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Join The HdG Beacon

Connect with visitors and locals discovering Havre de Grace. Grow your business with our free community platform.

✨ No setup fees • No monthly costs • No long-term contracts

Everything You Need to Succeed

Our platform gives you tools to showcase your business, connect with customers, and grow your local presence.

Content Publishing

Create and publish posts about events, specials, and your unique story directly to our Community Hub.

Verified Business Status

Get a verified checkmark on your listing, building trust and credibility with potential customers.

Business Analytics

Track your listing views, post engagement, and understand your audience with detailed insights.

Community Engagement

Connect directly with locals and visitors through the community platform and directory.

Visual Showcase

Upload photos to showcase your business, products, and atmosphere in your listing.

Event Promotion

Promote your events, special offers, and seasonal activities to reach more customers.

Get Started in 4 Simple Steps

Join local businesses already growing with the HdG Beacon

1

Submit Your Business

Complete our business submission form with your details, location, and category information.

2

Get Verified

Our team reviews your submission and verifies your business information within 24-48 hours.

3

Claim Your Listing

Once approved, claim your verified listing and gain access to all business owner features.

4

Start Growing

Begin publishing content, engaging with customers, and growing your local presence.

Why Choose the HdG Beacon?

Unlike generic platforms, we're built specifically for Havre de Grace. Our audience is genuinely interested in local experiences.

Local Focus

100% dedicated to HdG - no competing with distant businesses

Real Results

Direct connection to people actively seeking local businesses

Quality Community

Curated platform with verified businesses and engaged users

Tourism Pipeline

Direct connection to visitors planning their HdG experience

Platform Impact

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about joining the HdG Beacon

Yes! Business listing and verification is completely free. We believe in supporting local businesses without barriers to entry.
Most business submissions are reviewed and verified within 24-48 hours. We manually review each submission to ensure quality.
We welcome all legitimate businesses operating in or serving the Havre de Grace area - restaurants, shops, services, entertainment venues, tours, and more!
Yes! Once your listing is verified and claimed, you can update your information, hours, photos, and content through your business dashboard.
If your business already appears on the HdG Beacon, you can claim it by clicking the 'Claim This Business' button on your listing page.
You can share events, special offers, behind-the-scenes content, seasonal updates, and business news - as long as it's appropriate and relevant to the community.

Ready to Grow Your Business?

Join the HdG Beacon today and start connecting with people actively looking for businesses like yours in Havre de Grace.

Free to join
Quick approval
No contracts