The ability to accept Madison Originals' large volume gift card program, both gift cards and gift certificates that we sell on your behalf each year
A membership dues structure designed to drive traffic in your doors that requires no out-of-pocket money
A Destination Madison (aka Visit Madison) Membership Valued at $400
Marketing/Advertising:
A variety of Madison Originals sponsored or subsidized advertising opportunities with partners like the Isthmus, Madison Essentials Magazine, City Tins, etc.
The opportunity to appear in local news features as available
Madison Originals email marketing (10k+ customer base) and social media promotion
Additional promotional, advertising and event opportunities
Networking/Social Events:
Immediate connections to independent restaurant owners and associate members
Access to our Madison Originals Facebook Members Only Forum
Participation in quarterly meetings and casual events (like members only happy hours)
The ability to serve on our Board of Directors and participate in our committees
Educational/Business Development:
Occasional free or discounted educational events, organized and sponsored by Madison Originals. Recent examples include a photo foodie lab, providing tips & tricks on how to take great food photography to use on social media; a sexual harassment seminar with a speaker from Boardman & Clark law firm; and a panel discussion on strategic planning for restaurants, led by Ian's Pizza and others.
Access to Destination Madison's educational events and e-newsletters that your membership provides
Community Involvement:
Opportunities to participate in charitable tasting events and sit-down dinners like Feed the Need in support of The River Food Pantry.
Teaching and mentorship opportunities with Madison College's Culinary & Hospitality program
Coordinated community volunteer activities
Benefits for Associate Members
Membership Basics:
A low yearly membership fee of $400.
Madison Originals is also open to trade arrangements for Associate Memberships.
Marketing + Advertising:
Social media and newsletter promotion
Opportunity to be featured in our new Associate Members newsletter
Networking + Social Events:
The opportunity to briefly present to our membership at the first quarterly meeting following joining our group
Connections to all our other great restaurant and associate members
Access to our Madison Originals Facebook Members Only Forum
Participation in quarterly meetings and casual events (like members' only happy hours)
The ability to serve on our Board of Directors and participate in our committees
Educational/Business Development:
Occasional free or discounted educational events, organized and sponsored by Madison Originals. Recent examples include a photo foodie lab, providing tips & tricks on how to take great food photography to use on social media; a sexual harassment seminar with a speaker from Boardman & Clark law firm; and a panel discussion on strategic planning for restaurants, led by Ian's Pizza and others.
