discount for SBAN National Conference
  • Travel support for case study site visits
  • Access to SBAN working groups
  • Logo on SBAN website
  • Logo on SBAN newsletter
  • Annual social media spotlight