What is OUR Community Dollar?
OUR Community Dollar (OC$) is a locally-focused complementary currency program designed to enhance economic resilience and strengthen OUR Local Community's economy. When you use OC$, you're investing in your community's prosperity and supporting local employment. We believe that a Prosperous Community is a Vibrant Community.
Stays Local
Every OC$ spent circulates within OUR community, creating a powerful multiplier effect that benefits everyone — shoppers, businesses, and neighbours alike.
Supports Business
Participating businesses gain increased customer loyalty, expanded visibility in the OC$ Directory, and additional purchasing power through OC$ Currency.
Builds Community
Strengthens meaningful relationships between neighbours, businesses, and community organizations — creating a vibrant, connected local economy.
Explore OUR Community
Discover everything we have to offer
How It Works
Join our community in four simple steps and start supporting local businesses
Enroll
It is easy to enroll as an OC$ Shopper or OC$ Business Member
Discover
You can view the OC$ Business Directory and learn more on our Social Media posts
Shop Local
Look for the OC$ Store Decals and shop wisely to support our local businesses
Spread the Word
Let people know that you support our local businesses and invite your contacts to join this important movement
Join OUR Community
Choose your membership type to get started
OC$ Shopper Membership
Your participation makes a difference
By enrolling as an OC$ Shopper Member you show that you understand the importance of supporting our local family-owned businesses and keeping our local economy vibrant.
OC$ Business Membership
By listing your business on the OC$ Business Directory you demonstrate that you are participating in a program that enhances our communities — part of an ever-growing network of like-minded business owners keeping our communities strong.
OC$ Program Supporter
There are various ways you can support the growth of the OC$ Program. Whether at the individual or business level, or by sponsoring 12 deserving families — you show that you understand the importance of keeping our communities strong!
All prices in CAD + 13% HST · billed annually
Questions? Contact us at info@OURCommunityDollar.com
Our Ever-Growing Community Members
Join the growing network of local businesses and shoppers thriving with OC$
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