The Think Local First Gift Card Program is a free program that promotes Whatcom County small businesses through Think Local First Gift Cards, offers, and a searchable directory — designed to bring more customers through your doors. There is no cost for local businesses to participate and no special equipment or integration is needed – be on board in minutes.
Apply to ParticipateWhether you're a boutique, barber, bakery, or beyond — joining the program helps amplify your business with zero cost and very little lift.
Get featured on this Think Local First Gift Card program hub and in the digital wallets of thousands of local consumers
Participate in special marketing campaigns and social pushes
Bring new customers to your business who would not otherwise have discovered you – Think Local First Gift Cards attract new corporate and government buyers
Promote limited-time offers to drive new foot traffic
Appear in map view, filters, and local spotlights
Fill out a quick application to let us know you're interested. The process takes less than 5 minutes and we'll take it from there.
If your business qualifies, you'll be notified and added to the site. We'll provide all the resources you need to get started.
Get discovered by locals and visitors looking to support businesses like yours. Start receiving Think Local First Gift Card customers.
Any qualifying business located within the Whatcom County can apply. No special equipment or integration is required. You just need to accept MasterCard.
Download our quick-start Resources Kit with program info, digital assets, and how-tos for participating businesses.
The application takes less than 5 minutes. We'll take it from there.
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