. Why Downtown Businesses Should Sign Up For Free



Discount Card Program

The ShopDowntown.org Discount Card Program is designed to drive local shopping while providing businesses with an easy way to attract and retain customers. Give a gift to you customers for a price less than a postage stamp! Buy at between $0.20 and $0.40 per discount card and sell for a fundraiser or give them away to your best customers and/or citizens.


For Consumers

  • Purchase a ShopDowntown.org Discount Card to access exclusive deals and promotions.
  • Enjoy discounts such as percentage-off deals, buy-one-get-one-free offers, and special perks.
  • Cards are available online at ShopDowntown.org or through local partners.

For Businesses

  • Join the program for free to be included in the discount network.
  • Set and update discounts seasonally or for special events.
  • Gain free exposure through ShopDowntown.org marketing efforts.
  • Encourage repeat business with ongoing customer incentives.

For Cities

  • City governments can sponsor the program to promote local shopping.
  • Integrate the discount card with tourism and event initiatives.
  • Get a custom header for your directory City page like the City of Grants Pass, Oregon.

Why Downtown Businesses Should Sign Up For Free

  • Increased Visibility – Get discovered by local shoppers who prefer supporting businesses in their community.
  • No Cost, No Risk – Signing up is completely free, making it a zero-risk opportunity to gain more exposure and customers.
  • More Foot Traffic & Sales – Customers browsing the platform are looking for nearby stores, leading to more in-store visits and purchases.
  • Compete with Big Retailers – Stay competitive with larger online marketplaces by offering a local, personalized shopping experience.
  • Support Local Economy – By participating, businesses help strengthen the downtown economy and foster a thriving community.
  • Exclusive Promotions – Easily share special offers, discounts, and events to attract more customers.
  • Seamless Online Presence – No website? No problem. ShopDowntown.org provides a platform to showcase products and services online.
  • Community Collaboration – Connect with other downtown businesses for cross-promotions, joint events, and community-driven campaigns.
  • Better Customer Engagement – Keep in touch with local shoppers through updates, deals, and loyalty incentives.
  • Boost SEO with Powerful Backlinks – Having a business profile on ShopDowntown.org creates a high-quality backlink to your website, improving its search engine ranking and making it easier for customers to find you online.
  • Future-Ready Sales Channel – As online shopping trends grow, having an additional digital storefront ensures long-term business sustainability.

It's more than Business, it's Support for a Great Cause

More consumers are looking for Cause Based businesses to support. Customers can take advantage of your deal when they donate $20+ directly to the American Cancer Society. Your business could be the reason someone donates to save lives, celebrate lives and lead the fight for a world without cancer. Let’s all do more Good!

What You'll Receive

Listing on our website that includes:

  • Contact information
  • Website URL
  • Description/summary of your business
  • Deals and Discounts for American Cancer Society Donors

Read the American Cancer Society Toolkit

Have questions? Please, Contact Us!

Businesses --> Please Apply by Filling Out the Form Below

You must be located in a downtown corridor and offer some sort of discount or deal to be approved for the program.

After the form is submitted, you will be redirected to the American Cancer Society's servers where you can make a voluntary donation directly with them at: cancer.org/shopdowntown


Application Form:

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