Join the OBA
Our purpose and aims
Formed in 1999, the aim of the Overton Busines Association (OBA) is to provide a united body and voice for the many businesses in and around Overton. Our purpose is to support and promote their services to a wider audience. Helping Overton to remain and grow as a sustainable business hub is at the heart of everything we do is to. We work in partnerships with local businesses and other organisations to support the community.
Who Can bECOME A MEMBER OF THE OBA?
Membership of the Overton Business Association is open to businesses and organisations based or working from the civil parish of Overton and its adjoining areas, comprising of Ashe, Deane, Laverstoke, Freefolk, Steventon and South Litchfield.
Two tiers of membership
The aim of the new tiered membership scheme is to make sure that all Overton businesses are included, so that Overton Business Association can be a voice of village businesses and represent everyone. With that in mind, the new scheme involves a free level of Basic membership as well as Premium membership.
Basic membership gives you a listing of the business name, sector and two contact details on our website and the ability to attend and network at OBA members meetings (but without a vote). Free
Premium membership gives you a full page profile with photos and all contact details on the OBA website with links to your website & social media platforms. Also included is full social media support, voting rights at OBA members meetings and priority at OBA events (such as the Christmas Market). £48 per year
Premium Membership Benefits - How we help your business
The OBA wants to help your business to thrive, helping you to build useful connections and promote your services or products to a wider local audience. By joining us, you will receive:
Business Directory entry on our website
Business entry into our annual hard copy “Business Directory” which will be distributed to the local area
Marketing support through our Facebook & Instagram accounts “Open Overton”
Dedicated WhatsApp group for you to provide details of any business information that you would like featured on social media
Dedicated Facebook support group
Promotional activities – priority to participate in OBA organised local events such as “The Christmas Market”, “Food Fest” and other adhoc promotional offerings such as the purchasing/erecting of the Christmas trees
Networking opportunities through OBA members meetings
Business support through guest speakers/workshops
Phone box advertising – Opportunity to use the red phone box on Winchester Street to promote your business
OBA Benefit Scheme – Members can receive discounts on products/services from other participating members
MEMBERSHIP FEE
Basic
You will be able to attend OBA meetings for networking opportunities. Business entry onto the OBA website which includes Business name, sector & 2 contact details only.
Premium
All benefits as detailed in the Premium Membership Benefits section.
Membership fee is just £48 per year (pro rata), with £24 per year for every additional business. The annual membership runs from April to April.
If required, we will help you to create a business profile for the website directory.