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Local Buying Program Connection: For every transaction processed through the LBP, BHP make a contribution to the Local Buying Foundation. The Foundation supports programs and projects which build sustainable business communities for the future. This project fell into Industry Promotion and Economic Development category.
Working together to support local businesses is critical for the Singleton community to rebuild and recover after the devastating economic effects of COVID. The Spend in Singleton program has proved to be a project that not only encourages spending locally but encourages local businesses to actively engage in the program to boost the local economy. Funding from the LBF facilitated the production of the Spend in Singleton program’s Why Leave Town cards, and corresponding marketing campaign.
The gift cards are preloaded with $250 and gifted to local businesses by application. These cards not only help the business who receive the free cards to get back on their feet with essentials, but are also supporting the participating businesses to recover the spend is kept local. In turn, this supports the local economy, supports local jobs and contributes to the long term sustainability of our business community.