UPDATE: After slightly more than two hours, Salina Downtown, Inc., has sold out its Local Love BOGO Promo!
Penny Bettles, executive director of Salina Downtown, Inc., told Salina Post that $12,000 in gift cards were sold. Bettles said that Salina Downtown, Inc., is working to secure additional funding so that it can continue the program.
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Salina Downtown, Inc., has launched a new program to encourage people to support downtown businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic: the Local Love BOGO Promo!
By purchasing a $25 gift card from any of the participating businesses people participating can receive another $25 gift card for free!
"We understand the emotional and economic hardships our small businesses are currently facing," said Penny Bettles, executive director of Salina Downtown, Inc. "It is up to us, the community, to continue to support our local small businesses through this incredibly tough time. Without small businesses our economy would simply not grow and thrive."
Currently there are twenty-three downtown businesses participating in the program. To purchase a gift card, visit www.salinadowntown.com/shop. Select two cards, one you will pay for, and one you will get for free! Be sure to use the coupon code DOWNTOWNBOGO to receive the free gift card. Salina Downtown, Inc. will safely mail your gift cards within three-five business days.
Salina Downtown, Inc. has raised $4,750 from organizations around the community.
"Without their funding and help this project would not be possible," Bettles said. "While I am super pleased with the amount raised in just a week, I also know that more funding is needed to make this a success."
If you are interested in donating to this important program, please visit www.salinadowntown.com/shop or email Penny Bettles at pbettles@salinadowntown.com.