So I Am a Caz Life Member — What Next?

Congratulations and welcome to the Caz Life community! Now that you've joined, you're part of something much bigger—a network of passionate locals, businesses, and organizations dedicated to the thriving spirit of Cazenovia. But what exactly can you do next? Let's dive in:

1. Get Your Name Out There

As a Caz Life member, you'll enjoy a FREE listing on the Caz Life website www.cazenovia.com/members and appear in the printed annual member directory — key tools for visibility among locals and visitors alike. We also have a great events calendar you can see by visiting https://www.cazenovia.com/events and we would love to post and promote your events for you!

Printed Member Directory & Visitors Guide

2. Share Your Story

Your membership comes with unlimited opportunities to be featured on the Caz Life blog, giving you a platform to highlight your business, projects, or passion. Click here to see what we are talking about https://www.cazenovia.com/blog-1. Feel free to send submissions directly to hello@cazenovialife.com or fill out our form here and we will do the rest -- https://forms.gle/6a37TPJEAVmfYWdm7

3. Stay in the Loop with Email Blasts

Receive inclusion in monthly email newsletters, an excellent way to reach the Caz Life audience with news, updates, or promotions.

4. Advertise Visually with Free Ads

You get free tile ads (1080 × 1080 px)—a great way to visually promote your brand on Caz Life’s digital platforms. As of November 2025, we are getting 60,000 visitor on our website annually.

5. Be Seen on Social

Caz Life will represent your business via tailored social media coverage on Facebook and Instagram, putting your story in front of a community eager to support local. The best way to do this is to tag both @cazlifebusiness and @cazenovia_life in your instagram posts. Or better yet, make us a collaborator on any posts you post!

6. Connect in Person

You’re invited to attend meetings that bring together local businesses and organizations—great for building meaningful connections and collaborating on community-focused ideas. We meet the third Monday of every month at The Brewster Inn at 8am. And then you can always join a sub-commitee which will meet at other times.

7. Participate in Community Events

Your membership includes access to Caz Life–coordinated events, such as Fall Fest, Dining Week, Farmers Market, Winter Fest, and more—wonderful ways to engage with locals and visitors alike. We announce meetings for each of those events on our social media page, and they attract many out of town guests! A great way to expose your business to new eyes! Check out some of the unique traditions of the greater Cazenovia community https://www.cazenovia.com/post/unique-events-in-cazenovia-ny

8. Empower Students & Expand Marketing Reach

Tap into Cazenovia High School’s work-based learning program—access marketing interns eager to support local businesses with fresh ideas and creative energy.

9. Support College-Bound Students

Your business becomes eligible for scholarship opportunities for students associated with members—a meaningful way to invest in the future of the community. To learn more about our annual scholarship fund, visit https://www.cazenovia.com/scholarship. We take great pride in being able to give back to our community in this way!

10. Join Creative Workshops & Network Events

Take advantage of networking events and creative workshops to learn new skills, spark inspiration, and connect with fellow members. We partner with many other great oganizations including Buy Madison, WISE, Madison County Tourism, The Hub of Hamilton -- and offer great business services. To learn more about all of the ongoing opportunities out there visit https://www.cazenovia.com/businessresources.

11. Feel the Impact

Finally, take pride in knowing you’re part of something bigger—you’re contributing to a community that thrives together. Caz Life’s members fuel everything from tourism initiatives to arts, events, and economic vitality.