Rocky's Deals Program

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Rocky's Deals is an exciting new partnership designed to foster a vibrant connection between Slippery Rock University students, faculty, and staff and the thriving local businesses of Slippery Rock and Butler County.

This collaborative initiative, brought to you by Slippery Rock University, the Slippery Rock Business Association (SRBA), and the Butler County Chamber of Commerce, aims to integrate SRU's community into the local economy while offering valuable benefits to participating businesses.

Why Your Business Should Join Rocky's Deals!

By becoming a Rocky's Deals Partner, your business will gain unparalleled opportunities to connect with the Slippery Rock University community-- a large, active, and engaged consumer base of 9,000 people who live, learn, and succeed in the community.

Key Benefits for Your Business:

  • Increased Customer Traffic: Attract SRU's thousands of students, faculty, and staff, along with their visiting family and friends, directly to your storefront
  • Active Promotion & Co-Branding: Slippery Rock University will actively promote your business, co-brand, and cross-promote during key university events like Welcome Week, Homecoming, and throughout the academic year.
  • Enhanced Visibility: Your business will receive extensive exposure through multiple university channels:
    • On-Campus Promotion: Inclusion in the new student and residence hall programming, with promotional signage displayed across SRU's campus.
    • Digital Presence: Preferred partner listing on university websites, shoutouts and video reviews on SRU's social media channels (with partner-specific tagging), and promotion in university-wide emails
    • Print Exposure: Program features that highlight member businesses in university publications
    • Promotional Materials: Receive branded or co-branded materials for your storefronts, such as window clings and stickers, at no cost.

Connecting Slippery Rock University with Local Businesses

  • SImple Participation: Joining is free and easy! All you need to do is work with your staff to operationalize a discount for customers who present a valid Slippery Rock University ID card.
  • Community Partnership: Align your business with two dedicated local organizations:
    • The Slippery Rock Business Association (SRBA), a consortium of businesses and individuals dedicated to promoting and improving the quality of life in Slippery Rock, and providing their members the opportunities to do so.
    • The Butler County Chamber of Commerce (BCCC), which welcomes you to Butler County, Western Pennsylvania's fastest-growing county-- a great place to live, work, play, and grow your business! The BCCC is proud to partner with Butler County to amplify its story, reinforcing a shared commitment to progress, partnership, and prosperity; as noted by the fact that Butler County is the number one county for incoming private investment.

What kind of deals can you offer?

We appreciate any exceptional value you can provide! Here are some examples:

  • A percentage discount (e.g., 10% off)
  • A specific dollar amount off (e.g., $20 off a $100+ total)
  • Buy One Get One deals
  • A free appetizer with purchase
  • Special student rush tickets or membership discounts

How to Participate & Learn More

Join the "Rocky's Deals" program today and become a valued partner in strengthening the connection between Slippery Rock University and our local business community!

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