Bonuses Added To Gift Cards For Local Fremont Businesses

FREMONT, CA — Are you shopping and dining at Fremont businesses, now that coronavirus restrictions have been loosened?

Here's one way to stretch your dollars further — the Gift Fremont program. You buy a gift card and receive a bonus:

• With a value of $20 or more (get a $5 bonus)
• With a value of $40 or more (get a $15 bonus)

There are plenty of restaurants in the program, along with a variety of other merchants including a florist, lawnmower shop, a pharmacy, salon, spa, and more.

The City of Fremont pitched in $5,000 for the bonuses, and eager shoppers have already snapped up 75-percent of that money. Enter Seagate Technology — the company contributed another $5,000 in funds. “Many small businesses are hurting economically because of the shelter-in-place regulations aimed at fighting COVID-19,” said Patricia Frost, senior vice president, chief human resources officer, internal communications and community engagement, Seagate Technology. “The Gift Fremont program is an innovative way to directly help.”

Fremont Mayor Lily Mei is pleased with the program,“Fremont is defined by a rich history and culture that can clearly be seen through our small independent businesses that proudly chose Fremont as home, many of whom have been adversely impacted by the pandemic. Gift Fremont combats these financial impacts by not only showcasing our local small businesses, but also stimulating the local economy and uniting our community through this challenging time by utilizing technology and creativity.”

Are you ready to buy a gift card? Here's a link to Gift Fremont including a list of participating merchants.

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