Get rewarded for shopping locally!

Starts April 1, 2025

The Spring Rewards Program is back! Alpine Bank and the Durango Business Improvement District are pleased to offer the Spring Rewards Program to reward shoppers for shopping local!   

 

This promotion will start April 1st and will conclude when all 200 available rewards are claimed, or on Wednesday, April 30 at 11:59 pm (whichever comes first). Rewards will be given to shoppers who spend $250, $400, or $650 at at local food and beverage businesses, retail businesses, personal services, accommodations, attractions, and other select businesses from the eligible business list. The more you spend, the greater the reward. 

The reward you will receive is a Heart of Durango Dollars gift card, which is accepted at over 80 businesses in Downtown and the North Main District. This allows shoppers to use their reward at multiple businesses in the heart of Durango that accept the card. The list of locations that accept Heart of Durango Dollars is constantly growing, giving shoppers more locations to spend their rewards. See a list of all the businesses that accept the Heart of Durango Dollars gift card HERE. 

 

 See the chart below for how many rewards are still available.

Updated 4/25/25 at 10 am

Total receipts submitted = $98,349 Total rewards earned = $7025  Grand Total To Date = $105,374

Spending Level	Reward Amount	Rewards Available	Rewards Claimed	Rewards Remaining
$250	$25	100	31	69
$400	$50	75	75	0
$650	$100	25	25	0
TOTAL		200	131	69

 

 

PLEASE READ THE INFO BELOW TO MAKE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS. THEN CLICK THE LINK TOWARDS THE BOTTOM TO SUBMIT RECEIPTS ONCE THE PROGRAM STARTS.

How does it work?

Shop locally at food and beverage businesses, retail stores, personal services, accommodations, attractions, and other select businesses on our eligible business list. Save your receipts and take a photo of each one. Once you have spent $250, $400, $650 or more, you can submit your receipts through an online form on the BID website. You may use multiple receipts to reach the reward level, and the maximum number of receipts you can submit to reach a spending limit is 10. Each receipt must be at least $25.The first 200 people to have their receipts approved will receive a gift card from their chosen rewards business. 

Click HERE for a list of all eligible businesses for purchases, or use our Search Tool. The program begins on Monday, April 1 and concludes on April 30, 2025 or until all the rewards are claimed. Whichever comes first. 

 Rewards are limited! Rewards are given on a first-come first-served basis to those whose receipts have been submitted through the online form and approved. Submitting receipts through the form does NOT guarantee that you will receive a reward as there are limited quantities. This page will be updated regularly with the number of rewards that remain. Each submission is checked carefully to make sure it fits the guidelines. Please read all rules below carefully. The Program will end on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 or when all the rewards are claimed. Whichever comes first. 

Rules:

1. There are a limited number of rewards. Submitting receipts for a reward does not guarantee a reward will be given. Rewards are provided on a first-come, first-served basis. 
2. One entry per household. A household is considered anyone living in the same residence. Each entry must have a full name, email, phone and mailing address. Family members can combine purchases under one entry. 
3. Eligible purchases begin on April 1, 2025. Receipts dated before April 1, 2025 are not eligible.
4. Receipts cannot be shared or submitted with someone outside your household. Receipts that are submitted need to be purchased by the person submitting the form. However, a household can combine receipts purchased by members of the household in one entry. An entry for a household should include both names on the entry form (for example, Mary and Sam Smith). When you submit receipts, you confirm that you are the person who made the purchases. Violating this rule will make you ineligible for a reward.
5. Receipts must be submitted through the online form. Receipts cannot be mailed or accepted in any other way.  If you have trouble with the form, please contact one of our team members for assistance. Tanya Clegg tanyac@downtowndurango.org or Tim Walsworth timw@downtowndurango.org 
6. Receipts can come from multiple stores to reach the spending levels. Each receipt must be $25 or more. A maximum of 10 receipts will be accepted.
7. Receipt types -  Each receipt submitted must be an itemized receipt and include the business name, address, date, sale amount. We will only accept a digital receipt or other type of receipt if all the information noted above is included. Please check your receipts before submitting them.
8. The following are NOT accepted receipts: credit card only receipt, handwritten receipts and invoices.
9. BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR RECEIPT - Circle the date of purchase and total sale amount and write your initials next to the total. Initials should match your first and last name in your submission. Receipts without initials WILL BE DECLINED!
10. Take pictures of each receipt separately. Only one receipt per photo. Do not combine receipts into one photo. Make sure the receipt includes the business name, address, date, and sale amount.
11. When submitting receipts through the online form, enter the exact value of the receipt and include the cents. You will include the tax in your total but Do NOT include the tip amount. Once you have submitted your receipts, we cannot add any additional receipts to your submission.
12. Eligible receipts include purchases from BID businesses in these sectors - food and beverage, retail stores, personal services, accommodations, attractions and other select businesses. Click HERE for a list of all eligible businesses for purchases or use our Search Tool
13. Ineligible receipts include purchases from: grocery stores, gas stations, propane sales, convenience stores, drug stores, marijuana, services such as childcare, afterschool childcare programs, health care, donation to a non-profit organization, travel services, real estate transactions, and professional services (CPA, attorney, architect, dentist, insurance, health care), or from any business not listed on the eligible list for this promotion. BID has the right to decline any receipt that does not meet the requirements. 
14. A¯receipt can only be submitted once by one shopper.  Violating this rule will automatically make both shoppers ineligible for rewards.  
15. Shoppers will receive a Heart of Durango Dollars gift card. This is a local gift card that is accepted at multiple businesses in Durango.  This is a digital gift card and will be delivered by email to the email on your submission form.  Please note that an email address cannot be changed after submitting your form. Make sure your email address is correct on the form. BID is not responsible for any lost gift cards.
16. Must be 18 or over to participate. 
17. BID has the right to decline any entry that does not comply with the guidelines. BID will contact any shopper by email the reason their submission was declined. 
18. Once the program concludes, we will send a communication by email all participants to confirm that their submission was accepted and provide a date of when the reward will be sent out. You can expect to receive your gift card within two weeks of the conclusion of the program.
19. Please provide a valid email address that you check regularly. This is where BID will send a confirmation that your entry has been received and your gift card reward. If we have questions or problems with your entry, we will use the provided email to contact you. We are not responsible if you do not receive or read your email. If you don't see a confirmation message from us once you have submitted your entry, could you check your junk or spam folder?
20. When you submit receipts, you agree to add your email to BID's email list. You will receive occasional email announcements about promotions and BID events (3 to 4 emails per year). BID will not sell, share or use your email for any other purpose. 

