Become a Certified Local Business

Get recognized as a locally owned Richmond business and become part of the InUnison community.

Find Local RVA certification verifies that your business is locally owned and independently operated.

When you apply, you are instantly:

• Certified as a local business
• Listed in the Find Local RVA directory
• Enrolled as an InUnison member

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Why Certification Matters

Consumers want to support locally owned businesses, but it’s not always easy to identify them.

Find Local RVA helps shoppers quickly recognize businesses that are locally owned and part of Richmond’s independent business community.

Certification shows customers your business is:

• Locally owned
• Independently operated
• Rooted in the Richmond region

What You Get

When you become a Find Local Certified business, you gain both consumer visibility and business community support.

Consumer Visibility

• Listing in the Find Local RVA directory
• Local business certification badge
• Inclusion in consumer campaigns promoting shopping local
• Opportunities to participate in promotions and seasonal campaigns

Business Community Benefits

Your certification also includes membership with InUnison, the collaborative supporting locally owned businesses across Central Virginia.

Membership includes:

• Networking with other local businesses
• Advocacy for independent businesses
• Educational resources and workshops
• Visibility through InUnison programs and initiatives

Who Qualifies

To be certified as a Find Local RVA business, your business must be:

• Locally owned
• Independently operated
• Based in the Richmond region

Businesses across many industries qualify, including:

Retail
Restaurants
Professional services
Home services
Health and wellness

Questions?

Want to learn more about certification or membership? Contact the InUnison team, and we’ll be happy to help.