Giving local means more — bonus card offer means more for all

The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance has always worked to champion a local-first mindset, making it a priority to amplify that messaging exponentially since the flood of 2008. Giving local means more — more impact, more support and more dollars kept circulating in our economy. With the launch of this exciting new program earlier this holiday season, now comes an additional opportunity to keep even more dollars local with a Buy One Get One (BOGO) offer that includes a bonus Buy319 gift card with certain quantities purchased.

Program has grown to include more than 25 local businesses

These Buy319 gift cards allow individuals or businesses to purchase eGift cards in increments ranging from $5-$250 that may be spent at any Economic Alliance member local business that chooses to participate in the program. Currently, participating businesses range from cookies and artwork to coffee and gift shops.

Since its launch in November, this list has grown to more than 25 local businesses. That means that with the purchase of one gift card, it can be spent at any of those locations. As that list grows, Buy319 gift cards will be valid at more businesses across the metro.

Ripple effect of keeping dollars local

Dollars spent locally have a positive ripple effect of good, making them perfect for your family, colleagues, friends and any occasion. It’s the gift that keeps on giving back to our community. Give the gift of local by visiting buy319.com to get your gift cards today.

Buy319 gift cards are currently available for purchase at buy319.com and will remain available going into 2025 and beyond. The cards can be sent directly via email to any recipient and can then be used at any participating merchant.

Bulk purchases available for client or employee gifts

Gift cards can also be purchased in bulk by companies who are considering giving the gift of local to their clients or employees, making for a simple and effective way for organizations to give and give back at the same time.

“Giving local means more. Offering this opportunity for individuals to buy one gift card to support many seemed like an obvious offer for us to make as we continue to champion all things buy-local" said Jule Day, director of marketing & communications at the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance.

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“The best gift we can offer to our members and community is an opportunity to support each other. And that is exactly what we are doing with the Buy319 Gift Cards.”

Buy your gift cards and check back often to the growing list of participating businesses at buy319.com. The Economic Alliance would like to thank their buy local supporting sponsor, GreenState Credit Union, for their continued partnership on growing the buy local message in the Cedar Rapids Metro area.