[OMS_MANAGERS] Downtown Dollars

[Sarah Lu Heath]

You might call the Astoria Warrenton Chamber of Commerce – they do a successful ‘Clam Bucks’ program, but I’m not sure how it works.

Sarah Lu Heath
Executive Director
Astoria Downtown Historic District Association
No.1-12th Street, Suite 114
PO Box 261
Astoria, OR 97103
503.791.7940
www.AstoriaDowntown.com<http://www.astoriadowntown.com/>

From: OMS_MANAGERS <oms_managers-bounces at omls.oregon.gov> On Behalf Of W Darin Rutledge, Executive Director
Sent: Thursday, July 9, 2020 12:08 PM
To: Oregon Main Street program managers <oms_managers at omls.oregon.gov>
Subject: Re: [OMS_MANAGERS] Downtown Dollars

Looking forward to hearing from others – I did some research a while back but we haven’t had the capacity to pull the trigger on anything yet. I did find one program that seemed to be a good model in terms of reasonable administrative lift, technology, and a “credible” look and feel. Details are here: https://downtownsantacruz.com/downtowndollars

There’s always the old school method – print the $, get businesses on board, then simply have them submit for reimbursement when the certificates are tendered. There’s a lot to be said for that, however; programs like the above require a business to be on board with not only the concept, but also with an additional point of sale process, up front registration, etc.

Let me know what you settle on!

W. Darin Rutledge
Executive Director
Klamath Falls Downtown Association
darin at downtownklamathfalls.org<mailto:darin at downtownklamathfalls.org>
541.539.6212
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From: OMS_MANAGERS <oms_managers-bounces at omls.oregon.gov<mailto:oms_managers-bounces at omls.oregon.gov>> on behalf of <director at coosbaydowntown.org<mailto:director at coosbaydowntown.org>>
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Date: Thursday, July 9, 2020 at 11:55 AM
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Subject: [OMS_MANAGERS] Downtown Dollars

Hello,

I was hoping that some of you have worked with "Downtown Dollars" in your downtowns. If so, could you let me know how your program works? We are wanting to have some downtown dollars made for the holiday season that we have printed and then customers can get an extra 10% off when they use them at stores. How are you doing this? Any information is welcome.

If it is easier to call me you can reach me on my cell: 541-294-2349.

Thanks,
Holly

Holly Boardman
Executive Director
Coos Bay Downtown Association
320 Central Ave. Suite 410
Coos Bay, Or 97420
541-266-9706
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