VALPO GIFTS
VALPO GIFTS are simple to order and make a wonderful, flexible gift for birthday celebrations, holidays, giving thanks, welcome to the community and employee appreciation.
Current Participants
To view current Merchants click here.
Facts About VALPO GIFTS gift certificates
- More than 4,500 gift certificates sold in 2023.
- Gross redemption valued at more than $117,000 in 2023.
- Certificates can be purchased in many denominations.
- It’s the perfect gift! The recipient has a choice of over 65 places in Valparaiso to use their gift certificate…retail, shopping, car repair, entertainment, dining…Dollars stay in Valparaiso!
Participation is Smart Marketing
Promotion
The Chamber advertises the program on the Chamber website and in Chamber publications. Your business name is promoted on every certificate. A special icon is used in the Chamber Directory and Community Resource Guide, next to the member’s name, clearly identifying them as a participating member.
Simple and Cost-Effective
Reimbursement is digital at 95% of the face value, every two weeks. The Chamber keeps 5% to cover supplies, administrative costs and promotions.
One-year expiration date encourages redemption.
Many members believe this program alone covers the cost of Valpo Chamber membership!
How It Works
Valpo Gifts are purchased from the Chamber office or on our website. They can be printed or emailed.
Recipient redeems Gift Certificate using entire amount (no change need be given) to purchase goods or services, choosing from one of the 45+ Valparaiso participating businesses listed on the back of the gift certificate.
Participating merchants validate certificates with the sale.
Participating merchants will receive a check within two (2) weeks of validation for ninety-five percent (95%) of the face value of each redeemed Gift Certificate.
Want Your Business to Participate?
Click here to become a participating merchant or email valpogifts@valpochamber.org.