Support Local Businesses: Join the 2025 Loyal to Local Passport Program!
The Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce has once again partnered with local businesses to bring back the Loyal to Local Passport Program for the 2025 holiday shopping season.
Now in its fifth year, this initiative encourages residents and visitors to support locally owned businesses by rewarding shoppers for keeping their dollars in the community.
The program starts on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 29, and will run through Jan. 5, 2026. Shoppers can pick up a passport at the chamber office or at participating businesses.
Each time they shop, participating businesses will stamp their passport to reflect how much was spent. Once a shopper reaches $250 in spending across five or more locations, the shopper is eligible to turn in the completed passport for a chance to win prizes.
In 2024, the program recorded 561 completed passports and more than $148,000 in tracked local spending — an all-time high. However, the actual impact is believed to be much greater, the chamber said, as many shoppers spent beyond the amounts required for stamping. The program also supports over 80 local businesses directly through participation and helps funnel additional spending into the local economy during the critical holiday season.
“This program has proven its value year after year, not just in the number of passports turned in, but in the boost it gives to small businesses during the holidays,” said Emily Bivens, executive director of the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce. “Every dollar spent locally helps strengthen our economy, supports jobs, and keeps Jamestown thriving.”
Shoppers can turn in completed passports at the chamber office (120 2nd St. SE) or at Zimmerman’s Furniture (118 2nd St. SW) by the Jan. 5 deadline.
For more information and a list of participating businesses, visit jamestownchamber.com or contact the chamber office at 701-252-4830.
Support Local Businesses: Join the 2025 Loyal to Local Passport Program!
The Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce has once again partnered with local businesses to bring back the Loyal to Local Passport Program for the 2025 holiday shopping season.
Now in its fifth year, this initiative encourages residents and visitors to support locally owned businesses by rewarding shoppers for keeping their dollars in the community.
The program starts on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 29, and will run through Jan. 5, 2026. Shoppers can pick up a passport at the chamber office or at participating businesses.
Each time they shop, participating businesses will stamp their passport to reflect how much was spent. Once a shopper reaches $250 in spending across five or more locations, the shopper is eligible to turn in the completed passport for a chance to win prizes.
In 2024, the program recorded 561 completed passports and more than $148,000 in tracked local spending — an all-time high. However, the actual impact is believed to be much greater, the chamber said, as many shoppers spent beyond the amounts required for stamping. The program also supports over 80 local businesses directly through participation and helps funnel additional spending into the local economy during the critical holiday season.
“This program has proven its value year after year, not just in the number of passports turned in, but in the boost it gives to small businesses during the holidays,” said Emily Bivens, executive director of the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce. “Every dollar spent locally helps strengthen our economy, supports jobs, and keeps Jamestown thriving.”
Shoppers can turn in completed passports at the chamber office (120 2nd St. SE) or at Zimmerman’s Furniture (118 2nd St. SW) by the Jan. 5 deadline.
For more information and a list of participating businesses, visit jamestownchamber.com or contact the chamber office at 701-252-4830.
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Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce Revives Loyal to Local Passport Program for 2025 Holiday Season
Jamestown, ND — The Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the return of the Loyal to Local Passport Program, a beloved initiative designed to encourage residents and visitors to support local businesses during the holiday shopping season. Now in its fifth year, the program will kick off on Small Business Saturday, November 29, and run through January 5, 2026.
This year, shoppers can pick up their passports at the chamber office or at any participating business. Each time they shop at a local store, they will receive a stamp on their passport reflecting their spending. Once shoppers accumulate $250 in purchases across five or more locations, they can submit their completed passport for a chance to win exciting prizes.
Last year, the program saw remarkable success, with 561 completed passports and over $148,000 in tracked local spending—an all-time high. However, the actual impact on the community’s economy is believed to be even greater, as many shoppers spent beyond the minimum required for stamping. The initiative directly supports over 80 local businesses, helping to funnel additional spending into the local economy during the crucial holiday season.
“This program has proven its value year after year, not just in the number of passports turned in, but in the boost it gives to small businesses during the holidays,” said Emily Bivens, executive director of the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce. “Every dollar spent locally helps strengthen our economy, supports jobs, and keeps Jamestown thriving.”
Shoppers can turn in their completed passports at the chamber office located at 120 2nd St. SE or at Zimmerman’s Furniture at 118 2nd St. SW by the January 5 deadline.
For more information and a list of participating businesses, visit jamestownchamber.com or contact the chamber office at 701-252-4830. This holiday season, let’s keep our dollars local and support the businesses that make Jamestown a vibrant community!
