Chamber launches Chamber Gift Certificate program

The Marion Chamber of Commerce is launching a Chamber Gift Certificate program. Members of the Marion Chamber of Commerce are encouraged to sign up to be a part of the program. 

Chamber Gift Certificate Program
 
Facts about the Chamber Gift Certificates:

• Each certificate is personalized at the buyer’s request
• Certificates can be purchased in any denomination
• It’s the perfect gift! The recipient has a choice of more than 100 places in the Marion area to use their certificate: retail, shopping, car repair, entertainment, dining, etc.

Participation is smart marketing:

• Promotion: The Chamber promotes the program on the Chamber Web site, social media, in the Chamber newsletters and more. Your business name is promoted on every certificate. A special icon is used in the Chamber Directory for all participants, and you are provided a special “Marion Chamber of Commerce Gift Certificates Accepted Here” decal to display at your business.
• Simple and cost-effective: No paperwork, just mail the redeemed certificate to the Chamber. We reimburse you 95% of the face value, in a timely manner. The Chamber keeps 5% to cover supplies, administrative costs and promotions.
• One year expiration date.

How it works:

• Marion Chamber Gift Certificate is purchased from the Chamber office.
• Recipient redeems gift certificate using entire amount (no change need be given) to purchase goods or services, choosing from one of the many participating businesses listed on the face of the gift certificate.
• Participating business signs the gift certificate acknowledging redemption.
• Participating business turns in the gift certificate to the Chamber office (via mail or in person) and, within two weeks of receiving the redeemed certificate, the Chamber will issue a reimbursement check for 95% of the face value of each redeemed Gift Certificate.

How to sign up:

• Fill out this electronic form, OR
• Click here to download the form, OR
• Call the Marion Chamber of Commerce at (618) 997-6311 for the Gift Certificate Program Agreement, OR
• Email director@marionillinois.com for the Gift Certificate Program Agreement

Requirements for participation:

1. I agree to honor all Marion Chamber Gift Certificates presented for redemption at my business.
2. I understand that the entire amount of each Gift Certificate can be used to purchase goods or services in one establishment only, and that no cash or credit refunds need be given, and no restrictions apply.
3. As a participating business in the Gift Certificate Program, I understand my business will be listed alphabetically on all Marion Chamber Gift Certificates.
4. I agree to return to the Chamber office, either by mail or in person, all Gift Certificates redeemed at my business, and, within two (2) weeks or receiving redeemed certificates, the Chamber will issue to me a reimbursement check for ninety-five percent (95%) of the face value of each redeemed Gift Certificate.
5. Should I wish to discontinue my participation in the program, I agree to notify the Chamber office in writing of my cancelation. I understand that my business will be required to honor any and all outstanding gift certificates that have been issued prior to the date my notification is received. All gift certificates include an expiration date of twelve (12) months from the date of issue.