Think Local First Gift Card
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Think Local First Gift Card gift card
Corporate Gifting

Corporate Gift Cards for Whatcom Countyyour team will actually use.

  • over 200 real Whatcom County businesses — restaurants, boutiques, galleries, spas — recipients choose where to spend.

  • $67 of every $100 stays local — Civic Economics research: local businesses recirculate ~$67 vs ~$14 at national chains — nearly 5× the community return on the same gift budget.

  • Same-day digital delivery — CSV bulk upload, custom branding, face-value pricing. Schedule to any future date.

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Same-day digital delivery · Face-value pricing · No markup

$67/$100

stays in local businesses

Civic Economics, 2017 — vs ~$14 at national chains.

1–500+

cards per order, $5–$500

Self-serve CSV upload. No quote needed.

Same-day

digital delivery

Schedule delivery to the hour. Face-value pricing, $0 markup.

11 ways orgs use it

How organizations use the Think Local First Gift Card

From HR programs to realtor closings — one card, dozens of ways to put local dollars to work.

Employee Rewards & HR

Reward, retain, and recruit with Think Local First Gift Card. Redeemable at local businesses your team already loves.

Realtor Closing Gifts

The closing gift your clients still talk about a year later. Think Local First Gift Card — one card, Whatcom County discovery.

Employee Recognition

The recognition gift Whatcom County teams post about. Appreciation Day, anniversaries, spot bonuses — one bulk order.

Tenant Welcome Gifts

Multifamily move-in gift program. $50 welcome card against $4K turnover cost — the cheapest retention lever on your P&L.

Client Appreciation

Client gifts for Whatcom County law, accounting, consulting, and wealth practices. Executive-appropriate, local, and redeemable across restaurants, galleries, and boutiques.

Sales Incentives & SPIFF Rewards

SPIFF, quota-close, sales-kickoff, and channel-partner rewards for Whatcom County sales organizations. Same-day delivery, CSV bulk upload, $100–$1,000 per rep or event.

President's Club & Top-Performer Awards

Annual top-performer recognition for Whatcom County sales organizations. $1,000–$5,000 annual tiers, co-branded gift, redeemable across arts, dining, and specialty venues.

Local vs National Gift Cards

Why Whatcom County employers choose local over national brand corporate gift cards. Same price per card. Dollars that stay in the community.

Tourism & Visitor Attraction

Welcome conventions, run seasonal promotions, and keep every visitor dollar in Whatcom County.

Universities & Colleges

Connect campus life to the community. Welcome students, reward staff, support local.

Local Government Aid

Distribute relief funds quickly. Every dollar stays in Whatcom County at local businesses you choose.

Where the card gets used

Where recipients spend it in Whatcom County

Browse the 3 most-redeemed categories across Whatcom County. Recipients choose — the full list is in the business directory.

12th Street Shoes

12th Street Shoes

Retail
A New Leaf Flower Shop

A New Leaf Flower Shop

Retail
AB Crepes

AB Crepes

Food & Dining
Adored Boutique

Adored Boutique

Retail
Allied Arts of Whatcom County

Allied Arts of Whatcom County

Arts & Culture
Allied Arts of Whatcom County Holiday Festival

Allied Arts of Whatcom County Holiday Festival

Arts & Culture
Amendment 21

Amendment 21

Nightlife
Anthony's Hearthfire

Anthony's Hearthfire

Food & Dining
Anthony's at Squalicum Harbor

Anthony's at Squalicum Harbor

Food & Dining
Antler Baking Co.

Antler Baking Co.

Food & Dining
Anytime Toffee

Anytime Toffee

Food & Dining
Attack Cat Bags

Attack Cat Bags

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FAQ

Whatcom County corporate gift card questions

How many businesses accept corporate gift cards in Whatcom County?
The Think Local First Gift Card is accepted at 239 local Whatcom County businesses across 3 major categories. Every dollar you load onto a corporate gift card goes to a real business in the community, not a national chain — that's the point of a local-impact corporate gift.
What businesses can corporate gift card recipients visit in Whatcom County?
Whatcom County has 69 in Food & Dining, 47 in Retail, and 33 in Services — giving Think Local First Gift Card corporate gift card recipients real choice across dining, retail, services, and more. That variety is what makes the Think Local First Gift Card work for employee rewards, client gifts, and tenant welcome programs where one-size-fits-all doesn't cut it.
Can I send a corporate gift card to someone outside Whatcom County?
The Think Local First Gift Card is designed for local use and can only be redeemed at participating businesses inside Whatcom County. If you need to reward employees across multiple regions, Yiftee's multi-city corporate gift card program can pair each recipient with the community card that serves their location.
How do I buy corporate gift cards in bulk for Whatcom County?
The Think Local First Gift Card is self-serve: upload a recipient list, pick denominations, set a delivery date, and add your logo — no quote needed. Face-value pricing, no markup, no per-card fee on bulk orders. For larger programs or custom rollouts, the sales team at yiftee.com/demo can help map it out.

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One card. Every use case.

Face-value pricing. Self-serve CSV upload. Same-day digital delivery. Order in two minutes or talk to the team for a custom program.

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No markup · Schedule to any future date · Custom branding available