Local Legends Spotlight: Free Monthly Features for Standout Local Businesses
By Joe & Marni Costa, Park Place Collective
Celebrating our community, one business at a time.
If there’s one thing we love about living and working here, it’s the people behind our favorite local spots—the café that knows your order, the trainer who remembers your goals, the boutique owner who curates with care. That’s why we’re launching Local Legends Spotlight, a monthly feature that shines a light on one exceptional local business—and gives that partner a turnkey, no-cost marketing kit to share with their audience.
Whether you’re a business owner or a neighbor who loves shopping local, this series is for you.
What Is Local Legends Spotlight?
A curated, free cross-promotion between Park Place Collective and one local business each month. We introduce our audience to a standout local brand, tell their story, and share why we think they’re special. In return, partners receive a ready-to-use marketing kit—so they can highlight the feature on their own email and social channels with minimal effort.
What partners get (free):
A professional feature in our monthly email + social channels
A ready-to-use Marketing Kit (email copy, social captions, post + story graphics)
A short website blurb (75–100 words) you can reuse anywhere
Optional 30–60s interview prompts for a quick Reel
Why We’re Doing This
Community is at the heart of everything we do at Park Place Collective—Mortgage, Real Estate, Reverse Mortgages, and Life Insurance Protection. We partner with families and professionals every day, and we see firsthand how much local businesses enrich daily life here. Featuring you helps our clients discover great services, and it helps you reach new customers—at zero cost.
How It Works (Simple & Seamless)
1) Apply (2 minutes).
Submit your info, logo, and 3–5 photos at locallegendsspotlight.com.
2) We Create Everything.
Our team writes your feature, designs the graphics, and schedules your go-live week.
3) Go Live Together.
We publish your spotlight to our audience and send your Marketing Kit so you can share to yours. That’s it—no design or copywriting on your end.
Who We Feature
We prioritize locally owned or locally managed businesses that:
Deliver a great customer experience and clear value
Serve local families and professionals (any category welcome)
Can share the feature on their email and social channels
Not sure if you’re a fit? Apply anyway—we’re friendly and we’ll let you know.
What a Feature Looks Like
Local Legends Spotlight: [Business Name]
Why we love them:
Signature product/service or unforgettable experience
What sets them apart (quality, consistency, community impact)
A quick anecdote or origin story
Where to find them:
📍 Address
🌐 Website
📱 Instagram/Facebook
Optional perk: A time-bound offer just for our readers.
Our Promise to Partners
No cost. This is our way of investing back into the community.
Turnkey. We do the writing and design so it’s easy to say yes.
Respectful storytelling. We highlight what makes you special—no gimmicks.
Evergreen assets. Reuse your copy and graphics anytime.
Timeline & Availability
We feature one business per month to keep the series curated and special. If selected, you’ll receive your Marketing Kit ~2 weeks before your live date so you can review and prepare.
Ready to Apply?
It takes about two minutes. You’ll need:
Business name, contact info, website, social handles
Logo (PNG preferred) and 3–5 photos
2–4 highlights (what you want customers to know)
Optional: a time-bound offer for our readers
👉 Apply here:locallegendsspotlight.com
Prefer the quick way? Email “YES + your business name” to jcosta@parkplacefg.com and we’ll send the form.
FAQs
Is this really free?
Yes. There’s no cost to participate.
Do I have to offer a discount?
No—perks are optional. Great stories and clear value work just fine.
Can I be featured more than once?
Possibly, depending on demand and timing. Apply and note your ideal month.
What if I don’t have professional photos?
Send your best available images; we’ll help guide you on simple upgrades.
How soon could I be featured?
We typically schedule 1–3 months out. Apply early to secure preferred timing.
About Park Place Collective
We’re a service-first team led by Joe & Marni Costa, providing Mortgage, Real Estate, Reverse Mortgages, and Life Insurance Protection. Our mission is simple: be proactive, transparent, and relentlessly helpful—to clients and to our community.
Contact
Park Place Collective
Joe Costa, NMLS: 113396 • Park Place Collective NMLS: 2571108
Office: 619-990-7552 • Cell: 646-245-7856
jcosta@parkplacefg.com