The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce has upgraded its popular Gift Card program, the ShopLocalCHQ Gift Card, alongside Miconex and EML. ShopLocalCHQ Gift Cards, which feature a new-look card design, are available to buy in $5-$500 denominations from the Chamber of Commerce and online.
New ShopLocalCHQ Gift Cards can be spent with over 140 businesses in Chautauqua County including restaurants, retail and services. Old ShopLocalCHQ Gift Cards still in circulation continue to be accepted.
Chautauqua County has had a Gift Card system in operation for a number of years, beginning as a gift check. The Shoptauqua Gift Card was introduced in 2017 to replace the gift check program, later becoming the ShopLocalCHQ Gift Card. To date, the economic impact of Chautauqua’s Gift Card systems surpasses $3 million.
Daniel Heitzenrater, president and CEO of the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce said the new look ShopLocalCHQ Gift Card will build on the success of the existing Gift Card program:
“The Chautauqua Chamber County of Commerce has long understood the benefits of a gift card system to drive traffic to local businesses, and keep dollars locked into Chautauqua County. The digital, retail and economic landscape continues to change and our Gift Card has evolved right alongside it, and continues to do so with our latest upgrade. Even more new businesses are coming on board with the ShopLocalCHQ Gift Card, meaning you can spend your Gift Card in more places than ever.”
Daniel adds: “The pandemic has been a challenging time for all local businesses, but we have seen a great deal of entrepreneurship and creativity in dealing with those challenges too. Local businesses still need our support, and the great thing about supporting local is that you don’t have to worry about supply chain issues, you can get what you need right here in Chautauqua County. We’ve always had great support for our Gift Card, from individuals and with bulk orders too, and hope to see that support continue.”
The Chautauqua Gift Card is part of the Downtown Gift Card concept from payments provider Miconex in association with payments technology solutions provider EML Payments. Downtown Gift Card systems run across the US, in Arizona, Colorado, Montana, Michigan and Virginia, as well as across Canada, the UK and Ireland.
For questions or bulk orders, please contact info@chautauquachamber.org Card is issued by MetaBank®, N.A., Member FDIC. Funds do not expire. Non-reloadable and no cash access. For Cardholder Agreement or Customer Service: www.getmybalance.com or 1.833.558.1088.