Contentious times we’re living through right now. It’s hard to bring the many groups together. But it’s not impossible.
With a community currency program, you can all embrace the importance of small business and local establishments. It’s a way of bringing your community together during very difficult times.
Even large businesses can agree that small businesses employ ¾ of the population in the US and are important to our economy.
Support Small Businesses by Buying Local Currency
Buy from local merchants as part of the currency program. Show them your currency and they’ll know you’re a part of helping them recover from the economic slowdown.
Give Local Currency as Gifts
Give local currency as a gift. It’s perfect for everyone on your list because they can use it at their favorite spots no matter what they are into from restaurants to boutiques. Plus, they’ll remember to use it because it’s so unique. It won’t get lost with all the rest.
Give Local Currency as Rewards and Bonuses
Local currency can’t be taxed the way a check is. Often when you give an employee a bonus or extra pay at the end of the year, they don’t get to spend as much as you give because they pay taxes on it. Your gift or bonus will go further for your employees if you give it in the form of local currency.
Protect Your Gift
The sad reality is that a lot of businesses are closing down, even large ones. Sometimes there’s very little warning before they do. If you don’t spend the gift right away, you could lose it if the store closes down. With local currency, if one of the participants closes down, your card is still valid.
Help your neighbors. Buy local currency today from your chamber or Main Street association. If your community doesn’t have a program like this, contact us.
