Join a Constellation
Shine Brighter, Together
Hometown Community Showcase groups Lehi small businesses into Constellations — small, connected groups who promote each other instead of competing alone. It's collaborative advertising, built on real relationships and integration with community. When your Constellation shares the showcase, everyone in it benefits — your business star is part of something bigger.
The Aurora Constellations Method™
Connection
Grouped with intention
Every Constellation is built around genuine complementary fit — not random signups — so the connections between businesses make real sense from day one.
Collaboration
Real collaboration, not just proximity
Constellations share a private community, cross-promote each other, and show up for shared events. This is actual peer support, not just being listed near each other.
Community
Visibility that follows naturally
When neighbors genuinely champion each other, their customers discover the whole group. Real connection is what turns into real visibility for your business.
Chart your path
Not sure which tier fits your business? Check the FAQs below to see if you qualify for Constellation membership.
Evening Star Rate — applications open through November 1st. Lock in your rate forever.
Constellation Member
- Custom-designed digital brand card
- Listed in the Lehi Showcase Star Chart Directory
- Placed in a curated Constellation
- Your own Constellation page
- Active hyperlinks to all your platforms
- Access to member WhatsApp
- Participation in collaborative initiative experiences to boost visibility
- Access to Constellation-wide analytics & your personal share toolkit in the Business Dashboard (Observatory)
- Early access to Star Party vendor spots, at the member rate
- Access to Local Luminary Spotlight on Home Page (optional)
- Access to list business promos and sales (optional)
- List 1 event per month for free on the community calendar (discount on extra events)
- Cosmic Vault design & promotion add-ons at member pricing (optional)
Open enrollment — no application, no waiting, no cost to join.
Star Chart Member
Free for now
Please keep your listing active for at least 3 months.
- Listed in the Lehi Showcase Star Chart Directory
- Visible to the entire Hometown Showcase community
- Searchable by category, so the right customers can find you
- Manage and update your own listing anytime, including your industry category
- Your own view-count & link-click analytics in the Business Dashboard (Observatory)
- Post events to the community calendar for a flat per-event fee
- Access to Cosmic Vault design & promotion add-ons (optional)
How Hometown Community Showcase Compares
See how a Hometown Community Showcase membership stacks up against traditional local advertising options. All rates reflect current 2025–2026 market averages for small-to-mid-size markets like Lehi, Utah.
| Advertising Type | Monthly Cost | What You Get | Targeted Local? | Design Included? | Collaborative? | Hometown Community Showcase Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billboard (Utah) | $750–$3,000+/mo | Static sign, no interaction, no clicks | Somewhat | Extra cost | No | 20–60× more expensive. No clickable links, no engagement. |
| Facebook/Instagram Ads | $300–$1,500/mo | Boosted posts, requires constant management | Yes | Extra cost | No | Ads stop the moment you stop paying. Content reels included here. |
| Google Search Ads | $500–$2,000/mo | Text ads, competitive bidding, complex setup | Yes | No | No | Requires ongoing expertise to manage. No community element. |
| Local Newspaper Ad | $200–$1,000+/mo | Print ad, declining readership, no links | Somewhat | Extra cost | No | No clickable links. Shrinking audience. One-and-done exposure. |
| Radio Spot (local) | $500–$2,000/mo | Audio only, no visual brand, no interaction | Somewhat | No | No | No visuals, no clicks, no community sharing built in. |
| Direct Mail | $500–$2,000/campaign | Postcards/flyers, one-time exposure | Yes | Extra cost | No | No ongoing visibility. Average 1–2% response rate. |
| ✦ Hometown Community Showcase | $49/mo (Evening Star rate) | Custom designer card, content reels, social ads, constellation group, live hyperlinks, community, competitions | ✦ Hyper-local | ✦ Included | ✦ Built-in | Everything above — for a fraction of the cost. |
*Cost ranges based on 2025–2026 market averages for small-to-mid-size markets. Sources: WordStream Local Advertising Benchmarks, BIA Advisory Services Local Ad Spend Report, Fit Small Business Advertising Cost Guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Constellation?
An intentionally curated grouping of complementary Lehi businesses that don’t directly compete. Think wellness studios, coffee, makers that are often featured together so customers discover the whole ecosystem at once.
What does “collaborative advertising” mean for me?
Instead of competing for attention, member businesses cross-promote within their constellation. One ad, many customers — neighbors lifting neighbors. Being placed in a constellation, you get access to the WhatsApp small business community for business owners. This will allow you to collaborate with your group in whatever way you would like. Correlating your promos, doing events together, the possibilities are endless and you don’t have to do it alone. We shine brighter, together.
How do I get placed in a Constellation?
Apply via the Join a Constellation page. We review every applicant and place you in the constellation that fits your brand.
What are the eligibility requirements for Constellation Membership?
In order for your business to qualify for Constellation Membership the following criteria is required.
- Business MUST be based in Lehi with a valid Lehi City Business License (it’s easy to apply for one, reach out if you need assistance with getting one)
- Business must have 50 employees or less (solopreneurs like photographers, etc. are welcome and encouraged to join)
- Business must have a single location, located in Lehi.
- No franchises or MLMs/Direct Sales will be accepted
- 6 month minimum commitment
Is this only for Lehi businesses?
Lehi is our first city. We’re rolling out to neighboring Utah communities once Lehi’s constellation is full. But don’t worry, each city with have a dedicated page and subdomain so that finding the businesses and events in your city remains easy and clear.
Why is there a 6 month minimum requirement?
This is a collaborative effort type of advertising. When Constellation Members are grouped together, we want to make sure that there is adequate time to build momentum, rather than being chaotic month after month if a business decides to leave. The 6 month minimum requirement helps ensure a group’s success.
What is the $49/mo Evening Star rate?
Founding-member pricing — $49/month, locked for the life of your membership. Available only to the first cohort of Lehi businesses.
How does payment work?
Stripe handles billing. You’ll get a card on file and a monthly invoice.
Can I cancel my membership?
Yes, anytime. If you cancel before completing your 6-month minimum, you’ll owe the remaining balance of your commitment as a cancellation fee. After the 6-month minimum, cancel with 30 days’ written notice and no further fees.