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How Chamber Bucks Strengthen the Local Economy
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How Chamber Bucks Strengthen the Local Economy
Chamber Bucks are more than a gift certificate — they are an investment in our community.
When someone buys or spends Chamber Bucks, those dollars stay local. Instead of being dispersed to online retailers or national chains headquartered elsewhere, Chamber Bucks go directly into the cash registers of Sauk Prairie area businesses — and then circulate again through payroll, purchasing, and community reinvestment.
In 2025 alone, $62,790 in Chamber Bucks were sold through the Sauk Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce. That’s nearly $63,000 guaranteed to be spent at local businesses instead of leaving the region.
Why Local Dollars Matter
According to multiple economic studies, money spent locally recirculates through the community up to three times more than dollars spent at national retailers or online. Those dollars help:
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Support locally owned shops, restaurants, and service providers
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Create jobs and support payroll
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Keep sales tax revenue within the community
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Fund local improvements and municipal services
Every Chamber Bucks purchase becomes fuel for our local economy.
Chamber Bucks Encourage People to Try New Businesses
One of the biggest benefits of Chamber Bucks is that they drive spending at businesses people may not otherwise visit. Recipients often explore new shops, cafés, boutiques, or salons, and many become repeat customers.
It’s a simple but powerful ripple effect:
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Someone receives Chamber Bucks.
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They discover a new local business.
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They return on their own — and tell their friends.
New customers → more spending → more visibility for local businesses.
Businesses Benefit, Too
Member businesses love Chamber Bucks because:
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They bring in new customers.
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They secure guaranteed, local spending.
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There are no fees — they redeem Bucks at full value.
It’s essentially a mini-local currency designed to benefit small business.
Great for Gifts, Employee Appreciation, and Recognition
Many businesses use Chamber Bucks for:
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Employee recognition
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Holiday gifts
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Customer appreciation
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Thank-yous for volunteers or board members
Instead of giving a generic gift card to a big-box retailer, Chamber Bucks allow employers and residents to show appreciation while lifting the community.
It’s Simple: Local Spending Builds Local Prosperity
When people shop local, more money stays here.
When more money stays here, the community becomes stronger.Chamber Bucks are one of the easiest ways to:
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Support entrepreneurship
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Strengthen the local tax base
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Keep community dollars circulating locally
These small pieces of paper have a big impact.
Want to purchase Chamber Bucks?
They are available at the Sauk Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce office during business hours.Give a gift that supports the businesses who support our community — from sponsoring youth sports, to donating to local fundraisers, to hiring local residents.
When you choose Chamber Bucks, you’re choosing Sauk Prairie.
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