what does burner friendly business even mean?

Why couldn't a burner do business at the same places as everyone else?

Yeah, and Chains, think about all those RV companies that won't rent to you if you're going to Burning Man. those are definitely burner un-friendly businesses. there's got to be the flip side to that coin.

I agree Slack.

Also - i know how expensive it is to get to the playa. As much as i could go to any tailor or shop to get things done... at this time of year, i'd like to support fellow burners who are trying to get to the playa themselves by using their services or buying their products.

And, of course, it's always fun to be able to share playa stories while getting my kilt/skirt, fur coat, altered. I don't think i can get that service at my local dry cleaners :-).

I don't know if this counts, but I'm an L.A.-based henna artist, and I offer a discount for special body art for those going to the Playa. Every year I do designs for burners who plan to show off a lot of (decorated) skin.

don't know if this counts, but I'm an L.A.-based henna artist, and I offer a discount for special body art for those going to the Playa. Every year I do designs for burners who plan to show off a lot of (decorated) skin.

I really like the idea. All the burner events you hear about always shun anything but absolutely necessary business (like admission fees, etc.) because of the "no commerce" BM thing. And i love that. However, I see no reason why we can't designate a function specifically for burners to do business. It is, for many of us, how we generate the money to get to the playa in the first place. And some of us do a lot more (financially) than just show up. Unless you're a trust fund baby, this is earned income.

Personally, I would much rather network with burners than most of the geeks I usually meet at networking events.