Partner with Support New Bern
Connect with over 18,400+ monthly local readers, active homeowners, relocations, and visitors seeking trusted Craven County merchants and service pros.
Verified Directory Profile
Dominate local search rankings across Historic Downtown New Bern, Trent Woods, and James City with a verified profile.
- High-authority Dofollow SEO Backlink
- Verified Merchant trust badge on all searches
- Direct phone tap, address navigation & reviews
- Instant customer quote inquiry form
Contractor & Trade Lead Roster
Receive verified Craven County homeowner quote requests for crawlspace, HVAC, plumbing, roofing, and electrical.
- Zero monthly retainers • Pay only for qualified leads
- Direct SMS & email dispatch within 60 seconds
- Territorial exclusivity per zip code
- Direct link to /service-requests/ quote board
Media & Newsletter Sponsorship
Showcase your brand inside our Thursday Weekend Digest, investigative news stories, and header banner positions.
- Leaderboard & in-article banner ad slots
- Thursday Community Digest dedicated sponsor spot
- Permanent SEO-boosted editorial feature story
- Social amplification across Facebook & Instagram
Local Artisan & Maker Showcase
Craven County makers, coastal artisans, and local retail storefronts get featured with zero commission and zero fees.
- Zero commission, zero affiliate cut • 100% free
- Featured card in /local-essentials/ curated hub
- "Verified Local Maker" trust badge & map link
- Direct traffic funnel to your storefront
Proven Growth for Craven County Businesses
Hear how verified merchants and service professionals grow their customer pipeline with Support New Bern.
“Within our first month of joining the Verified Directory, we saw a 40% uptick in phone calls from newcomers relocating to Trent Woods. The Google ranking boost alone paid for the year.”
“Having our downtown confection shop spotlighted in the Local Essentials store brought in steady foot traffic from coastal tourists looking for verified New Bern makers.”
“The Thursday newsletter sponsorship delivered direct inquiries for our riverfront catering. It's the most targeted local marketing we've used in Craven County.”
Craven County Micro-Market Directories
Explore verified local listings, service contractors, and community recommendations organized across each Craven neighborhood.
Have an Enterprise or Custom Campaign Inquiry?
We collaborate with regional chambers, realtors, healthcare networks, and major community festivals. Contact our local operations desk directly.