Clear Mountain Provisions Joins the Haymarket Gainesville Business Association

August 07, 2025

When we first set roots in Gainesville, we knew we were stepping into a community with deep history and an entrepreneurial heartbeat. Today, we’re proud to announce that Clear Mountain Provisions is now an official member of the Haymarket Gainesville Business Association (HGBA)—a volunteer-run, 501(c)(6) nonprofit that has championed local businesses since 1990 and reorganized in 2007 to keep pace with the region’s explosive growth.

Why HGBA felt like “home” for us

  • Shared mission of connection and collaboration – HGBA’s purpose is explicit: provide networking opportunities, promote collaboration, and deliver timely local information so member companies can thrive. Those values mirror our own commitment to community-first commerce and environmental stewardship.
     
  • Accessible, relationship-driven programming – Membership grants us unlimited access to the association’s monthly networking meetings, plus quarterly joint events with neighboring chambers at no extra cost. For a small, purpose-driven brand like ours, that’s an invaluable forum to swap ideas, share challenges, and source local vendors who care about sustainable supply chains.
     
  • Amplifying voices that give back – HGBA’s platform spotlights member success stories and nonprofit initiatives, from mental-health-focused Payton’s Project (which has funded 17 wellness rooms and $80K in student scholarships) to community stalwarts like House of Mercy, which feeds 700+ families monthly. Joining HGBA lets us elevate environmental causes alongside peers already making measurable social impact.
     
  • Affordability that respects small-business realities – With dues starting at $75 per year for solopreneurs and $120 for growing teams, HGBA keeps the barrier to entry refreshingly low. That cost-conscious structure aligns with our belief that doing what’s right for people and planet shouldn’t require deep pockets.
     
  • Tangible marketing support – Members earn a public directory listing, free “Member Spotlight” features drawn at each meeting, and the right to post events across HGBA’s website, newsletter, and social channels—all without additional fees. Those tools help us share sustainability education, product launches, and tree-planting milestones with a wider audience that already values local enterprise.

How this strengthens our purpose

At Clear Mountain Provisions, everything we offer exists to help people slow down, reconnect with nature, and restore the ecosystems that sustain us. By weaving ourselves into the HGBA network, we:

  • Deepen local sourcing partnerships that shorten supply chains and minimize environmental footprints.
  • Advance regional conservation conversations by bringing a “planet-positive” lens to monthly meet-ups.
  • Mentor emerging artisans who, like us, are turning passion projects into businesses rooted in ethics over expedience.

Most importantly, membership lets us keep the circle of impact close to home. When you light one of our candles, you’re also helping bolster a vibrant Northern Virginia small-business community that gives back, leads with integrity, and refuses to compromise on sustainability.

 

We’re honored to add our voice to HGBA’s collective chorus and look forward to many evenings of shared insight (and maybe a few scent samples) at upcoming meetings. 

 

See you on the third Tuesday.

Lighting the way to a greener future.