Browsing is always free. Members get the tools to rate, connect and apply — and help keep small businesses visible.
Community Explorer
Free
Everything you need to discover
Community Member
$3.99 / month
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Search the directory
Browse small businesses, stories and locations
Recommend or add businesses
Nominate local favorites or list your own
Read ratings
See community scores on every listing
Browse the job board
View open jobs across local businesses
Browse Home Services
See handypeople, service areas and bios
Browse community events
Find gatherings by city and state
Rate businesses
Give your own 1–5 star ratings
Home Services contact
Phone, email and website for every pro
Apply to jobs
Application links and hiring emails
Submit community events
Share local gatherings for approval
Support the mission
Directly fund a platform for Black & brown businesses
No. Searching the directory, reading ratings, and browsing jobs and Home Services are free for everyone.
Yes. Go to My Account and click “Manage membership” to cancel or change your card. You keep access until the end of your paid period.
Same benefits. Yearly is $47 — about two months free compared to paying $3.99 every month.
Memberships keep The Purple Book running and growing, so more Black, Brown and All small businesses get found by the neighbors they serve.