Benefits of Membership

As a business or property owner in the Meatpacking District you are part of a community. Businesses locate here because of the creative dynamic that flourishes within these blocks. With the continuous growth of the neighborhood, there has never been a better time to join the membership of more than 200 restaurants, retailers, corporate entities, other area businesses and local property owners.

Membership dues are an investment in your neighborhood, and are 100% tax deductible because the MPIA is a 501(c)(3)*. Your dues enable MPIA's marketing efforts for the District and help cover the cost of the rejuvenation, maintenance and management of our neighborhoods public plazas, thereby increasing the desirability of the area, creating a great appeal and designating areas for neighbors, employees and visitors to gather, sit and enjoy the area that our businesses already call home. It's a proven fact that the longer patrons stay in any given area, the more money is spent in that area.

As a member, you will be invited to participate in this year's world-class roster of events, gain exposure for your business and have a voice in the community.

If you are on the ground floor and are open to the public, your business is eligible for placement on MPIA's RED MAP, a neighborhood staple and a visitor's must-have. In addition, members will be featured on our dynamic and interactive website, ensuring visitors to the neighborhood know exactly where you are and what you do. Check it out at: http://www.meatpacking-district.com. For building owners, the map and MPIA's website are great promotional tools to market the neighborhood to prospective tenants.

*501(c)(3) public charity status is pending.

Membership in 2011 includes:

• RED MAP - Inclusion on our ubiquitous RED MAP distributed all over the District and through hotels citywide.
• Website – Members are listed on the MPIA website with links to and photos of their business.
• MPIA Sponsored Events - Eligibility to participate in MPIA sponsored events, including Meatpacking Design Week, New York City Wine & Food Festival and additional events added throughout the year.
• Invites – Receive invitations to premium programming and all neighborhood- networking events.
• Electronic Newsletter and Blog – Twice-monthly you will receive of-the-minute neighborhood updates on area events, deals and openings, as well as construction projects and community issues that might affect your business.
• Newsletter Contribution – Contribute monthly to the MPIA e-newsletter, to promote sales, developments, events and more. This is your chance to tap into the local community of tenants, landlords and their employees.
• Neighborhood Employee Insider Program – The MPIA's new discount program for Meatpacking District area employees. Tap into a new source of customers and expand your employee benefits program, by providing your staff a passport to exclusive savings and deals offered by the base membership.
• Cross Promotional Program – The MPIA will help match you to another member and develop a cross promotion. The MPIA will work with you to design and distribute the promotion.
• Referral Program - Sign up for the referral program and reduce your annual dues by referring members and helping to grow the MPIA.
• Window Decal - Show your Meatpacking District pride through the MPIA window decal.
• Advocate - The MPIA will monitor proposed bills and legislation that may affect your •businesses and our community. We will inform and educate you, so that you can take thoughtful, articulate positions to protect your best interests.
• Community Liaison - The MPIA provides ways to participate in the community, to link your organization with ways to give back, and get involved. We leverage our relationships with local electeds and the Community Boards and can act as a direct link to them for your business.

There is no better way to increase the productivity of your business than to get the word out about the great things you are doing. The MPIA is the conduit that makes networking with your neighbors easier. It also provides you with international exposure through special events, a clean and safe neighborhood for shoppers to spend time and a marketing and PR platform for the district.

*MPIA dues will be fully tax deducible by the end of 2011. 501(c)(3) public charity status pending. Membership dues are used to maintain the MPIA operations, sustain maintenance operations of the public plazas and allow for successful marketing, PR and event production that brand our District.

Levels of Membership

Category	Membership Amount	Description
Professional	$195	For sole proprietors, with no ground floor presence. Web listing only.
Basic	$350	For the smallest area businesses on the ground floor with 3 or fewer employees.
Signature	$500	For small businesses in the area with up to 24 employees.
Premium	$1,000	For medium sized businesses with up to 99 employees. Includes most nightclubs and large restaurants.
Flagship	$2,500	For large businesses with flagship stores or venues within the district.
Partner	$5,000	For large businesses that operate corporate headquarters within the district.
Investor	$10,000+	For companies whose business identification is directly associated with the neighborhood or whose business(es) front(s) the plazas.
Property Owner	Varies	Based on an assessment formula that takes into account square footage, building use and proximity to the plazas.