Together We Shine Brighter! That’s a fact.
We’ve always believed that Nova Scotia’s South Shore is filled with wonderful spots to see and experience – complete with amazing places to shop and dine and play and stay. But we’re the converted, and in a world of 24/7 marketing, where more and more often those with the biggest budget break through – we knew we needed a fresh approach to ensuring the world could hear everything we had to offer.
That’s why the South Shore Tourism Cooperative was formed back in 2012. We could see the individual efforts being made and we recognized the constant battle of going it alone. We knew firsthand the overwhelming challenge of small local businesses being seen and heard on their own, but we firmly believed if we could band together our collective offering was bound to make an impact. And so it has!
Now after over a decade into our ongoing mission of shining the spotlight on this incredible corner of the planet, we are consistently seeing the results. With an ever-growing membership supported by a continually expanding online presence, a steady stream of enticing marketing campaigns and a wealth of engaging events – we’ve firmly established Nova Scotia’s beautiful South Shore as a year-round destination for travellers, regional residents and locals alike.
We’ve seen the power of collaboration. And as we continue to build on our collective strengths, investments and resources to market our region to the world we welcome YOU to join us because…Together We Shine Brighter!
Have a look through our levels of business support below, pick the one that’s right for you. If you have any questions contact us here.
South Shore Tourism Cooperative Business Support
Tourism Business Support Levels are open to those businesses and organizations that operate along Nova Scotia’s South Shore and target tourism-based customers.
Level Four – $2500 annually
- Level Four – $2500 annually
- Subscribed to Internal Newsletter
- Premiere listing on website visitsouthshore.ca, and thinksouthshore.ca featured in prime location at top of listing category
- Returning member receives annual refresh of listing (content and up to 12 photos, content and images supplied by member)
- Submitted events included on Event Calendar
- Submitted events promoted via Shore Things Newsletter (20 000 subscribers)
- One event annually featured as “Must See” on the calendar, up to 4 weeks in advance of event
- Social media promotion (not less than 4 random shares, 4 calendared shares per fiscal)
- Access to inspiretohire.ca
- A quarterly ad placement in our newsletter (reaching 20 000+ subscribers). You create it or we will at an additional cost. ($700 value)
- A newsletter feature opportunity, where you write the content (subject to approval) or provide the direction and we will write for you at an additional cost. ($1500 value)
- Bucket List or Story to Inspire created in cooperation with the Member and published on visitsouthshore.ca
- Bucket List or Story, given premiere placement (when appropriate) during fiscal.
- One vote and one seat at Annual General Meeting
- First right of refusal for exclusive South Shore Tourism initiatives
Level Three – $500 annually
Everything included in Level Two with
- Featured Listing on website visitsouthshore.ca, and thinksouthshore.ca prime location at top of listing category
- Returning member receives an annual refresh of listing (content and up to 12 photo/images supplied by Member)
- One event annually featured as a “Must See” on the calendar, up to 4 weeks in advance of the event.
- Social media promotion (includes 8 random shares per fiscal.)
Level Two – $250 annually
Everything included in Level One with
- Submitted events promoted via Shore Things Newsletter (29 000 subscribers.)
- Social media promotion (includes 4 random shares per fiscal.)
- Access to inspiretohire.ca
Level One – $100 annually
- Subscribed to Internal Newsletter
- Listing on visitsouthshore.ca website and thinksouthshore.ca, sorted alphabetically, members first.
- Returning members receive an annual refresh of listing (content and up to 6 photos/ images supplied by Member.)
- Submitted events included on Event Calendar.
- One vote and one seat at Annual General Meeting.
- First right of refusal for general South Shore Tourism initiatives.
South Shore Tourism Cooperative Champion
Champion Levels are open to those businesses and organizations that operate along Nova Scotia’s South Shore and serve to support other tourism-based businesses and communities.
Level Four – $2500 annually
Everything included in Level Three with:
- Premiere Listing on website thinksouthshore.ca featured in prime location at top of listing category.
- Social media promotion (4 random shares, 4 calendared shares per fiscal.)
- Digital audit and recommendations from Untapped Marketing.
- Created content package (onsite photography session, 12 photos, 2 vertical 15-second videos.)
- Bucket List or Story to Inspire created in cooperation with Champion and published on thinksouthshore.ca
Level Three – $500 annually
Everything included in Level Two with:
- Featured Listing on website thinksouthshore.ca prime location at top of listing category
- Returning member receives an annual refresh of listing (content and up to 12 photo/images supplied by Champion)
- One event annually featured as a “Must See” on the calendar, up to 4 weeks in advance of the event.
- Social media promotion (includes 8 random shares per fiscal.)
Level Two – $250 annually
Everything included in Level One with:
- Submitted events promoted via thinksouthshore.ca event calendar link included in the Shore Things Newsletter (29 000 subscribers.)
- Social media promotion (4 random shares per fiscal.)
- Access to inspiretohire.ca
Level One – $100 annually
- Subscribed to Internal Newsletter
- Listing on thinksouthshore.ca, sorted alphabetically, Champions first.
- Returning members receive an annual refresh of listing (content and up to 6 photos/ images supplied by Champion.)
- Submitted events included on Event Calendar.
- First right of refusal for applicable South Shore Tourism initiatives such as advertising and sponsorship opportunities.
For help choosing the perfect level of membership please use the contact form below and we’ll get back to you just as soon as possible.