Communes-Commerces. be is a Belgian online directory connecting residents with local shops and participating associations. Covering communes including Aubel, Spa, Theux, Verviers and Welkenraedt, the platform helps nearby businesses gain visibility and makes it easier for people to discover local commerce.

Its defining feature is a solidarity-based business model: more than 50% of the platform’s revenue is redistributed to participating associations, with allocations made in proportion to the number of listed businesses. Revenue comes from business subscriptions and premium services. Associations can benefit from funding for community projects, while searches and directory activity contribute to the platform’s local impact.

The site invites merchants to list their establishments and associations to participate, and provides commune-based browsing to help users find businesses in their area. Communes-Commerces. be presents itself as an alternative to conventional commercial directories, combining business promotion with support for local social and economic networks.

It also emphasizes transparency, publishing information about its redistribution model and results