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Planning member proposes 'Shop in South Ogden' campaign, considers stamp-card or app incentive
Summary
Members discussed a recurring 'Shop in South Ogden' promotion to boost local spending, proposing quarterly campaigns, merchant buy-in and a stamp-card or app-based reward system inspired by games like Pokemon Go.
Committee member (S1) argued for a city-driven campaign to "stress shop in South Ogden," saying it would "tie into businesses to the residents" and increase tax revenue. The member suggested quarterly promotions timed to holidays and special events and urged outreach to merchants to participate in storefront promotions.
The same member offered incentive mechanics, suggesting either a physical stamp card or an app. "I have a dumb idea, like, kinda like a Pokemon Go thing, where you have a list of places to go and get a stamp on them or something," they said. Members discussed costs and merchant participation, noting an app would have higher up-front costs while a stamped card could be managed with local businesses acting as redemption points.
