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2009 Resource Directory.
Artwork Due Date Extended to December 10, 2008
Applications Due Date Extended to December 10, 2008
Resource Directory
The Diversity Center is proud to sponsor and produce the annual Resource Directory of LGBT friendly businesses, services, and resources for Santa Cruz County.
The 2009 Resource Directory, set for publication in January, offers an invaluable service to our community while also supporting the success of LGBTIQ friendly businesses and organizations at the same time.
If you own, work at, or know of a business that ought to be in this Resource Directory, please consider participating. We look forward to working with you to make this our most successful Resource Directory ever!
To purchase an ad for your business and services, please contact:
- Resource Directory Advertising: (831) 427-4018 or
New in 2009:
This year's publication is designed to build on the success of previous years Resource Directory's.
- Double Circulation: Increasing circulation to include mailing directories to more than 3000 individuals on the Diversity Center's mailing list.
- Expanded Distribution: On-going distribution at businesses, organizations, and events through the county.
- Promotion: Public Service Announcements (PSA's) will be aired on local NPR radio station, KUSP & KAZU, to help promote the awareness of the Resource Directory to consumers and businesses alike.
- Coupon Pages: Printing several pages of coupons for our advertisers to promote their businesses.
- Color Cover:To enhance the visibility and attractiveness of the Resource Directory, the new book will feature a color cover and back page.
We hope you will participate this year and take a few minutes to review the information provided below and then fill out the "Application Form" linked below.
Business Advertising
For businesses, the Resource Directory offers three opportunities for visibility:
1. Standard Business Listing:
- Includes business name, address, contact information plus 150 characters (includes spaces) of descriptive text .
- In addition to the Resource Directory booklet listings, the text is also added to the Diversity Center's Online Resource Directory year-round.
- Rate: $25 per listing. $5 per additional 50 characters
2. Coupon Listing: New feature in 2009
- Includes one coupon on the center fold of the director: Measurements TBA
- Rate: $45 per Coupon Listing with the purchase of a Standard Business Listing and/or Advertisement.
- Rate: $100 per Coupon Listing without any other listing or advertisement.
3. Advertisement:
- Includes Ad (full page to business card sizes) plus one Standard Business Listing.
- In addition to the Resource Directory booklet listing and advertisement, the text is also added to the Diversity Center's Online Resource Directory year-round.
- Advertisement Options, Cost and Measurements:
| Outside Back Cover / Color |
$1,500 |
Measurements TBA |
| Inside Back Cover / Color |
$750 |
Measurements TBA |
| Inside Front Cover / Color |
$750 |
Measurements TBA |
| Full Page |
$375 |
6.25" wide x 7.375" tall |
| Half Page - Vertical |
$225 |
3" wide x 7.375" tall |
| Half Page - Horizontal |
$225 |
6.25" wide x 3.625" tall |
| Quarter Page |
$150 |
3" wide x 3.625" tall |
| Business Card - Vertical |
$125 |
2" wide x 3.625" tall |
| Business Card - Horizontal |
$100 |
3.25" wide 1.75" tall |
Artwork Due December 10, 2008
Artwork: Art work must be provided in PDF (preferred), EPS (with fonts converted to outlines), or a TIFF or JPEG file with sufficient resolution for printing (300 dpi).
Artwork Design Assistance Available: For businesses who do not have access to a graphic artist, graphic design assistance is available at $50 an hour (30 minute billing intervals). Advertiser must provide text and artwork (logo, photo, graphic). For more information on this service, please or call (831) 427-4018.
Reference: To view sample listings and advertisements from the previous Resource Directory, please review the PDF copy of last year's Resource Directory by clicking here.
Online Resource Directory: To view sample Standard Business Listings from The Diversity Center Online Resource Directory, click here.
Business Categories: To review the complete list of possible business listing categories, as well as Non-profit listings, please scroll down.
Non-profit Advertising: For community non-profit organizations, the Resource Directory offers free Standard Non-profit listings and a listing at the Center's Online Resource Directory. For more information, please contact Jim at the Diversity Center at (831) 425-5422 or by .
Resource Directory Application
Step 1: Download application by clicking here.
Step 2: Complete application and indicate type of listing and/or advertisement.
- For Standard Listing, include text.
- For Coupon Listing and/or Advertisement, include Artwork.
- Applications due December 10, 2008
Step 3: Complete Cost Calculation (see below) and include payment method.
Step 4: Sign "Affirmation of Support of the Diversity Center Mission Statement"
The Diversity Center is dedicated to building a diversity community, promoting health and wellbeing, and advancing social justice for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and questioning individuals and their allies in Santa Cruz County.
I affirm my understanding and support of the statement above and acknowledge that I am an authorized representative of the applicant organization and agree to the terms and conditions herein.
Step 5: Email, Fax, or Mail Application and contents to:
Resource Directory c/o The Diversity Center PO Box 8280 Santa Cruz, CA 95061 Fax to: (831) 425-0743Cost Calculation
| Outside Back Cover - Color |
$1,500 |
| Inside Back Cover - Color |
$750 |
| Inside Front Cover - Color |
$750 |
| Full Page |
$375 |
| Half Page - Vertical |
$225 |
| Half Page - Horizontal | $225 |
| Quarter Page |
$150 |
| Business Card - Vertical |
$125 |
| Business Card - Horizontal |
$100 |
| Coupon (with listing/advertisement) |
$45 |
| Coupon Only |
$100 |
| Listing Only |
$25 |
| Extra Text for Standard Listing |
$5 per 50 Characters |
| Artwork Designer |
$50 per hour |
For more information on Resource Directory Advertising, please contact us at (831) 427-4018 or .
We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone.
Business Categories
• Acupuncturists
• Alternative Health
• Architects
• Arts/Theater/Dance/Music
• Astrology/Clairvoyant/Tarot
• Attorneys/Legal Services
• Auto Dealers
• Bars/Clubs
• Birding
• Bisexual
• Catering/Decorating/Parties
• Chiropractors
• Community Centers
• Computer/Consulting/Repair /ISP
• Construction/Building/Repairs
• Counselors/Therapists/Psychologists
• Deaf
• Dentist
• Dog Training
• Editing/Transcriptions
• Education
• Elected Officials
• Employment
• En Espanol
• Events
• Financial Services: CPA, Bookkeeping, Taxes
• Foundations
• Graphic Design
• Hair Stylists
• Health/HIV Prevention
• History
• Insurance
• Landscaping/Gardening/Parties
• Massage
• Media: TV, Radio, Newspaper, Magazines
• Medical Supplies and Services
• Men
• On-Line
• Optometrist
• Personal Services/Organizing
• Pet Care
• Photography
• Physicians/Psychiatrists
• Police/Sheriff
• Political Groups
• Printing
• Real Estate/Mortgage Broker/Title Company
• Recovery
• Restaurants/Coffee Shops/Bakeries
• Retail Stores
• Ritualist
• Seniors
• Social
• Spas
• Spiritual/Religious Services
• Sports/Recreation/Coaching
• Support Organizations
• Tailors/Alterations
• Tattoos
• Transgender
• Travel Agents
• Veterinarians
• Web Design
• Women
• Youth LGBTIQ Resources
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