During the holiday shopping season, the Alliance Chamber always sees a  huge number of Chamber Bucks purchased not only by member businesses but  individuals to be used for Christmas gifts. What this means is that these dollars will be spent within the Alliance area and not go outside to other towns unless a  particular company happens to belong to the Alliance Chamber of Commerce.

The estimate on re-circulation of money once it is spent within a community is seven to nine times.

The options for people to spend them on nearly anything is phenomenal. Gas, food, jewelry, electronics, utility bills, and more can be purchased by using  Chamber Bucks.

“We as a community need to remember that for a city our size, we do have a pretty large selection of stores to shop in,” said chamber director Dixie Nelson. “We as consumers sometimes need to take the initiative by exploring our own resources. If a store doesn’t have an item, we can always ask the question “Do you know who might have this, or can you order it for me?”

These are the same stores that our children, non-profits, and other fund  raising entities always ask for donations at different times. These are also the  employers of our neighbors, our children or spouses. If we don’t shop in them, they may not be there the next time we need something they sell.

“Our larger employers have invested in our community this Christmas
season by purchasing locally with giving Chamber Bucks for employee gifts, Nelson added. “This is what helps our economy and keeps things alive and well along with the positive impact of individuals purchasing Chamber Bucks. Together we all make a difference!”

For information on Chamber Bucks or anything pertaining to the Alliance
area the Chamber can be contacted at: 308-762-1520 or 305 Box Butte.