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free business certification
free business certification
Certify your business as Locally Owned & Operated
Certify your business as Locally Owned & Operated
Certify your business as Locally Owned & Operated
Verify your business as locally owned and claim a free sticker badge for your storefront and digital marketing.
Verify your business as locally owned and claim a free sticker badge for your storefront and digital marketing.
Verify your business as locally owned and claim a free sticker badge for your storefront and digital marketing.
why certify your business?
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When you certify your business, you join a community of thousands of Locally Owned and Operated business across the country. Claim your free badge and be part of a bigger movement of keeping businesses local.
When you certify your business, you join a community of thousands of Locally Owned and Operated business across the country. Claim your free badge and be part of a bigger movement of keeping businesses local.
Mike's Custom Bolos
Mike's Custom Bolos
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This week is National Small Business Week — and we couldn’t be prouder to be a certified Locally Owned & Operated business rooted in Spring Branch, Texas! Every job we take, every customer we serve, stays right here.
#NationalSmallBusinessWeek #NSBW2026 #ShopLocal #LOOCertified
This week is National Small Business Week — and we couldn’t be prouder to be a certified Locally Owned & Operated business rooted in Spring Branch, Texas! Every job we take, every customer we serve, stays right here.
#NationalSmallBusinessWeek #NSBW2026 #ShopLocal #LOOCertified
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The Dawg House
The Dawg House
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Proud to be part of the group. The Dawg House selling gourmet hot dogs in the Florida panhandle. Placed the decal right beside the service window for everyone to see.
Proud to be part of the group. The Dawg House selling gourmet hot dogs in the Florida panhandle. Placed the decal right beside the service window for everyone to see.
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Taste-Tacular of Middle Georgia, LLC
Taste-Tacular of Middle Georgia, LLC
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Thank you for the hat! #makebusinesseslocalagain
Thank you for the hat! #makebusinesseslocalagain
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Midwest Mini Barns
Midwest Mini Barns
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Got my badge in the mail today for Midwest Mini Barns!
Got my badge in the mail today for Midwest Mini Barns!
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A Marked Salon
A Marked Salon
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I received my certification letter and badge yesterday..
I received my certification letter and badge yesterday..
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Join thousands of
certified local businesses
Be part of a growing network of locally owned businesses proudly making a difference in their communities. Certification is free, fast, and easy—and it helps customers find and support businesses like yours.
Join hundreds of certified local businesses
Be part of a growing network of locally owned businesses proudly making a difference in their communities. Certification is free, fast, and easy—and it helps customers find and support businesses like yours.
Join thousands of
certified local businesses
Be part of a growing network of locally owned businesses proudly making a difference in their communities. Certification is free, fast, and easy—and it helps customers find and support businesses like yours.
About the program
Why does American Operator run this program?
American Operator helps keep small businesses locally owned by transitioning them from retiring owners to local operators, offering an alternative to private equity roll-ups or closing operations to preserve the vital role small businesses play in our communities.
We run the Locally Owned and Operated certification program at no cost because we believe local ownership should be visible and valued. Certification helps customers recognize your commitment to the community and signals that your business will remain locally owned for the long term.
Why does American Operator run this program?
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Who qualifies?
Every business is personally certified by our team right here in Austin, TX!
Every business is personally certified by our team right here in Austin, TX!
Every business is personally certified by our team right here in Austin, TX!
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