Keep Holiday Dollars Local: Join the #ShopNavarreFirst E-Gift Card Program

Why Join Now

Consumers plan to spend nearly half (46%) of their holiday budget on gift cards. Gift cards are economically resilient, and even with tight budgets holiday spending is projected to rise ~8%, driven in large part by Gen Z. That’s real money your business can capture—if you’re part of our #ShopNavarreFirst E‑Gift Card program.

When community members buy the #ShopNavarreFirst E-Gift Card, they can spend it only at participating local businesses. Every enrollment keeps more of those gift‑card dollars right here in Navarre—supporting jobs, services, and our “Small Town” charm—instead of flowing to national brands and ecommerce giants.

Bottom line: If you accept the card, you’re visible to every cardholder hunting for places to shop local this season.
 

1. Enroll your business (it takes just a few minutes).
   Buy a #ShopNavarreFirst Gift Card
2. Get listed on the #ShopNavarreFirst marketplace so shoppers can find you by category and map.
3. Accept the #ShopNavarrreFirst E‑Gift Card just like a regular credit card at the register/online.
4. Get paid through your usual merchant processor—no new hardware required.

• New customers discovering you via the #ShopNavarreFirst E-Gift Card Directory
• Bigger baskets—gift card spend routinely exceeds face value
• Marketing lift from Chamber‑led campaigns and press mentions
• Easy acceptance—no extra tech; runs on existing payments
• Feel‑good local story your team and customers love to share

1. Prizes: Use the #ShopNavarreFirst E-Gift Card as a prize for contests and door prizes.
2. Fundraisers: Feature the card in auctions and raffles that benefit local causes.
3. Gift Baskets: Turn any basket into a Shop Local basket by adding the #ShopNavarreFirst E-Gift Card—perfect for realtors and corporate gifters.
4. Holiday Fairs: Set up a booth to sell cards on the spot. Use the Order Desk tool for instant gifting.
5. Scavenger Hunt Parties: Give each team member a #ShopNavarreFirst E-Gift Card and an hour to spend in our community—celebrate together after.
6. Donations: Give the gift that gives back; families in need choose what’s best for them.
7. Teacher Gifts: Ask schools to include a “#ShopNavarreFirst E-Gift Card for teachers” reminder in bulletins.
8. Coach Gifts: Add a note in your newsletters—perfect “thanks for a great season.”
9. Employee Gifts: A meaningful alternative to the regular gifts - supports staff and the community.
10. Time‑Out Treats: Encourage shoppers to gift a coffee/lunch break from the holiday rush.

• This year, gift local. We accept the #ShopNavarreFirst E‑Gift Card. Shop small, shine big.
• Holiday hero move: buy a #ShopNavarreFirst E-Gift Card and keep dollars in the Navarre area.
• PSA: Gift cards = 46% of holiday budgets. Make yours local. #ShopNavarreFirst