A Locable Community is a community where local organizations are better connected, participation is easier, and useful information can reach more places without everyone repeating the same work.

Every Locable Community has at least one Community Anchor - typically a Main Street, Chamber, tourism organization, city, or other community-serving organization - with a Coordinate Plan subscription or higher. The Anchor helps establish and activate the network while Locable provides the technology that connects participating organizations and their information.

Together, these connections create a Community Information Grid: shared infrastructure that helps local information stay current, connected, and easier to discover while allowing businesses and organizations to maintain their own information.

As part of a Locable Community, local businesses, nonprofits, and other organizations can access free tools to participate and promote what they do, including:

• Business and organization profiles with connections to Google Business Profiles and Facebook Pages
• Tools to publish and promote events, jobs, volunteer opportunities, and other local information
• Participation in connected community calendars, directories, and other local resources
• Cross-promotion and broader visibility through participating organizations and channels
• Simple local marketing tools for organizations that don't already have the tools they need

Need more than the free tools? Businesses and nonprofits can also upgrade directly with Locable for additional marketing tools, websites, and other capabilities. You don't need to leave your Locable Community or give up the benefits of participating in the local network.

The result is more capacity for community leaders, stronger connections between local organizations, and information that can keep flowing even as staff, volunteers, and leadership change.

Already in a Locable Community? Connect with your Community Anchor to participate and access your free tools. If your community doesn't have a Locable Community yet, your Main Street, Chamber, tourism organization, city, or another local partner can explore bringing Locable to your community.