Make it easy to love local
love local gift card program
Easy
If you accept Visa, you can accept the CHV Love Local gift card.
free
The BIA covers your $50/year registration fee for the first 100 businesses to sign up.
higher sales
65% of shoppers spend an average of 38% more than the card’s initial amount.
new customers
BIA marketing programs will help introduce new customers to your business through gift cards.
Treat your staff and customers!
There’s no better way to support local than to encourage your staff and clients to visit your neighbouring businesses…and they’ll do the same!
What is the chv love local gift card?
In partnership with Hello Card company, the CHV Love Local gift card is a pre-loaded gift card that works on the Visa platform.
Where are the cards redeemable?
The card will be redeemable at any participating business within Crescent Heights Village and dollars can also be allocated to specific businesses within the BIA.
Where are the cards redeemable?
The card will be redeemable at any participating business within Crescent Heights Village and dollars can also be allocated to specific businesses within the BIA.
Why would I want to participate?
- The BIA will be running cash-back promotions. Like this.
- The BIA will pay your $50 annual fee plus any activation/ transaction fees outside of your regular Visa payment processing fees.
- It can serve as your own gift card program with robust reporting and little hassle.
- Your business will be included in prizes and giveaways at BIA events and on social media.
- It helps us bring local, loyal customers to your business.
What's it going to cost me?
Nothing. The BIA will cover your annual fee of $50 as well as any activation/transaction fees outside of your regular visa payment processing fees.
Will I have to train my staff or do anything differently?
Heck no! One of the reasons we chose this program is because of how easy it is. It’s just like accepting Visa.
why is the bia doing this?
- A BIA-wide gift card makes promoting the businesses within the BIA easier.
- It encourages customers to try new and different businesses
- It allows us to run promotions that can potentially benefit all participating businesses
- It can be used in conjunction with our matching grant program.
How do I sign up?
If you already accept Visa, it’s a quick and simple registration form + a test transaction to make sure it’s connected properly. That’s it.
I still have questions...
Great! Send us an email or drop us a line at (403) 701-7686.
