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Gift Certificate Program

Valpo Chamber Gift Certificates are simple to order and make a wonderful, flexible gift for birthday celebrations, holidays, giving thanks, welcome to the community and employee appreciation.

Chamber gift certificates are redeemable at over 100 participating chamber member merchants. Grocery stores, clothing, restaurants, entertainment, flowers, photography and more! View gift certificate participants in blue box at right.

How to Purchase

Purchase a gift certificate at the chamber office, by telephone (219) 462-1105 or download the order form (PDF) and fax it to (219) 462-5710.  All major credit cards, checks and cash accepted.

Facts About Valpo Chamber Gift Certificates

More than 5,200 gift certificates sold in 2011
Gross redemption valued at more than $116,000 in 2011
Each certificate is personalized at the buyer's request
Certificates can be purchased in any denomination
It's the perfect gift! The recipient has a choice of over 120 places in Valparaiso to use their certificate... Retail, shopping, car repair, entertainment, dining...Dollars stay in Valparaiso!

Participation is Smart Marketing

Promotion

The Chamber advertises the program on the Chamber website, community web site and in Chamber publications. Your business name is promoted on every certificate. A special icon is used in the Chamber Directory and Community Resource Guide, next to the member's name, clearly identifying them as a participating member.

Simple and Cost-Effective

No paperwork, just mail the redeemed certificate to the Chamber. We reimburse you 95% of the face value, in a timely manner. The Chamber keeps 5% to cover supplies, administrative costs and promotions.
One-year expiration date encourages redemption
Many members believe this program alone covers the cost of Valpo Chamber membership!

How It Works

Valpo Chamber Gift Certificate is purchased from the Chamber office
Recipient redeems Gift Certificate using entire amount (no change need be given) to purchase goods or services, choosing from one of the 100+ Valparaiso participating businesses listed on the face of the gift certificate
Participating business signs gift certificate acknowledging redemption
Participating business turns in the gift certificate to the Chamber office (via mail or in person) and, within two (2) weeks of receiving redeemed certificates, the Chamber will issue a reimbursement check for ninety-five percent (95%) of the face value of each redeemed Gift Certificate.