Fall Into Local By Using Your Downtown Missoula Gift Cards
FALL INTO LOCAL BY USING YOUR DOWNTOWN MISSOULA GIFT CARDS
Campaign Encouraging Redemptions Runs Oct. 1 – 31
The Downtown Missoula Partnership (DMP) is calling on Missoulians to “Fall Into Local” and use their Downtown Gift Cards at local shops, restaurants, and businesses by setting a bold community challenge: redeem at least $50,000 in Downtown Gift Cards during the month of October. Every card redeemed provides an immediate boost to local businesses, keeping more dollars circulating in Missoula’s economy.
In 2024, more than $520,000 worth of Downtown Gift Cards were sold. With hundreds of thousands of dollars waiting in wallets, drawers, and purses across the community, those dollars could directly support the 200+ businesses that accept the cards. So far this year, nearly $305,000 worth of Downtown gift cards have been redeemed.
“Small businesses are the heart of Missoula, and these gift cards are one of the best tools we have to keep money local,” said Kristen Sackett, Marketing & Events Director of the Downtown Missoula Partnership. “We know the money is out there, and spending your Downtown Gift Card is a simple way to support your favorite places and keep Downtown vibrant. This is more than a campaign, it’s about showing the impact Missoulians can have when we come together to support local businesses.”
To encourage participation, the campaign will feature weekly $50 Downtown gift card prize drawings for customers who redeem their gift cards in October, plus a $200 Downtown gift card grand prize awarded to one randomly drawn winner at the end of the month. Those looking to enter the weekly and grand prize drawings should submit their Downtown gift card purchase receipts via [email protected].
The DMP will share weekly updates on social media, highlighting the community’s progress toward the $50,000 redemption goal and spotlighting local businesses where cards can be used.
Downtown Gift Cards can be redeemed at more than 200 businesses, including restaurants, shops, breweries, salons, and entertainment venues. A full list of participating businesses is available at www.missouladowntown.com/downtown-gift-card.
For more information about the “Fall Into Local” Downtown gift card campaign, please contact DMP Marketing & Events Director Kristen Sackett via email at [email protected] or via phone at 406.543.4238.