Step-by-Step Guide

Get Listed on Explore MHC

Adding your business or event is free and takes less than 10 minutes. Here's everything you need to know.

48-Hour Approval

Free to List

Featured Options Available

For Business Owners

How to Add Your Business

Join the growing Martinsville & Henry County business directory. Listing your business is completely free and helps locals discover what you offer.

Create a Business Owner Account

Head to the registration page and select 'Business Owner' as your account type. Fill in your name, email, and create a password. You'll receive a verification email to confirm your account.

Use the email you want to receive notifications on

Check your spam folder if you don't see the verification email

Each business owner account can manage one business listing

Fill Out Your Business Details

Navigate to 'Submit Business' from your dashboard. Complete the form with your business name, category, description (up to 300 characters), contact info, hours of operation, and upload up to 5 photos.

Choose the best-fitting category and subcategory for search visibility

Write a clear, keyword-rich description of your services

Upload high-quality photos — your main photo appears on directory cards

Street address is optional for home-based businesses

Add your social media links (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)

Submit & Wait for Approval

Once you submit, your listing enters the review queue. Our admin team reviews every submission to maintain quality. You'll receive an email notification when your listing is approved or if any changes are needed.

Approval typically happens within 48 hours

If rejected, you'll see the reason on your dashboard and can edit & resubmit

Ensure your business is located in or serves Martinsville & Henry County

You're Live — Get Discovered!

Once approved, your business appears in the directory and is searchable by the community. From your dashboard, you can edit your listing anytime, track page views, and upgrade to a featured placement for extra visibility.

Featured placement starts at just $10/week

Featured businesses appear at the top of the directory and on the homepage

Share your listing link on social media for more exposure

Ready to List Your Business?

It's free, fast, and puts you in front of the Martinsville & Henry County community.

Create Your Account

For Everyone

How to Submit an Event

Whether you're a business owner or a community member, anyone with an account can submit local events for the community calendar.

Log Into Your Account

Sign in with your Business Owner or Community Member account. Don't have one yet? Registration is free and takes just a minute.

Both Business Owners and Community Members can submit events

If you only need to submit events, a Community Member account is perfect

Fill Out the Event Details

Go to 'Submit Event' from your dashboard or navigation menu. Add your event name, date (start and end), time, location, description, category, and an event image.

Include the full address so attendees can find the venue easily

Add an end date for multi-day events

Upload an eye-catching event image or flyer

Write a description that covers: what, when, where, and who it's for

Submit & Get Approved

Your event enters the review queue and will be approved within 48 hours. You'll be notified by email when it goes live on the community events calendar.

Events are automatically hidden from public view once the end date passes

You can view your past events on your account dashboard

Make sure event details are accurate — this builds community trust

Boost with Featured Placement

Want your event front and center? Upgrade to a featured event placement. Featured events appear at the top of the events page and on the homepage, reaching more people in the community.

Featured event pricing starts at just $5/week

Choose 'Until Event Date' to stay featured right up to your event

Featured events get a special badge and priority listing

Have an Event to Share?

Let the Martinsville & Henry County community know what's happening.

Submit an Event

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it free to list my business?

Yes! Adding a standard business listing is completely free. Featured placements are optional paid upgrades starting at $10/week.

How long does approval take?

Most submissions are reviewed and approved within 48 hours. You'll receive an email notification once your listing status changes.

What if my listing is rejected?

You'll see the rejection reason on your dashboard. Simply click 'Edit & Resubmit' to make changes and resubmit for approval.

Can I edit my listing after it's live?

Absolutely! You can update your business details, photos, hours, and contact info anytime from your dashboard.

Who can submit events?

Both Business Owners and Community Members can submit events. Anyone with an account can share local happenings.

What happens to past events?

Events are automatically hidden from public view after their end date passes, but they remain visible in your account dashboard.

Still Have Questions?

We're here to help. Reach out to our team and we'll get you set up.