How does doubling your money sound? A new Perth Amboy e-gift card program allows you to spend $50 and receive a matching $50 to enjoy shopping and dining in Perth Amboy. You can purchase the digital e-gift card sponsored by the City of Perth Amboy Neighborhood Preservation Program and the Perth Amboy Business Improvement District (BID), in amounts of $10, $25 and $50 that will be matched to use at the 20 participating stores and restaurants, like Joe’s Meat Market, Bull’s Meat Market, C-Town Supermarket, the Barge, the Armory, Superior Diner, Four Brothers Appliances, Pay Rite Liquor and more (see the full list of participating stores and restaurants) . Use this link to purchase the e-gift card. Read more about the program on the Perth Amboy City website.

Gift cards have been used successfully to stimulate revitalization efforts by encouraging shopping and dine in areas. They have also been used successfully to increase participation in the census.