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Building a more connected community
5&Why brings together trusted local businesses, experiences, resources, organizations, and people in one beautifully organized place— making it easier to discover, connect, and grow together.
A place where community and local business come together
Whether you're looking to grow your business, reach more local families and community members, or simply learn more about what we offer, this is the best place to begin.
Built for connection
We help communities discover trusted businesses, local events, resources, organizations, and meaningful opportunities all in one place.
Designed to help you grow
From visibility to collaboration, 5&Why creates space for businesses and organizations to be discovered, supported, and connected locally.
Easy to get started
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Growing Our Community FOR Our Community.
Whether you're here to connect, grow, collaborate or lead — there's a place for you at 5&Why.
FREE
COMMUNITY CONNECTION
For people who want to discover 5&Why and stay connected.
INCLUDES:
- Access to the 5&Why website
- Browse the public directory
- View public events
- Follow 5&Why on social media
- Attend public 5&Why events, including Coffee, Community & Collaboration
- Learn about 5&Why and our community
DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Member-only emails
- Member-only opportunities
- Member promotions
- Enhanced directory benefits
- Member-only events/benefits
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CONNECTOR
For businesses, professionals & organizations ready to get connected.
EVERYTHING IN FREE, PLUS:
- Directory listing
- Business/organization logo
- Website URL link
- Member-only opportunities
- Member email updates
- Connection to the 5&Why member community
COLLABORATOR
For members ready to increase visibility and participate more.
EVERYTHING IN CONNECTOR, PLUS:
- Unlimited FREE event listings
- Participation in 2 5&Why meetups/events
- Ability to use approved marketing materials from those meetups
- Social media shout-outs / cross-promotion surrounding those meetups
- Increased visibility within the community
SHOWCASE MEMBER
For businesses and organizations ready to be seen, collaborate and make a bigger impact.
EVERYTHING IN COLLABORATOR, PLUS:
- Unlimited FREE event listings
- 6 social media shout-outs / cross-promotion per year
- First opportunity to participate in 5&Why events
- Priority visibility for 5&Why events and promotions
- Stronger opportunities for collaboration and partnership
Showcase Member!
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ALL MEMBERS GET:
CONNECTIONS
COLLABORATION
OPPORTUNITIES
BELONG
participate, the more
opportunities
you unlock!