[OMS_MANAGERS] Downtown Dollars

[Kelly Haverkate]

We tried our "Dayton Dollars" program and found it pretty tedious.  The
biggest problem with selling something up front, is that you have it as a
liability hanging out  there on your books.  Forever, if they don't get
redeemed!
I purchased a "card" from McMinnville Downtown Assoc and they seemed to
have a system that would have worked much better!
Check with them!
Kelly

Kelly Haverkate
Program Manger
Downtown Dayton

On Thu, Jul 9, 2020 at 12:08 PM W Darin Rutledge, Executive Director <
darin at downtownklamathfalls.org> wrote:

> 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
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> 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.
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> Let me know what you settle on!
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> *W. Darin Rutledge*
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> Klamath Falls Downtown Association
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> *From: *OMS_MANAGERS <oms_managers-bounces at omls.oregon.gov> on behalf of <
> director at coosbaydowntown.org>
> *Reply-To: *Oregon Main Street program managers <
> oms_managers at omls.oregon.gov>
> *Date: *Thursday, July 9, 2020 at 11:55 AM
> *To: *"oms_managers at omls.oregon.gov" <oms_managers at omls.oregon.gov>
> *Subject: *[OMS_MANAGERS] Downtown Dollars
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> 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.
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> If it is easier to call me you can reach me on my cell: 541-294-2349.
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> Thanks,
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> Holly
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> Holly Boardman
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> Executive Director
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> Coos Bay Downtown Association
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> 320 Central Ave. Suite 410
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> Coos Bay, Or 97420
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> 541-266-9706
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