I-40 Business
Welcome to the i-40 Business Network.
About Us
We’re an online business network of targeted publications covering the absolute best of the 2,500+ miles of Interstate 40.
Our Mission
Promote economic development along the I-40 corridor by creating a guide to the absolute best hotels, restaurants, exits, attractions, events, employers & places to live.
Learn how to add your company below.
ALL TOPICS
Our editors cover every aspect of I-40 including Business, Logistics, Travel & Living. We have fun & professional sites dedicated to each category including Attractions, Business, Employment, Events, Exits, Gas, Homes, Hotels, Logistics, Real Estate, Restaurants, Trucking & Travel.
TRAVELING
Hotel, Food & Gas
Do you run one of the top Hotels, Restaurants, Gas Stations or Attractions convenient to I-40? We would love to hear from you & give you a complimentary profile that looks as good as this page.
LIVING
Homes & Furnishings
Do you offer high-end homes or furnishings near I-40? Get your complimentary profile that looks as good as this page. Upgrade for even more exposure.
WORKING
Add an Employer
Are you an Employer serving an I-40 market? Get your complimentary employer profile. We also have optional profile upgrades, sponsorship & job postings.
BUSINESS
Add a Business
Does your business cater to I-40 businesses such as Logistics, Trucking, Warehousing, Maintenance, Construction, Real Estate, Gas or Food. Contact us for a complimentary profile.
QUALITY BRANDS
We only cover the highest quality National & Local companies & brands. So, you know you are always in good company! Contact us to get your complimentary profile!
Profiles Luxury Design | Complimentary
Even our editorial is as luxurious as the brands we cover. You’ve worked hard building your brand. And, you’re smart to have it represented properly even when it comes to editorial coverage. That’s why we insist on the highest design standards when it comes to every detail of our networks. Our profiles are complimentary because we consider them to be editorial. And, publications should never charge for editorial.
Features
What you will get
Our complimentary editorial is as beautiful as any paid sponsorship anywhere. We love professional full screen photography and professionally written copy. We also provide links to your official web site along with many other editorial opportunities.
Featured Brands
Want to feature your brands, products, latest news or other company content? We believe that extremely high quality branding does not have to be expensive. We want our sponsorship packages to be accessible for high quality brands at all levels. So, for as little as $16 per month, you can get a regular feature on the front page of a site in our network.
$40
per year
ON-RAMP
PROFILE
ON-RAMP Company Profile
Profile Refresh 1x/year
POSTS
0 Featured Posts – Upgrade
BILLBOARDS
Can enjoy Front Page “Billboard” & Category “Billboard” Sponsorship until CRUISE or SPEED LANE Level sponsors take the positions.
$40
per quarter
CRUISE
PROFILE
CRUISE Company Profile
Profile Refresh 1x/year
POSTS
2 Featured Posts/Quarter
1 Image in Posts (Logo or Photo)
Additional Posts – Upgrade
BILLBOARDS
Can enjoy Front Page “Billboard” & Category “Billboard” Sponsorship until SPEED LANE Level sponsors take the positions.
$40
per month
SPEED LANE
PROFILE
SPEED LANE Company Profile
Profile Refresh 1x/year
POSTS
2 Featured Posts/Month
1 Image in Posts (Logo or Photo)
Additional Posts – $20/each
BILLBOARDS
First 16 on each site get our Front Page “Billboard” Sponsorship. First 16 in each category get a Category “Billboard” Sponsorship of that Category.
$0
per month
EDITORIAL
PROFILE
Once companies are approved, our editorial team will work with the company to build the profile. NOTE: Editors choose which brands get awarded profiles, the content of those profiles & when they are refreshed.
POSTS
All approved companies may submit posts for consideration. Editors choose which brands to cover, when to cover them & the content of that coverage.
SPONSORSHIP
Editors can choose to feature companies as editorial as long as Sponsors don’t own those slots.
$40
per quarter
CRUISE
PROFILE
STARTER Company Profile
Profile Refresh 1x/year
POSTS
2 Featured Posts/Quarter
1 Image in Posts (Logo or Photo)
Additional Posts – Upgrade
SPONSORSHIP
Can enjoy Front Page & Category Sponsorship until Pro Level sponsors take the positions.
$40
per month
SPEED LANE
PROFILE
PRO Company Profile
Profile Refresh 1x/year
POSTS
2 Featured Posts/Month
1 Image in Posts (Logo or Photo)
Additional Posts – $20/each
SPONSORSHIP
First 16 on each site get Front Page Sponsorship. First 16 in each category get Sponsorship of that Category.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions.
How do I add my company?
Click here to contact us. Our editors will review your company or brand to see if we are a great fit. If so, we’ll work with you to add a beautiful profile. And, it is editorial. So, it is no charge.
How much does it cost?
Editorial is no charge with no advertising requirement. All approved companies may upgrade to one of our sponsor packages for as little as $16 per month to get regularly featured posts, sponsorship & other amenities. But, upgrading is not required in order to keep your complimentary profile.
Is upgrading required?
No! Your profile is editorial. And, publications should never charge for editorial. But, we have priced the sponsor upgrades so they fit into any size company budget. And, there are only 16 sponsor slots per front page & category. So, if you want one, it is best to get one as soon as possible.
What are your criteria?
We’re looking for the best companies & brands convenient to I-40. We want to see that in every detail of your business, products, services, locations, web site & social media presence.
If not approved, can I upgrade anyway?
No company can buy their way onto the network. Every company must meet our standards.
Why should I upgrade?
Get the absolute best coverage on our network for as little as $16 per month. Where else can you get the highest quality design & prestigious sponsor placement for such a small investment. And, we give you monthly features to give you an active presence which is so incredibly important online. Clients regularly seeing new information from a brand has always been a cornerstone of any good marketing plan.
Can I be on more than one site?
Absolutely. As long as your company fits with the topic of the site, our editors will be glad to consider you for editorial coverage on that site.
Where are you based?
Our founders have lived & done business along the I-40 Corridor for 25+ years and have had publications & career sites in every city along the 2500+ miles of I-40. We also have sites nationally covering every industry we cover on the i40Business Network.
What other networks do you own?
We’ve been developing web publications since 1997. Our investors and developers are the founders of over 1,000 other sites and networks including BusinessMVP, CareerMVP, HomeMVP, AdRecruiter, HVACNews, InteriorDesignVIP and hundreds others.
What are your credentials?
The web is littered with overnight gurus who claim to know what they are doing. Yet, their portfolio of work clearly shows they do not. Our Founder, Chris Sparks, has his BSBA in Marketing & MBA from the Bryan School of Business at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. And, he has 30+ years in business & 20+ years in online business working with thousands of the top brands in the world. Since 1997, he has developed thousands of web publications & projects. And, he still owns & manages over 1,000 online publications, most of which are 15 – 20 years old.
Do you work with Ad Agencies & PR Firms?
Absolutely! Since we started in 1997, agencies have been a cornerstone of our business. And, we have always paid a much higher commission than the industry standard. You’ve already done the business development. Why shouldn’t you get paid at a level deserving of your work?
Do you offer Ad Agency or PR Services?
No. That is a complete conflict of interest for any publication to offer Ad Agency or PR Firm services. But, we are always glad to refer the companies we know to our favorite Ad Agencies & PR Firms.
Do you build web sites for brands?
No. But, we will be glad to refer you to a respected agency who does. Our design team is exclusively committed to providing our sponsor brands with the best designs on our networks. And, we believe that all brands big & small should have a dedicated team who specializes in web design & online marketing. And that team should have marketing, design & technology credentials & a portfolio worthy of your brand.