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Midwest Free Community Papers

Established in 1955, Midwest Free Community Papers (MFCP) is the oldest Free Community Paper association in the nation. MFCP was founded to help its members with every aspect of their publishing business.

MFCP is led by an elected board of directors whose focus is on providing the utmost value to our members.

We do this through networking, annual conferences, virtual and onsite training, regular publisher calls, a robust display and classified ad network, free special section content, CVC audits and so much more.

NEW FOR OUR MFCP MEMBERS:

MCN Classified Network Training Made EASY!

Just 3 steps to get up to speed!!

Click on the links below to get started. It's just as easy as that!
#1) watch a short video that explains all the ins and outs of selling an MCN ad.
#2) Take a short survey to let us know that you understand the material. 3 questions – less than one minute to complete.
#3) Download sales materials that you can leave with your clients.

Join Us

Become part of an organization that understands your business and wants to help you grow and maximize your profits.

APPLY

Advertise

Reach a widespread audience in a simple cost-effective way. Pick the program that best meets your needs from our three network options.

PROGRAMS

Engage

Meet new colleagues and share knowledge, ideas and fun through ongoing networking and training opportunities.

CONNECT

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“I always learn something when meeting with different people at our conferences and online roundtables. New technologies, revenue opportunities and cost savings, all help me with my bottom line!”

— Greg Birkett, The Dubuque Advertiser, a 28,000-circulation free publication located in northeast Iowa

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"At one of MFCP’s conferences, I attended an idea exchange session and a fellow member shared their word search promotion. I took it and ran with the idea and in 2020 alone we grossed $16,800 on the promotion.”

— Jason Sethre, Filmore County Journal, a 15,000-circulation free publication located in southeast Minnesota

Find Out More!

Give us a call at 888-899-MFCP (6327) or send us a message using the form below.