
You’ve heard of them, you’ve seen them, and you may have even used them! Burdekin Gift Cards are one of the many awesome initiatives introduced by the Burdekin Chamber to encourage locals to shop local within the shire, and last month was another commendable one in terms of Burdekin Gift Card purchases across the board!
$2390,00 worth of Burdekin Gift Cards were purchased in September, with an additional $3319.78 spent within local stores using the cards.
The Burdekin Chamber was established to promote shop local initiatives, foster networking and development within the region and strength the broader community. One of the ways the chamber achieves this has been through the Burdekin Gift Card initiative; a community-wide, closed-loop gift card program. Burdekin Gift Cards can be purchased for any amount and redeemed only at participating local businesses within the area, and with over 50 local businesses part of the program, redemption opportunities come in many forms, from a physical gift to a nice dinner out on the town.
Since the program was introduced, more than $100,000 has been loaded onto the cards, directly benefiting the local community and economy, ensuring spending stays within the shire. The Burdekin Gift Card program has been an outstanding success for both the Burdekin Chamber and the rest of the community, with chamber members looking forward to its continued growth, and everything that’s to come ahead of the fast approaching Christmas silly season!
To view more information on the Burdekin Chamber visit burdekinchamber.com.au/gift-cards.
September was another successful month for the Burdekin Chamber initiative (Photo Supplied)