Welcome to Keep it Local: A Message from CEO Mark Elliott
Hello and thank you for visiting Keep it Local.
I’m Mark Elliott, CEO of Keep it Local. After leading marketing initiatives for brands like Sanford Health, Schwan’s, and Orion Food Systems, I’m excited to share the next chapter—my partnership with a local digital marketing agency that’s been helping businesses grow for over 35 years.
From Simple Listings to a Local Movement
Keep it Local started as a basic platform where small, locally owned businesses could promote themselves and offer discounts to members. But today, we’re much more.
Here in Sioux Falls, Keep it Local is becoming a true movement—one where local businesses connect, share resources, and grow together.
Why Keep it Local Membership is Always Free
People often ask why we don’t charge for membership. The answer is simple: we want to work with like-minded, locally owned businesses.
Whether we support you through our in-house digital marketing services or connect you with trusted local partners we’ve worked with for years, our focus remains the same:
Strategy first. Marketing always. Results guaranteed.
How We Work
At Keep it Local, we go beyond generic marketing plans. We get to know your business, identify pain points, and align every stakeholder—your team, your partners, and your goals—under one clear strategy.
Marketing works best when everyone is on the same page.
Smarter Forecasting & Budgeting
We’ve built a proprietary KIL Forecast & Budgeting Process that works.
By understanding your annual revenue and applying proven industry benchmarks, we help you build a smart, data-backed marketing strategy that maximizes your budget and minimizes waste.
Our Promise to Local Businesses
We don’t chase awards. We chase results.
Our team rolls up their sleeves and works directly with you. Whether you’re a small startup or an established local brand, we’re here to help you grow.
Want free marketing tips from other successful local businesses?
Join Keep it Local for free today.
All we ask is:
•Send us your logo
•Share basic info about your business
•Let us feature you in a spotlight article and provide a free website analysis. Get started here.
No catch. No strings. Tell us about your business.
Thanks for supporting local. Let’s grow together.
Mark Elliott
CEO, Keep it Local
www.keepitlocal.com/membership
