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1. How would I accept these #HintonFirst Bucks?

Accept the bills like you would cash. This may include giving the customer back change in cash. We will be printing denominations of $10, $20, $50, and $100.

2. How will I be reimbursed for accepting the #HintonFirst Bucks?

Once you have accumulated some #HintonFirst Bucks you can contact the Hinton Chamber for reimbursement. We will work with your business to verify the denominations and then either send you an e-transfer or issue a cheque for payment. You can decide how often you'd like to be reimbursed (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly).

3. Will my business be listed on a website as a participant in this program?

Yes, we will be planning to create a landing page online that promotes the initiative and a list of all our participating merchants and organizations that accept #HintonFirst Bucks. There will also be digital and print marketing efforts put into promoting the local program and showcasing our participating vendors.

4. What if someone tries to use a $100 #HintonFirst bill to pay for a $5 item?

With this program there will be no change given back. This is a great opportunity for businesses to upsell their customers.

5. What if my business doesn't have a storefront, can I still participate in this program?

Yes, anyone that accepts payment for a service or product is invited to participate in this program. We'd like to get as many businesses as possible on board with accepting #HintonFirst Bucks. This may even extend to some of our local non-profit organizations that accept memberships or other services. We may need to make some exceptions for approval in the program so if you are unsure, please reach out.

6. Who is creating these #HintonFirst Bucks?

We are working with a local supplier to procure these secure, numbered bills for circulation. It will be important for you and your staff to be familiar with the look and feel of these bills as we want to make this as secure as possible to avoid fraudulency. Once you accept this tender and communicate with the Chamber for payment, we will ask that you destroy or void the bills, so they don't get recirculated.

7. Is this a one time event or an ongoing initiative?

This will be an ongoing initiative - the more opportunities we have to keep dollars in the community the better. We may be having special #HintonFirst events and promotions throughout the year but the intention is for the program to run year round.

8. Who do I reach out to if I have any additional questions?

If you need any more information, please reach out to the Chamber of Commerce by calling 780.865.2777 or emailing Natalie Charlton, Executive Director at natalie.charlton@hintonchamber.com.