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Certify Your locally owned Business

You’re already proudly local. Get certified to attract new customers dedicated to supporting local businesses by displaying the “Locally Owned & Operated” badge, create a listing on our local business map, and connect with other owners in our community.

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Why Certify as Locally Owned?

Get recognized with your free badge

Receive a physical window decal and digital badges to display with pride on your storefront and online.

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Attract customers with a listing on the Locally Owned Map

Be discovered by customers in your area who are actively searching to shop at or hire locally owned businesses.

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Connect with other business owners in our Facebook Group

Connect with thousands of independent owners across the country to share wins, get support, and build together.

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Here’s what other local business
owners are saying

Here’s what local business owners are saying

“I am proud to be locally owned and operated. As a local business owner, it is important to me to give back to my customers and provide much needed jobs to our community."

Taylor F.

Owner of The Covered Patio, Titan Garage Flooring, and Titan Concrete

Austin, TX

“I am proud to be locally owned and operated. As a local business owner, it is important to me to give back to my customers and provide much needed jobs to our community."

Taylor F.

Owner of The Covered Patio, Titan Garage Flooring, and Titan Concrete

Austin, TX

“I am proud to be locally owned and operated. As a local business owner, it is important to me to give back to my customers and provide much needed jobs to our community."

Taylor F.

Owner of The Covered Patio, Titan Garage Flooring, and Titan Concrete

Austin, TX

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 thousands of
certified local businesses

Join hundreds of certified local businesses

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.