San Mateo County, CA "Choose Local SMC" mobile app rewards residents for shopping locally

San Mateo County, CA

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San Mateo County partnered with Colu Technologies to develop the "Choose Local SMC" mobile app in order to support small businesses. The mobile app incentivises users to shop, drink, and eat at local businesses by rewarding them with points which can be used for discounts at any of the more than 334 participating businesses. The county reimburses rewards via the American Rescue Plan Act funding without financial impact to businesses or shoppers.

Economic Development Business Engagement Mobile App Public Private Partnership (PPP)Community Currency

San Mateo County, CA

County in California

United States

Products

Colu Digital Wallet

Helps cities engage with residents by rewarding them for taking actions that promote their strategic goals using a unique City Coin.

Vendors

Colu

Colu helps cities to improve civic engagement with an Interactive City Card that works as a reward platform powered by a city coin.

Links

County of San Mateo - Choose Local - Apps on Google Play

The County of San Mateo Local app

‎Choose Local San Mateo County on the App Store

‎Read reviews, compare customer ratings, see screenshots, and learn more about Choose Local San Mateo County. Download Choose Local San Mateo County and enjoy it on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

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