In 2010, Chesapeake Bank and Trust Company introduced the “Spend Local, Stay Local” gift card program. The program was designed as a marketing and educational initiative to encourage consumers to shop at local businesses. Since the launch of the program, 2,089 gift cards in various denominations have been placed into circulation, and over $45,000 has been redeemed with our local participating merchants.
The program highlights the wide variety of businesses that are located right in our backyard. Current participating retailers include hardware stores, coffee shops, bookstores, salons, florists, gift shops and more. An up-to-date list of participating retailers is maintained on the program’s website.
“We are proud to offer this card, not to profit the Bank, but to support our community’s businesses,” says Glenn L. Wilson, President and CEO of Chesapeake Bank and Trust Company.
As the Holiday Season approaches, consider supporting our local economy by giving the “Spend Local, Stay Local” gift card to friends, family and loved ones. Businesses may want to give them to their employees and customers. Gift cards may be purchased at Chesapeake Bank and Trust Company’s High Street location.
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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