The latest evolution of the Think Local First program (remember the coupon book?) Is our brand new Think Local First Card program. It's a big change to make our Think Local First program more sustainable with a lot more flexibility for Fernie businesses and Fernie locals.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Local businesses offer special deals to Think Local First cardholders by listing their events, sales and special offers on the WWW.THINKLOCALFERNIE.CA website. Customers purchase Think Local First cards to access special deals only available to Think Local First cardholders. Businesses get a new form of advertising and promotion. Cardholders get great deals. Everybody wins!
WHAT ABOUT THE CARDS?
For only $10 customers can purchase the Think Local First card and get the bonus recycled cotton Think Local First bag, or purchase just the Think Local First card for $5. The credit card size recycled plastic card can slip easily into a wallet. It also comes with a cut out key fob option that can attach to a key ring.
WHAT ABOUT THE DEALS?
Customers use these cards to identify themselves as a Think Local First cardholder. Only cardholders can access the special deals and get the monthly email with all the latest local offers. After purchasing the card, they must be registered on WWW.THINKLOCALFIRST.CA. Now cardholders will receive monthly email updates to access great deals, special offers and cool local events from Fernies local businesses. This will ensure you access the latest info, amazing products and great prices when shopping at participating locally owned Fernie stores.
WHERE?
The Think Local First cards are NOW available to purchase at the Fernie Museum. They will also be available at special events throughout the year. Once you get your card, all you need to do is visit WWW.THINKLOCALFERNIE.CA to register.
WHY DOES IT MATTER?
Local businesses play a huge role in what makes our community great. The Think Local First program is designed to help protect economic stability, community self-reliance and the unique character of Fernie by raising awareness, community recognition and promoting the support of our local businesses.
WHO IS MAKING THIS HAPPEN?
Advocates for Local Living (ALL) is a volunteer-run, Wildsight Elk Valley Branch project aimed to support and inspire a thriving sustainable Fernie community. You may be familiar with some of our other projects including: Think Tank Cinema, Fernie Mug Club, Green Drinks, and the FERNS Community Currency project. For the last 5 years, Advocates for Local Living has coordinated the Think Local First project, which featured the Community Coupon book. The new and improved Think Local First Card is a much more sustainable option, with a lot more flexibility for businesses and locals. We hope you like it!
The all new Think Local Card is now available at the Fernie Museum. For only $10 you get a Think Local First bag, Card and lifetime membership in the program! Plus you get access to the regularly updated and generally awesome promotions. Check them out here.
