New local tender
We are now printing our own money in Millstreet, where our local currency will get you more bang for your buck. It's all part of how we in Millstreet Development Group are pulling together to fight the recession and build a better future for out town. The new ' local tender' in our town comes in the form of vouchers that you can use in a variety of businesses in the town. You can buy these in various denominations in our local credit union to use for yourself or give as a gift to family, friends, relations or even as raffle prizes.
The possibilities are wide ranging but the end result is the same — keeping spending power local.
As an added incentive, and added value, we in Millstreet Development Group are offering a variety of extra deals, discounts and packages in the lead up to Christmas.
However, there's more to our local voucher scheme.
Any local employer can give workers up to
250 worth of vouchers € tax-free, which can be spent in participating shops in the town. These vouchers can be given in lieu of wages or bonus payments Normally at this time of year, companies might give a 'one-for-all' voucher or vouchers for a particular store. The problem here is that in most cases the money leaves the town and in some instances commission is charged on vouchers. There will be no commission charged on the Millstreet vouchers, meaning that the recipients get their full value.
We hope this innovative new recession busting scheme will encourage people working and living in the town to 'shop local'.
Millstreet Development Group is working for the future of our town — and that also means all of the people of our town. By pulling together we can all build a brighter future, and that's what we aim to do.
And you have a part to play, too.
Promoting business, industry and shopping, and the creation and sustaining of jobs in our locality is what we're all about. This means prosperity and livelihoods for the people of Millstreet and the wider area.
