Community Partner Network
Want your community to find you? Become a Community Partner.
Community Members discover opportunities. Community Partners are discovered through them.
EPIC helps Community Partners become visible to people looking for the services, goods, support, or experiences they provide.
Community Partner Lite
$5
For individuals with something to sell who want to begin building visibility. Basic profile, storefront listing, and Community Grant Award discovery eligibility.
Lite enrollment opens with the partner build. In the meantime, see everything included.
Not a Business Owner?
You may still qualify.
EPIC welcomes businesses, independent professionals, commissioned sales professionals, nonprofit organizations, and many other organizations that serve the public.
Portability
Your Community Partner membership belongs to you.
If you change employers, locations, brokerages, restaurants, salons, offices, or businesses, your profile, map listing, contact information, QR code destination, and dashboard can be updated.
Historical videos remain unchanged, but your current profile always points people to your current information.
Community Partner Examples
How Community Grants Create Opportunities
The EPIC Community Partner Network is built on a simple idea:
Community Grants help Community Supporters purchase products and services from participating Community Partners.
Rather than simply advertising a business, EPIC uses media to create opportunities that encourage people to discover, visit, and support Community Partners while strengthening local communities.
Even relatively small Community Grants can help someone become a new customer, return as a repeat customer, or purchase services they may have otherwise delayed.
Below are examples of how Community Grants can create opportunities for different types of Community Partners.
Food & Hospitality
- Sports Bar
- A Community Grant helps a Bears fan enjoy food and drinks during a game-day watch party.
- Restaurant
- A Community Grant helps cover the cost of a meal, encouraging someone to try your restaurant for the first time.
- Coffee Shop
- A Community Grant helps someone purchase their morning coffee or meet with friends or clients.
- Food Truck
- A Community Grant helps customers purchase lunch or dinner from your truck.
- Brewery
- A Community Grant encourages customers to visit for a meal or tasting experience.
- Bakery
- A Community Grant helps families purchase birthday cakes, desserts, or baked goods.
- Ice Cream Shop
- A Community Grant helps families enjoy a special outing together.
- Pizza Shop
- A Community Grant helps make family pizza night more affordable.
- Deli
- A Community Grant encourages customers to enjoy lunch locally.
- Caterer
- A Community Grant helps offset catering costs for a community gathering or celebration.
Personal Services
- Barber
- A Community Grant helps someone schedule a haircut.
- Hair Stylist
- A Community Grant helps cover a new hairstyle or salon visit.
- Nail Technician
- A Community Grant helps someone enjoy a manicure or pedicure.
- Massage Therapist
- A Community Grant helps offset the cost of a wellness session.
- Esthetician
- A Community Grant introduces clients to skincare services.
- Makeup Artist
- A Community Grant helps prepare someone for a special event.
- Personal Trainer
- A Community Grant helps cover an introductory fitness session.
- Yoga Instructor
- A Community Grant helps someone attend classes or begin a wellness journey.
- Nutrition Coach
- A Community Grant helps someone receive professional guidance toward healthier living.
- Tattoo Artist
- A Community Grant contributes toward a scheduled tattoo appointment.
Automotive
- Car Sales Consultant
- A Community Grant may help cover a vehicle inspection, fuel, accessories, or other qualifying expenses that encourage a customer to visit the dealership.
- Auto Repair Shop
- A Community Grant helps offset the cost of maintenance or repairs.
- Tire Shop
- A Community Grant helps cover tire rotation, balancing, or seasonal maintenance.
- Auto Detailer
- A Community Grant helps someone schedule a detailing service.
- Car Wash
- A Community Grant encourages repeat visits through wash packages.
- Auto Body Shop
- A Community Grant helps reduce out-of-pocket repair expenses.
- Mobile Mechanic
- A Community Grant helps cover an on-site diagnostic visit.
Real Estate & Financial Services
- Realtor
- A Community Grant helps prospective buyers or sellers begin the homeownership process through educational consultations or related services.
