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Nearly 3,000 Homes · 9×12 Premium Cardstock · 100% Industry Exclusivity

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~3,000Hornell Households
9×12"Oversized Cardstock
1Business Per Industry
16Paid Spots Total
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Why Hornell Businesses Choose the Spotlight

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Total Exclusivity

One business per industry — period. You own your category for the entire Summer 2026 run. Your competitor simply cannot be on this card.

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Unavoidable Reach

This 9×12 premium card lands in nearly 3,000 Hornell mailboxes via USPS EDDM. No algorithm. No scrolling past it. It’s physically in the home.

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Digital + Physical

Standard and Large spots include a custom QR profile page. Customers scan from the card and land directly on your business page — tracked every time.

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We Design It Free

You don't need to lift a finger on design. Our Alfred Web Design team builds your full-color ad from scratch, included in every spot.

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$0.06–$0.16 Per Home

Even the Large Feature spot works out to just $0.16 per household. What does a Facebook ad cost per real local impression? Exactly.

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Community First

We proudly donate advertising space to local anchors like Fresh Start Church and Hornell Partners for Growth to support Hornell outreach.

Summer 2026 — Live Availability

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Click an available spot to claim your industry. Scroll right on mobile.

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HORNELL'S PREMIUM COMMUNITY BUSINESS GUIDE · SUMMER 2026

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Select Your Exposure

All spots include free professional ad design. First 6 spots get the early bird rate.

Small Spot

2.75" × 1.6" · Business card feel · Back side

$149
  • ✓ Free Ad Design
  • ✓ Full Color, High-Gloss Print
  • ✓ Industry Exclusivity
  • ✓ Nearly 3,000 Household Reach
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Standard Spot

2.75" × 3.5" · Portrait format · Front & back

$229
  • ✓ Free Ad Design
  • ✓ QR Profile Page Included
  • ✓ Custom Coupon / Offer
  • ✓ Industry Exclusivity
  • ✓ Nearly 3,000 Household Reach

Large Feature

4.5" × 3.5" · Premium front placement · Top corners

$399
  • ✓ Free Ad Design
  • ✓ QR Profile Page Included
  • ✓ Top of Card Placement
  • ✓ Maximum Visual Impact
  • ✓ Industry Exclusivity
  • ✓ Nearly 3,000 Household Reach
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Double Your Impact

Target the Holiday Rush Fall & Winter 10,000-Home Regional Pre-Sale

Our upcoming Fall & Holiday Spotlight Card lands in 10,000 mailboxes across **Hornell, Canisteo, Arkport, Almond, Alfred, and Alfred Station** in late October 2026 — timed perfectly to connect our neighboring communities right before the Black Friday and Christmas shopping rush.

Why Pre-Register Now?

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Early Bird & Loyalty Offer: Save 15% on all spots! Returning advertisers and pre-registrations who lock in by July 6th secure exclusive discounted rates.

  • ✓ Category Lockout: Guarantee your business is the exclusive partner for the busy holiday season.
  • ✓ Lock-in 15% Savings: Save up to $100 off regular regional campaign rates.
  • ✓ Priority Placement: Pre-sale buyers get first pick of Large and Standard front-side spots.

Meet the Publisher

Local Roots, Local Results.

We are Alfred Web Design, based in Alfred, NY. As local business owners in the Southern Tier ourselves, we understand the daily challenge of reaching real local customers without blowing your budget on digital ads. The Maple City Spotlight is our answer — a premium physical product backed by technology, built for businesses like yours.

Website Design

Custom, high-converting websites built for local growth and lead generation.

Graphic Design

Logos, branding, and professional ad creative that commands attention in the mailbox.

Print & Marketing

Premium physical marketing — cards, banners, signs, and now the Spotlight mailer.

Need more than a spot? Let's talk growth.

Details

Frequently Asked Questions

When does it mail?

The Summer 2026 card hits nearly 3,000 Hornell mailboxes in late June 2026 via USPS EDDM — timed perfectly for summer spending season. Ad proofs must be approved by mid-June.

Who designs my ad?

We do — free of charge. Our Alfred Web Design team contacts you within 24 hours of purchase to build your custom full-color ad from scratch. You approve the proof before anything goes to print.

Why only one business per category?

Because diluted mailers don't work. We give you total market dominance in your trade — no competitors on the same card, ever. First to pay locks the category.

What is EDDM?

Every Door Direct Mail. The USPS delivers to every household on a chosen route — no mailing list, no targeting cost. Your card lands in nearly 3,000 Hornell homes, guaranteed.

What's a QR profile page?

Standard and Large spots include a free digital landing page at maplecityspotlight.com/profile/your-business. We print a QR code in your ad. Customers scan → land on your page → call or visit.

How do I pay?

Securely via PayPal — credit card, debit, or PayPal balance accepted. Payment locks your spot and category instantly. We collect payment before ordering print.