Support Local Business Through Creative Spending

Support Local Business Through Creative Spending

Volunteering, Online Shopping, Gift Cards, Take-Out Restaurants

Local, national and international businesses are currently going through a period they have never seen before. While some organizations have the resources to get them through such times, many local businesses do not. The good news, however, is that people still need things despite not being able to leave their home. Ok so maybe detailing your car isn’t at the top of your list right now, but you will need to have it cleaned once we’re all on the road again.

Where does that leave us? Capitol Shine isn’t the only brick and mortar business in the DC metro area – there are gyms, restaurants, retail shops, tourism spots, volunteers, non-profits and more, all feeling the reduced traffic.

What can we do to help? In the current day and age, we have access to a lot of services right from our phone, and that’s where Creative Spending comes into play. There is still an opportunity to try that new restaurant you wanted to – order take-out or delivery. Many retail shops sell online through e-commerce, non-profits still accept donations and volunteering, and some companies, like ours, offer digital gift cards that can be used at a later time. The Arlington Chamber of Commerce has a list of all types of businesses and organizations in the area, so consider visiting one of their websites or giving them a call to see what’s available. There are many industries to choose from, just click on any of them below:

• Arts and Entertainment

• Other Arts and Entertainment

• Performance Arts

• Visual Arts

• Auto and Industrial

• Automobile Sales & Service

• Utilities & Waste Removal

• Business and Professional Services

• Consulting

• Legal Services

• Other Business & Professional Services

• Communications and IT

• IT Services

• Marketing & Public Relations

• Telecommunications

• Financial Services

• Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Financial Advisors

• Financial Institutions

• Insurance

• Mortgage Services

• Government and Education

• Colleges & Universities

• Government Contractors

• Government Offices

• K-12 Schools

• Health and Fitness

• Fitness

• Healthcare

• Home and Personal Services

• Home Services

• Personal Services

• Nonprofit Organizations & Associations

• Associations

• Nonprofits

• Real Estate and Construction

• Architecture & Construction

• Commercial Real Estate

• Residential Real Estate

• Retail and Restaurants

• Catering

• Restaurants

• Retail

• Travel and Tourism

• Attractions

• Hotels & Motels

• Travel & Transportation

Source: arlingtonchamber.org

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• Step 1: Visit our Gift Card Page by clicking this link

• Step 2: Click the gold “Purchase a Gift Card Now” button

• Step 3: Choose your the amount you would like

• Step 4: Enter the recipient’s (or your) email and info and “check” the email option

• Step 5: Click the blue “Make Purchase” button

• Step 6: Be sure to click “Log In As Guest” button seen in the example below

• Step 7: Enter your payment info and submit! You’re all done and your gift card will be emailed out. You can even schedule the email to go out on a future date!

Be sure to call us with any questions at 202-380-7100

Capitol Shine thanks you for your support and future visits!