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Merchants – you are invited to Unlock your potential in the power of membership

Enhanced Visibility: Join the Open Rewards Texarkana program to increase your business’s exposure within the local community.

Support Local Initiative: Align with a shop local movement that encourages community members to support neighborhood businesses.

App Listing: Gain targeted visibility by being listed on the Open Rewards – Texarkana app, making it easier for customers to find and choose your business. List social media links as well as links to your website if applicable.

Increase Foot Traffic: Drive more customers to your establishment, helping to attract new business and retain existing customers.

Automatic Rewards System: Customers earn rewards with every purchase from participating merchants and retailers, encouraging repeat visits and fostering customer loyalty.

Promote Events and Offers: Through our program we will announce special events, milestones, and exclusive promotions, enhancing customer engagement with your business through SMS messaging.

Minimal Disruption: reward your customers without changes to operations or extensive staff training—focus on running your business.

Digital Marketing Benefits: Driving repeat purchases, enhancing brand loyalty, and providing valuable customer data. We also know consistency wins. That’s why we keep your business presence alive across listings, through reviews, and social channels to make sure you’re not only seen, but remembered. With regular posts, timely responses created for you, and clear reporting, your reputation grows stronger every week. In addition, all participating members will receive special rates on the digital marketing services offered by Connection Clix.

Invest in Growth: Contribute to the economic vitality of the community while securing future success for your business.

Another place to tell your story: Identifying and owning what makes your business different, list your business core strengths, and unique contributions. What problem do you solve? What drives you/your business? Each local business member is encouraged to tell a little about what sets them apart in the notes section of the business listing within the App.

We welcome you to Join us in building a vibrant resource that rewards our customers and supports local businesses in Texarkana!

Merchant FAQ’s

What is the Open Rewards – Texarkana program?

The Open Rewards program is a local shopping initiative that has thrived in over 200 communities across 30 states. It enables consumers to earn and redeem rewards at participating merchants in Texarkana, fostering community support and economic growth. Our mission is to foster connections.

How do I join the Open Rewards Program?

Become a participating business. As a member your contribution supports regional ad campaigns (social, digital, print, and radio), shop local events, seasonal promotions, and signage. There’s no additional training for your staff or changes to your POS system required – you can continue your regular business operations seamlessly.

Are there any costs associated with joining the program?

Yes, currently the program is sponsored by Connection Clix, however there will be an investment required to participate as this movement is structured differently than traditional advertising. 

This program has been designed intentionally as a long-term infrastructure, not a short term promotion. Previous grant-funded programs were extremely successful, but when the grant funding ended, so did the momentum.

The My Texarkana movement is a pilot program that shifts that model to build a consistent local rewards experience local shoppers can rely on, rather than a temporary program that disappears when the grant funding ends.

 

What benefits do I receive with the membership?

Your Benefits as a Participating Business
  • Business Profile in the Open Rewards App
  • A City-Wide Billboard Campaign promoting the My Texarkana – Open Rewards Program
  • Two customized social media posts weekly, created for & approved by you. Our program will amplify local shares, likes, and mentions. We will intentionally extend that activity across community channels to keep participating businesses visible, recognized, and remembered. Organically helping local engagement travel further.
  • Customer Review monitoring across 700+ platforms with suggested responses, including a review management/brand management dashboard to allow you to engage with your customer base with ease, because we know consistency wins.
  • Monthly activity reports that include data for tracking progress and identifying trends.
  • Shoppers only claim rewards when they shop at your location, and that provides proof of ROI.
  • Experience unparalleled marketing exposure with tailored promotions designed to attract local shoppers and enhance your brand visibility through the Open Rewards – Texarkana App. Imagine doubling your rewards on special occasions, anniversaries, and holidays—like “National Small Business Day”!
  • Regional Ad campaigns (social, digital, print, and/or radio)
  • Shop local with participating merchants coordinated events, and Special promotional options amplified through SMS messaging, and the My Texarkana Website.
We’ll strive to keep your business presence consistent across listings, through reviews, and social channels to make sure you’re not only seen, but remembered. With regular posts, timely responses created for you, and clear reporting, your reputation doesn’t just survive online where many shoppers start the shopping experience; it grows stronger every week.
This is an evolving program that will continue to develop features Local Merchants will benefit from and create content that will be of interest to our participating businesses. (Think Tech Tips, educational webinars, and local business trends information)

How Do customers earn rewards shopping at my business?

Customers earn rewards automatically when they make purchases at your business. They can use a credit/debit card linked to the App or scan their receipt into the App.

Will I need to change my existing processes to accommodate the program?

No, customers make regular purchases and either earn rewards or redeem rewards through the Open Rewards App.

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