More Rewards For Buying Locally

South Burnett Rewards surf flag — Watch out for the bright red flags … this one is outside Aussies Pizzas in Kingaroy

February 22, 2017

$100 Voucher
To Be Won Daily

More than $5000 worth of local rewards are up for grabs in the South Burnett Rewards program, including a $100 voucher to be won nearly every day until the beginning of April.

Winners will be selected randomly across the region each day, one in each store.

Participating stores are also running their own rewards programs, with shoppers accumulating points for their next 2 for 1, free or package deal.

Deputy Mayor Kathy Duff said the South Burnett Rewards project was an initiative of economic development group South Burnett Directions.

Have you noticed something new around the South Burnett lately?

Maybe you’ve seen red flags outside businesses or Rewardle tablets on the counters of some shops?

More than 50 South Burnett businesses have joined the South Burnett Rewards campaign, which is currently in full swing.

South Burnett Rewards is a “buy local” campaign which has been funded and supported by local businesses and organisations which believe that small business is a vital part of the local economy: Heritage Bank Nanango, Swickers Bacon Factory, the South Burnett Regional Council, Burnett Business Centre, Ken Mills Toyota, JobMatch Employment and Bishopp Outdoor Advertising.

The aim of the South Burnett Rewards campaign is to encourage local residents into local businesses to buy products and services, and be rewarded for their loyalty.

Rewards could includes a free coffee, free sausages, a day’s fishing charter, a free ring clean or even a song written for your loved one – the list is long and varied.

South Burnett Rewards uses the electronic Rewardle system.

Cards are available at any of the participating stores (or you can download an app to your smart phone).

This card (or app) is scanned after you make a purchase at any of the participating stores.

Shoppers also earn points as they spend.

“Council is encouraging all locals in the region to buy local if possible,” Mayor Keith Campbell said.

“This campaign is a step towards further encouraging residents in the South Burnett to shop at your local stores.

“Not only are you supporting, in most cases, a family business, but these businesses in turn put
money back into our community, which helps our region prosper and grow.”

To find out more about South Burnett Rewards, visit the project’s Facebook page