Chesapeake Bank and Trust is proud to announce the success of its “Spend Local, Stay Local” gift card program in 2015. The program was designed as a marketing and educational initiative to encourage consumers to shop at our local businesses.
Since the launch of the program in 2010, 2,358 gift cards in various denominations have been placed into circulation and over $50,000 has been redeemed with participating retailers. In 2015 alone, card purchases totaled $19,445.00.
“We are delighted to help the community support our wonderful local merchants.” says Glenn L. Wilson, President and CEO of Chesapeake Bank and Trust.
The program promotes the wide variety of our local businesses. Current participating merchants include restaurants, coffee shops, bookstores, salons, florists, hardware stores, gift shops and more. An up-to-date list of participating retailers is maintained on the program’s website.
If you would like to accept the gift card, buy a gift card or learn more about the program, visit the website www.chesapeaketrust.com, send an email to [email protected] or call 410-778-1600.
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