Join The Best of LKN Business Network

The Best of LKN is a hyper-local digital media platform and professional network connecting Lake Norman’s most respected small businesses with the 200,000+ locals who turn to us every month for recommendations, resources, and community.

We don’t promote everyone. We promote the best.

$97/month – no contracts, cancel anytime. Apply below…

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The Reach Behind the Network

Our audience isn’t just large — it’s loyal. These numbers reflect years of trust built with one of the most engaged local communities in the region:

• Email Newsletter – 21,000+ emails sent every month | 70% open rate
• Podcast – 180,000+ downloads 
• Website – 576,000+ visitors 
• YouTube – Over 1 million views
• Social Media – 150K+ monthly views on Facebook & Instagram

When you’re part of this network, your business is front and center with an audience that is already paying attention.

Who We Reach

Our audience isn’t just local — it’s the right local. The Best of LKN readers, listeners, and followers are smart, socially connected, and community-minded. They’re homeowners, professionals, and decision-makers who take local recommendations seriously and spend accordingly. These are the people who leave reviews, refer friends, and become long-term loyal customers.

Who We Accept

Membership in The Best of LKN network is not open to everyone, and that’s intentional.

We accept a limited number of members per business category, and every applicant goes through a brief review process. We look for businesses with a strong local reputation, a commitment to quality, and owners who understand that the best marketing starts with a great product or service.

If that’s you, we’d love to talk.

What Members Receive

• Inclusion in a curated, high-trust local network.
• Exposure across email, podcast, website, YouTube, and social media.
• Access to a community of like-minded local entrepreneurs and professionals.
• Opportunities to sponsor special events.
• No contracts. No long-term commitments. Results, or you walk.

The Investment

$97 per month

Our mission is to elevate the local small business community — and that means making high-quality, high-reach referral marketing accessible to the independent business owners who deserve it most. There’s no catch, no contract, and no gimmicks. Just smart, consistent engagement.

Think you’re a fit?

We’re selective about who joins. If you run a business you’re proud of and want to put it in front of the most engaged local audience in the Lake Norman area, we’d love to hear from you.