Mission Statement
The Niwot Business Association (the NBA) is a non-profit corporation organized to promote the economic and commercial well-being of businesses in the Niwot Business Area, encourage preservation of the Niwot Historic District, and make a positive contribution to the Niwot community.
The NBA is composed of local business owners including retail, restaurant, salons, and property owners, as well as those offering professional services such as legal, health care and accounting.
Your Town Needs You
(Apply Online via NBA Membership Form)
(Download & Submit NBA Application PDF)
We encourage all businesses to join the NBA in order to have a voice in decisions affecting Niwot businesses as well as supporting the entire community. Annual dues are $100, or $200 for a Gold Level Membership which comes with the benefit of increased presence on this website. Compare that to typical Chamber of Commerce dues in Boulder or Longmont starting at $350.
Why You Should Belong to YOUR Local Business Association
Do you support the community where you do business?
Do you want to support your neighboring businesses and vice versa?
Do you care about the environment where your local customers and neighbors live and shop?
Being a member allows you to be involved and be first to know what is going on with regards to marketing efforts, events, and county/state issues. Lots of members can’t make the monthly meetings, but they still read the minutes. It is a business expense and is tax deductable.
Lastly, there is strength in numbers. Whether you agree with everything the organization does or not, we want your participation. Make this the year you renew or join for the first time – but get involved!
What We Do with the Membership Fees (some of the things we do)
The NBA provides Monthly Meetings to work and promote Niwot, as well as socialize and network.
The NBA is increasing membership to include outlying businesses and home-based businesses in Niwot.
The NBA hosts annual events such as the 4th of July, Halloween, Enchanted Evening, Holiday Parade, and co-hosts the award-winning, summer concert series, Rhythm on the Rails. Hosting these events includes advertising, decorations and liability insurance, all of which are paid for with your dues! (insurance alone is almost $3,000)
The NBA also funds Niwot’s Marketing Program, which includes an advertising campaign and the Town’s NEW and robust website www.Niwot.com. This new site lists member information (business name and description, photo or logo, main contacts, contact info and a website link) so please join and let’s support each other.
The Caboose on the Diagonal Highway, which serves as Niwot’s Billboard, was purchased and is maintained by the NBA.
The Bandstand, Dance Floor, Trees, and Fence inside Whistle Stop Park were made possible through contributions to the NBA’s Historic Projects Fund.
The original, old-fashioned Street Lamps on Second Avenue, which add to the charm of Old Town, are maintained, and electrical power is paid for, through NBA dues (about $800 a year).
The NBA provides connections to the Niwot Community Association, Niwot Historical Society and other community groups in order to create better communication with those who are actively promoting Niwot.
The NBA has memberships with the Longmont Area Visitor Association (LAVA), Downtown Colorado Inc, and the Colorado Tourism Association.
The NBA provides lighting and other holiday decorations and Summer flower pots.