The card can be spent at more than 80 shops, restaurants, and services across downtown
The Lindsay Downtown BIA has unveiled its new Gift Card as a way for people to show their support for local in time for the holiday season. The new Lindsay Downtown Gift Card is available to buy in person and online, and can be spent at an array of local businesses including more than 80 shops, restaurants, and services.
These cards can be loaded with amounts starting from $10. Both physical and digital versions of the Lindsay Downtown Gift Card are available. The launch of the card is the next phase of support for downtown businesses, following the popular paper downtown gift certificate program used in initiatives such as the Holiday Passport and other giveaways.
“We’re thrilled to launch our Lindsay Downtown Gift Card ahead of the holidays, providing tangible support for our downtown businesses during the busiest shopping season,” said Melissa McFarland, Executive Director of the Lindsay Downtown BIA. “Our paper gift certificates were popular, but there was a lot of administration behind them, which made promoting sales to the public difficult. The new Lindsay Downtown Gift Card is easy for businesses to accept, easy to spend and, importantly, easy for people and organizations to buy as gifts during the holidays and beyond.”
McFarland adds: “This is a card that organizations can use to reward their teams with the gift of Lindsay Downtown. It’s a card that residential developers can use as welcome gifts to help new residents discover their new downtown. And it’s a card that is good for occasions throughout the year, from saying happy birthday to happy holidays and everything in between, while the physical and digital options cater to a variety of needs.”
Burns Bulk Food is one of the businesses accepting the new card. Owner Reese Burns, commented: “Burns Bulk Food is a family-owned business that specializes in way more than just bulk food. We're looking forward to the launch of the Gift Card program because we love the convenience it will offer our customers. The idea of a universal Gift Card is great because when given as a gift it gives the recipient the freedom of choice to try out any of the great businesses downtown, and hopefully discover something new to them.”
Organizations that previously purchased the paper downtown gift certificates for their employees are encouraged to continue their local support by purchasing the new Lindsay Downtown Gift Card. Mabee & Associates IG Private Wealth Management previously purchased the paper downtown gift certificates for each staff member and is looking forward to the launch of the new Gift Card.
Owner of the company Jennifer Mabee, said: “Mabee & Associates works with clients to give them peace of mind by looking after their complex financial issues and offering personalized solutions focused on building and protecting their wealth. I previously purchased the BIA’s paper gift certificates because I was looking for a fun way to treat my team for all their hard work and efforts, and give back to our community. We did an afternoon of shopping, then afterwards we went to dinner and then a show at the theatre. I love the idea of the new Lindsay Downtown Gift Card. It really is an ideal all-in-one solution for gift giving. If you’re looking for a unique way to give a gift or treat your staff, this is a great way to support our local businesses as well as give the recipient the option to shop at a place of their choice or go out for a meal.”
Gift Cards can be purchased by visiting the Lindsay Downtown BIA office at 7 York Street South on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:00am-2:00pm, or arrangements can be made for outside of those hours by contacting hello@lindsaydowntown.ca or 705-324-7710. For more information on the program, to see a list of all participating businesses, or to purchase Gift Cards online 24/7, visit www.lindsaydowntowngiftcard.com.
About the Lindsay Downtown Gift Card
The Lindsay Downtown Gift Card is powered by Miconex in partnership with EML Payments. Miconex is the technology provider behind successful Downtown Gift Cards programs across Canada and the USA.
The Lindsay Downtown Gift Card is issued by Peoples Trust Company. Card funds are not insured by the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC) or any other government deposit insurer or agency. Funds do not expire, are non‑reloadable, and have no cash access. For Cardholder Agreement or Customer Service: www.getmybalance.com or 1‑833‑558‑1108.
Questions?
Contact Melissa McFarland, Executive Director at melissa@lindsaydowntown.ca or 705-324-7710.
