A Prosperous Community is a Vibrant Community
We help local business communities thrive by providing a local currency program, which encourages people to shop local.
Look for businesses displaying this sign!
We are launching $800 000 in Community Currency (OC$) into the Waterloo Region, Wellington County and Surrounding Areas. How does this help?
OUR Community Dollarâ„¢ complements the federal currency system.
Businesses accept OUR Community Dollarâ„¢ as a portion of the sale price of their products and services.
These businesses can then spend their currency with other locally based businesses.
We connect family owned and home-based businesses with prospective customers, developing relationships within a local economy.
In today’s world, local shopping initiatives are in demand.
Community businesses and consumers can take part in this exciting concept through membership participation. As a benefit of membership, OUR Community Dollarâ„¢ (OC$) can be spent as partial or full payment for goods and services offered by participating businesses.
Receive OC$
Become a member and participate in our programs to receive OC$.
Sell your goods online on our board with a percentage of the sale price being OC$.
Trade your time to help local community members who have the option to pay you in OC$.
Access community events that facilitate interaction with others who understand that relationship connections strengthen the community.
Access the OC$ Business Directory and find where you can spend your OC$ locally.
Make purchases from local business and support the local economy!
Participate in the program and help drive traffic and sales to local businesses – the backbones of our community.