Arnold’s were one of the local businesses involved in the Shop Parkes Christmas Campaign.
Parkes Shire Council in partnership with the Parkes Chamber of Commerce delivered the 2022 Shop Parkes Christmas campaign.
Parkes Shire Mayor Cr Ken Keith OAM said, “It was so pleasing to see such strong business participation across the Parkes Shire with over 70 stores actively engaging with the campaign, over 100 businesses promoting the campaign in-store, and a 3 per cent increase in Shop Parkes Gift Card redemption stores from 98 to 106 stores.
“After an especially difficult end to last year for many people affected by the flooding in November both within and outside of the Shire, it was great to see a show of support for each other by keeping our shopping dollars locally, benefiting the wider community,” said Cr Keith.
Since its inception in December 2018, there has been $502,953 loaded onto Shop Parkes Cards and $396,033 redeemed, leaving $106,920 ready to be spent within over 100 local redemption stores.
The campaign included a 12 Days of Christmas Competition encouraging spend within the Parkes Shire over the first 12 days of December to go in the draw to win one of 12 $100 Shop Parkes Gift Cards. This campaign was a huge success with over 457 entrants, 106 active redemption stores and 59 entries from residents outside the Parkes Shire.
Shop Parkes Gift Cards are the perfect gift all year round for that hard to buy for friend, family member or colleague. They also provide a great solution for organisation gifts and staff incentives.
There is no cost for the card and gift cards can be spent at over 100 participating businesses in the Parkes Shire. Are you a local business who would like to be involved? Contact the friendly team at Parkes Shire Council to find out more shop@parkes.nsw.gov.au.