This community of communes in the Lot offers gift vouchers to support local commerce

At the end of 2023, the Community of Communes of the Lot and Vineyard Valley (CCVLV) had launched its system of local gift vouchers to promote local purchasing, particularly around the municipalities of Prayssac, Luzech Or Puy-L’Evêque. The system, which aims to be long-lasting, is intended to boost commercial activity, encourage local consumption and thus support local traders and artisans, while maintaining the economic fabric.

In 90 businesses or artisans in the Lot valley around Prayssac, Luzech and Puy-L’Evêque

A unique model of these gift vouchers, specific to the territory, has been created, and can be used to pay for expenses in one of the 90 member businesses throughout the territory. Since its launch, the system has met with real enthusiasm with the number of establishments accepting checks having doubled. The CCVLV wanted a system open to all types of businesses, in order to reach as many people as possible and offer a diverse and varied offer to consumers, and today the list includes businesses, services, restaurants, crafts , direct sales from producers (aromatic plants, wines, etc.), stays in unusual lodges, holiday villages, hotels/spa, among others.

For 2024, new commercial operations and events are planned to raise awareness of gift vouchers among the general public. The economic context is still tense, with the succession of different crises and general inflation. Also, the Community of Communes is launching a first contribution operation for the arrival of good weather.

From June 13 to 15, 2024

Indeed, from Thursday June 13, 5 p.m., to Saturday June 15, 2024, when businesses close, the Community of Communes launches its “Purchasing Power Operation”. In this context, it will offer €20 in additional gift vouchers, for €20 in gift vouchers purchased, while stocks last. The Community of Communes has provided an allocation of €4,200 for this operation.

Checks can be purchased in one of the 3 points of sale in the area: the SPAR store in Luzech, the Moment pour Soi institute in Prayssac and the Hotel/Bar/Restaurant La Truffière in Puy-l’Evêque. Purchases are only possible by credit card, with one purchase per person.

As a reminder, the Community of Municipalities also finances the management of the system by the selected service provider.

Geneviève JACQUOT

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