- Mortgage Loan Officer
- A Community Grant supports first-time homebuyer education.
- Insurance Agent
- A Community Grant encourages policy reviews and financial protection planning.
- Financial Advisor
- A Community Grant helps someone begin building a financial plan.
- CPA or Tax Professional
- A Community Grant helps offset tax preparation costs.
- Bookkeeper
- A Community Grant helps small businesses begin professional bookkeeping services.
- Credit Counselor
- A Community Grant supports financial coaching and credit improvement.
Home Services
- Electrician
- A Community Grant helps cover a home safety inspection or repair.
- Plumber
- A Community Grant helps offset plumbing service costs.
- HVAC Contractor
- A Community Grant helps families prepare for seasonal heating or cooling needs.
- Roofer
- A Community Grant helps cover inspections or preventive maintenance.
- Painter
- A Community Grant contributes toward home improvement projects.
- Carpenter
- A Community Grant helps families complete repair projects.
- Landscaper
- A Community Grant helps improve outdoor spaces.
- Cleaning Company
- A Community Grant helps families access professional cleaning services.
Health & Wellness
- Dentist
- A Community Grant helps cover preventive dental care.
- Orthodontist
- A Community Grant supports consultation or treatment planning.
- Chiropractor
- A Community Grant helps offset wellness visits.
- Physical Therapist
- A Community Grant contributes toward rehabilitation services.
- Optometrist
- A Community Grant helps cover eye exams or vision care.
- Mental Health Counselor
- A Community Grant helps make counseling services more accessible.
- Occupational Therapist
- A Community Grant supports therapy and rehabilitation.
- Home Health Provider
- A Community Grant helps families access in-home care.
Education
- Tutor
- A Community Grant helps students receive academic support.
- Music Teacher
- A Community Grant helps cover private lessons.
- Dance Studio
- A Community Grant helps students participate in classes.
- Martial Arts School
- A Community Grant helps cover enrollment or training.
- Driving School
- A Community Grant helps new drivers begin instruction.
- Childcare Provider
- A Community Grant helps families access childcare services.
Creative & Professional Services
- Photographer
- A Community Grant helps families capture important life moments.
- Videographer
- A Community Grant supports video production projects.
- Graphic Designer
- A Community Grant helps businesses invest in professional branding.
- Web Designer
- A Community Grant helps organizations build or improve their online presence.
- Marketing Consultant
- A Community Grant helps businesses access professional marketing guidance.
- DJ or Musician
- A Community Grant contributes toward community celebrations and events.
Retail & Specialty
- Florist
- A Community Grant helps families purchase flowers for meaningful occasions.
- Bookstore
- A Community Grant encourages reading and lifelong learning.
- Gift Shop
- A Community Grant helps customers purchase gifts for family and friends.
- Sporting Goods Store
- A Community Grant helps families purchase sports equipment.
- Pet Groomer
- A Community Grant helps pet owners care for their animals.
- Boutique
- A Community Grant helps customers purchase clothing and accessories.
Community Organizations
- Public School
- Community Grants help support educational programs and student opportunities.
- PTA
- Community Grants help fund school activities and family engagement.
- Youth Sports League
- Community Grants help offset participation costs for young athletes.
- Local Nonprofit
- Community Grants help expand services and community outreach.
- Community Theater
- Community Grants encourage attendance and local arts participation.
- Animal Rescue
- Community Grants help families adopt pets and support rescue efforts.
The Opportunity
Every Community Grant represents an opportunity.
For Community Supporters, it can make a needed product or service more affordable.
For Community Partners, it can create new customer relationships, encourage repeat business, and increase community engagement.
For schools, nonprofits, and community organizations, it helps generate additional support through meaningful local participation.
The goal is not simply to advertise businesses.
The goal is to use media to create measurable opportunities that strengthen people, businesses, schools, nonprofits, and communities.