Laramie Main Street Alliance (LMSA) is distributing more Cowboy Cash, in the form of downtown gift certificates, to UW students, faculty, and staff this summer at the Downtown Laramie Farmers Market. Thanks to funding from last year’s Cowboy Cash initiative with the University of Wyoming, LMSA is able to give out additional Cowboy Cash gift certificates to bring an economic boost to businesses located in historic downtown this summer and fall.
In 2020, $40,000 worth of Cowboy Cash and $32,000 in downtown gift certificates circulated through downtown businesses.
This summer, LMSA will be distributing $30,000 worth of Cowboy Cash and market tokens at the Downtown Farmers Market on July 23, August 6, August 20, September 3, and September 17.
To receive $20 in Cowboy Cash plus $5 in Farmers Market Tokens, students, faculty, and staff can bring their UW ID to the Laramie Main Street tent at 1st and Garfield (near the base of the foot bridge) and complete a short survey on their phone. The Cowboy Cash and Market Tokens will be given out on a first come first serve basis while supplies last.
“It will be great to see everyone enjoying the Farmers Market and then heading downtown to grab a nice dinner, do some shopping or schedule a service with downtown businesses.”
“We can’t wait to connect more with the UW community!” Jennifer Power, Communications Coordinator says. “It will be great to see everyone enjoying the Farmers Market and then heading downtown to grab a nice dinner, do some shopping or schedule a service with downtown businesses.”
Director Trey Sherwood shared, “We continue to leverage our strategic partnership with UW to enhance our entrepreneurial ecosystem while encouraging the UW community to shop local. As businesses recover from the pandemic, it is important that we continue to provide grassroot, community led support in order to build a resilient local economy.”
The expiration date for all “Cowboy Cash” is September 30th to provide businesses a financial boost during this important time of economic recovery. Cowboy Cash is good at any of the 290 businesses located in Downtown Laramie. Farmers Market Tokens are good at any booth at the market and expire on the last Farmers Market of the season - September 24th.
Learn more about using Cowboy Cash at www.laramiemainstreet.org/gifts.
If business owners have questions about how to accept Cowboy Cash, they should email downtownlaramie@gmail.com or visit www.laramiemainstreet.org/gifts
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Laramie Main Street Alliance strives to preserve historic Downtown Laramie while enhancing its economic and social vitality.
Laramie Main Street Alliance is a 501 (c)(3) Nonprofit Organization, operating as part of the State of Wyoming's “Wyoming Main Street” program under the Wyoming Business Council, guided by the principles of the National Main Street Program. More information can be found at laramiemainstreet.org.