local savings
STOCKTON
SAVINGS PASS BRINGING LOCAL BUSINESSES AND CUSTOMERS TOGETHER
BY FAITH LEWIS Local businesses are the beating heart of a community – but they wouldn’t make it far without their customers. Visit Stockton recognized this and, in 2018, was looking for ways to both offer local businesses a boost and benefit customers. They came up with a solution where everyone wins: the Stockton Savings Pass. Since it was created, more than 5000 people have downloaded this free discount pass to unlock savings at over 70 of their favorite local restaurants, attractions, and businesses. “For the business it provides a new way to be discovered and build customer loyalty. It can also be used to reward their existing customers. Our goal is to get customers through the door and hope they become long time customers,” says Wes Rhea, the CEO of Visit Stockton. “For the consumer, we hope that they will explore new places or that the value compels them to continue going back to a favorite spot. This is all about providing value for both the business and the customer.” The Stockton Savings Pass offers discounts at local restaurants, coffeeshops,
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hotels, day spas, museums, yoga and dance studios, and more. “Our Subway deal is always at the top, but also Kings Card Club, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Empresso Coffee, and the Children’s Museum round out the top five,” Wes says. The Stockton Savings Pass is completely free and can be downloaded and saved on any smartphone. Each business chooses the type of offer they want to make available to customers: monetary discounts, buy one get one free, or buy looking for a new restaurant, planning one get a discount. Some offers are good a night out, or just searching for a fun for a single use, others refresh on a daily, way to spend the day, the Stockton weekly, or monthly basis. Savings Pass might just offer some “Visit Stockton invests in this program inspiration. And don’t forget to for the benefit of the businesses and the check back often: new businesses locals and visitors,” Wes says, explaining can join at any time and that the Stockton Savings Pass is existing businesses have the about more than saving money. opportunity to offer new It’s about creating connection deals as often as they want. in the community. “We greatly VISIT STOCKTON To download the Stockton appreciate our local businesses (209) 938-1555 Savings Pass, simply go to and see this as a great way to StocktonSavingsPass. StocktonSavingsPass.com, com show that appreciation.” sign up, and start saving. So, next time you find yourself
