Thursday, March 13, 2014

Go Local Anniversary

It's an anniversary the Go Local program.

It's been one year ago since the first reward cards were issued in the program encouraging local shopping in the Fort Frances area.

Consultant Tannis Drysdale says a recent study shows the program has high awareness in the community with at least half of all households surveyed having at least one membership.

There was also a 20 per cent increase in local spending by those with the cards.

Over 40 businesses are participating with more than $22-thousand in gift rewards issues to card holders since the program began.