More than $150,000 has been injected into the local community all thanks to the Buy Local Greater Geraldton Gift Card program.

Reaching the impressive figure in just eight months makes Greater Geraldton one of the most successful program participants nation-wide, with the program continuing to go from strength-to-strength.

Described as an “unbelievable milestone”, City of Greater Geraldton Mayor Shane Van Styn applauded locals for embracing the program.

“This achievement is all thanks to the wonderful businesses who came on board - as well as all the local shoppers who have continued to purchase the cards,” he said.

“Without them - $150,000 could have potentially been spent online or elsewhere. Instead, that money has gone directly into our local economy, where we know the flow on effects to our community benefits everyone.

“I thank all the locals who have helped us get to this milestone, and I encourage everyone to consider supporting the program when you’re thinking about buying your next gift.”

The Buy Local Greater Geraldton Gift Cards program launched in September 2021 and since then, over 80 businesses have come on board as redemption stores.

The gift cards are an EFTPOS based system which promotes spending in Greater Geraldton, to ensure money stays in the community and contributes to economic growth.

From retail to restaurants, automotive services, cleaners and everything in between - the gift cards offer users a repertoire of local businesses to support.

Buy Local Greater Geraldton Gift cards are available at any IGA Group stores (Rigters, Queens and Wonthella), Mitchell and Brown Retravision, Cellarbrations Bottle Shops, Ivy Vibe, Sportsfirst Geraldton as well as online by clicking here.

The program is made possible through ongoing support from partners Rio Tinto, GWN7, Mid West Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Rigters IGA Group and Mitchell and Brown Retravision.

For more information about Buy Local Greater Geraldton Gift Cards, click here.