Buy319 Helps Our Community Shop Local and Stay Local

Supporting local businesses has always played an important role in keeping our community strong. The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance created Buy319 to give residents an easy way to shop local, dine local, and keep dollars circulating within the 319.

Buy319 gift cards can be purchased online at Buy319.com and used at dozens of participating local businesses across the region. The concept is simple. A single card unlocks access to independent retailers, restaurants, and service providers, making it easy to choose local whether you are picking up a gift or treating yourself.

This season, Buy319 also includes a BOGO offer while supplies last. Shoppers who purchase a qualifying card receive a bonus Buy319 card as a thank you for supporting local businesses. The bonus card expires one year after it is received, encouraging early use and continued support of neighborhood favorites.

“Every Buy319 card represents more than a purchase. It represents a choice to lift up local businesses and invest in the people who make our region feel like home,” Jule Day, Director of Marketing and Communications for the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance.

“When dollars stay local, our entire community benefits.”

Businesses can join the program at no cost through the Economic Alliance. Community members can explore participating locations and purchase cards at Buy319.com. It takes only a moment to choose local, and every choice makes a difference.