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Mesa County Exploration Passport — Grand Valley

Founding Partner Program

Advertise with Explore Mesa County

Value-based placements for local businesses, artisans and trades ready to stand out across Mesa County.

Supporting local businesses, artisans and trades across Mesa County

Become a Founding Partner locals see all season.

Start with a free listing, then apply for sponsor visibility inside the directory, Digital Pamphlet Guides, Weekend Roundups and Grand Valley Welcome Mat touchpoints.

Guide placement
Directory priority
Social + email

Seasons run in 3-month quarterly blocks: Spring (Mar–May), Summer (Jun–Aug), Fall (Sep–Nov), and Winter (Dec–Feb).

Always Free

Basic Business Listing

FREE

Standard placement

A trustworthy directory presence for local businesses that want to be found by residents and visitors.

  • Placement: Master Directory category search
  • Standard text card with contact info, website link and map pin

Format

Standard text card with contact info, website link and map pin.

Most Popular

Featured Community Partner

$79 / 3-Month Season (Quarter)

or $49 / Mo

Best for artisans, shops, services and makers who want consistent seasonal visibility across guide traffic.

  • Placement: Top of your category in the Master Directory
  • Placement: Inside relevant Digital Guides
  • Placement: 2 Weekend Roundup email inclusions

Format

Gold-accented card with custom cover photo, “Featured” badge and direct call/link action buttons.

Exclusive

Presenting Sponsor

$299 / 3-Month Season (Quarter)

or $149 / Mo

Premium visibility for one business per major seasonal push, built for high-intent local awareness.

  • Placement: Prime Homepage Spotlight Showcase
  • Placement: Top header banner on high-traffic Guides
  • Placement: #1 Master Directory priority
  • Placement: Dedicated email newsletter spotlight

Format

Large split-card showcase with custom text, 3-photo visual mini-gallery and a direct “Book Now / Visit” CTA button.

Independent Artist & Maker Spotlight

Featured Maker Submission — from $15

Just $15 to be featured in the 2026 Grand Valley Holiday Guide & Directory. For painters, crafters and home-based makers: 1 photo, name, town, a 2–3 sentence story and your shop link.

Submit My Work →
Partner Application

Tell us where your business belongs.

Choose your Founding Partner level, share the basics, and the secure checkout will open for the selected seasonal or monthly placement.

Selected placement

Featured Community Partner · Seasonal

Partner FAQ

Questions local owners ask us first.

Still have a question? Email kristine@kreationsbykristine.com and we'll get right back to you.