Frequently Asked Questions:

Can I submit multiple receipts from different merchants?

Yes. You may submit up to 10 receipts that add up to a total of $250, $400, $650 or more. All receipts must be from an eligible BID businesst that are in the following sectors – retail, personal services, accommodations, attractions, or food and beverage businesses. Click HERE for a list of all eligible businesses, or try our  Search Tool

 

What is the minimum amount for the receipt for it to be accepted?

Each receipt must be at least $25.

 

How many receipts can I submit to reach a reward level?

The maximum number of receipts allowed is 10.

 

How many times can I apply for rewards?

 Only one entry per household. A household is considered anyone living in the same residence.

 

Are there locations that don’t count toward this program?

Yes. We are not able to accept receipts from: grocery stores, gas stations, propane sales, convenience stores, drug stores, marijuana, services such as childcare, health care, after school care, donations to non-profit organizations, real estate transactions, and professional services (CPA, attorney, architect, dentist, insurance, health care, dentist, eye doctor). Any business not listed on the eligible business list. 

Receipts will only be accepted from retail, personal services, accommodations, attractions, and food and beverage businesses that are on the eligible business list. Click HERE for a list of all eligible businesses., or use our Search Tool.

BID has the right to decline any receipt that does not meet the requirements. 

 

What type of receipts can be submitted?

Receipt photos should be of an itemized hard copy receipt. (DO NOT submit credit card-only receipts or invoices) We will only accept a digital receipt or other type of receipt if all the following information is provided: business name, address, date of sale, and sale amount. If that information is not provided, the receipt may be deemed ineligible. The following are not eligible receipts: credit card only receipt, handwritten receipts and invoices. All receipts must be submitted using the same form. Just click the add receipt button to add an additional receipt to the form.

 

What amount can I submit in the form? Do I include the tax and tip?

The total amount should include the tax.

Do not include the tip in your amount. A purchase from a restaurant should be just for the amount of the purchase, excluding the tip. 

 

Can I purchase something online at a local merchant?

Yes, as long as the business is on the eligible business list and fits the guidelines. Remember that digital receipts must have key information noted above. You may need to request a hard copy of the receipt to submit that purchase.

 

If I purchase a gift card, will that count towards my reward?

Yes, any purchase at a BID-eligible business that is a retail store, personal services, accommodation, attraction, personal service, or food and beverage business is an eligible purchase. Businesses not on the eligible list will not count.

 

What do I need to do before I submit my form?

1. Verify that the receipt is from an eligible business. ( Search Tool )
2. Circle the date of purchase, total spent, and write your initials next to the total.
3. Take a picture of each receipt separately.  Check your photo to make sure all the required information is visible (business name, date of purchase and total spent) and that the image is clear.
4. You are now ready to submit your receipts. Remember to submit ALL receipts in one submission. Click the plus sign to add additional receipts.

 

How will I know my submission was received?

After you have submitted your receipt, you will be taken to a page that confirms your submission was received. You will also receive an email letting you know your submission was received. Check your spam and junk folders if you don't see this email in your inbox.

Each submission will be reviewed to ensure that it meets the guidelines. A week after the program concludes, an email will be sent stating that your submission was approved. The rewards will be sent digitally by email to the email provided in the form. All rewards will be sent out no later than two weeks after the program concludes. 

When does the Rewards Program start and end?

This program will start on Monday, April 1, 2024. Spring Rewards concludes on Wednesday, April 30 or when all the rewards have been claimed. Whichever comes first. 

 

SUBMIT YOUR RECEIPTS

 

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