We would like to introduce to you an amazing new opportunity for you and your business, the “Think Local First Card”. Be sure to take a moment and read this important message now, as there is a special $20 discount offer that is only available until November 30th.
Cards will be available for purchase by consumers at the Fernie Museum starting December 9
Imagine having a direct line into hundreds of local cardholders’ homes to promote your business’s discounts, deals and events. As a Think Local First member your business is promoted through monthly emails, plus you gain access to additional print, press and online advertising. Start now, by Registering online here.
A NEW WAY TO ADVERTISE?
Want a way to share information about your local business to customers who recognize the amazing products, prices and customer service they receive when shopping at locally owned Fernie stores? The Think Local First membership offers you access to advertise to this specialty market.
SO HOW MUCH?
For just $120 a year (with a $20 discount if you pay by 30 November), you gain access to incredible advertising opportunity for sharing information about your business’s special deals, offers, sales and events to customers who are interested in supporting Fernie local businesses. This is even less than the cost of just one average print ad.
WHAT DO I GET? As a Think Local First member you receive:
- 5 Think Local First cards to either sell or to give as gifts
- Think Local First recycled cotton bag
- Think Local First window cling decal
- Think Local First magnet to display at register
- Access to the wine and cheese ‘members only’ launch party
- Unlimited updatable online promotion listings with your business logo, website link and contact information on WWW.THINKLOCALFERNIE.CA
- Monthly emails to Think Local First cardholders
- On-going support from a dedicated “Think Local First” coordinator
- Regular Think Local First ads in Fernie Fix and Free Press.
Click here to sign up online right now!
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Local businesses offer special deals to Think Local First cardholders by listing their events, sales and special offers on the WWW.THINKLOCALFERNIE.CA website. Customers purchase Think Local First cards to access special deals only available to Think Local First cardholders. Businesses get a new form of advertising with a direct line into cardholders homes with the monthly Think Local First e-newsletter. Cardholders get great deals. Everybody wins!
WHAT SHOULD I OFFER?
This could be a great way to promote special offers, inform customers about new products, help you move last seasons stock or just keeping the public aware of what you have on sale at your business. What a brilliant way to stay in the public eye. You post as many promotion listings online as you want and update your them as often or as little as you want. You can set expiration dates for your offers if you want.
WHEN DOES IT HAPPEN?
Now! Be sure to sign up before November 30th to ensure you can access all the special offers and advertising available (and enjoy the special launch party). Cards will be available to the public for sale the second week in December (beginning Dec. 9th). Although you can purchase your Think Local First membership any time of the year, by purchasing before November 30th, you receive a $20 discount so the cost is just $100. Also, by registering by this date you will have access to our special wine and cheese launch on the 8th of December.
WHAT ABOUT THE CARDS?
For only $10 customers can purchase the Think Local First card plus recyclable cotton Think Local First bag, or purchase just the Think Local First card for $5. The credit card size recycled plastic card can slip easily into a wallet. It also comes with a cut out key fob option that can attach to a key ring. Customers use these cards to identify themselves as a Think Local First cardholder. This will allow them to access the special promotions that you have listed on the website.
WHERE?
The Think Local First cards will be available to purchase at the Fernie Museum in the second week of December following the special launch party for participating businesses. They will also be available at special events throughout the year. To participate all you need to do is go to WWW.THINKLOCALFERNIE.CA to sign up.
WHO IS MAKING THIS HAPPEN?
Advocates for Local Living (ALL) is a volunteer-run, Wildsight project aimed to support and inspire a thriving sustainable Fernie community. You may be familiar with some of our other projects including: Think Tank Cinema, Fernie Mug Club, Green Drinks, and the FERNS Community Currency project. For the last 5 years, Advocates for Local Living has coordinated the Think Local First project, which featured the Community Coupon book. The new and improved Think Local First Card is a much more sustainable option, with a lot more flexibility for you, the business owner.
WHY DOES IT MATTER?
Local businesses play a huge role in what makes our community great. The Think Local First program is designed to help protect economic stability, community self-reliance and the unique character of Fernie by raising awareness, community recognition and promoting the support of local businesses.
WHAT DO I DO NOW?
It’s a quick and easy process. Click here to sign up for your 1 year business membership. Once you complete the registration you will be able to add your promotion listing instantly! You can pay online through paypal or drop off a cheque at the Fernie Museum.
NOT SO WEB SAVVY?
Don’t worry, our Think Local First Coordinator can help. Send us an email at info@thinklocalfernie.ca and we can load up the information for you. Please note though, there is a small additional fee for this service.
Thank you for your support of the Think Local First program, we look forward to promoting your business in the season of 2010/11 and beyond.
Advocates for Local Living
WWW.THINKLOCALFERNIE.CA
