Support Local Seattle Businesses with the New Buy Black Card
Seattle has launched an innovative way for consumers to save money and support local restaurants. The Buy Black Card, a new financial initiative, provides an immediate 20% discount at participating venues. This comes as a welcome relief to many neighborhood businesses struggling post-pandemic. Additionally, local advocates anticipate a significant increase in patronage during the upcoming summer sports weekend. Learn more about this initiative here.
Introducing the Buy Black Card
Launched by Intentionalist and Black Players for Change, the Buy Black Card is a prepaid card usable at nearly 150 Black-owned businesses across western Washington. This strategic move aims to give these businesses a much needed boost in the wake of the first local World Cup match and the U.S. men’s national team’s game on Juneteenth. Check out the upcoming World Cup match details here.
How the Buy Black Card Works
The Buy Black Card features an original design by local artist Damon Brown and is endorsed by the Seattle Office of Economic Development, the BECU Foundation, Symetra, and the Central Area Collaborative. Through their sponsorship, customers can enjoy 20% off their purchases. For instance, if you load $50 onto the card, you only pay $40, but get the full amount to spend. Check out Where to buy the Buy Black Card here.
Supporting Local Seattle Businesses
According to a recent survey by Intentionalist, more than 67% of Seattle businesses are under increased financial strain compared to pandemic times. Furthermore, over 71% reported decreased foot traffic compared to the previous year, with sales also dropping according to 63% of those businesses. The Buy Black Card offers a tangible, realistic solution to help these businesses thrive.
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