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Downtown Duluth Card gift card
For Universities & Colleges

Campus Recognitionworth celebrating.

Welcome New Students — Give admitted students a taste of the local community from day one.

Reward Achievement — Celebrate milestones with gifts that support local businesses.

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One Card, Six Ways to Use It

Welcoming New Students

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Send admitted students the Downtown Duluth Card during orientation week. They’ll explore local coffee shops, restaurants and bookstores — building a connection to their new college town from day one.

  • Admitted students weekend
  • Campus tours and open houses
  • New student orientation
  • First-year welcome gifts

Rewarding Achievement

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Recognize academic excellence, research contributions and athletic achievements with Downtown Duluth Cards. Recipients choose where to spend — at the local businesses that make your college town unique.

  • Dean’s list and academic honors
  • Research publication milestones
  • Athletic achievements
  • Scholarship incentives

Staff Recognition

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Reward the people who keep your campus running with thoughtful gifts that strengthen their ties to the community. Downtown Duluth Cards are easy to distribute in bulk — no procurement headaches.

  • Employee appreciation gifts
  • Anniversary celebrations
  • Tenure and promotion recognition
  • Spot bonuses and thank-yous

Research Incentives

Students working on laptops on a campus lawn

Give participants the Downtown Duluth Card instead of a generic national card. Purchase and distribute in bulk — you can even schedule-send in advance — and they spend it at local businesses.

Campus Events

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Use Downtown Duluth Cards for campus events, volunteer appreciation and special programs. Spending supports local businesses and strengthens town-gown relationships.

  • Volunteer appreciation
  • Event prizes and giveaways
  • Family weekend incentives
  • Community service rewards

Campus Dining

Students eating together at a restaurant near campus

Let students use the Downtown Duluth Card at local restaurants, cafés and eateries near campus — supporting the local economy while giving students the freedom to choose where they eat.

  • Meal plan alternatives and supplements
  • Off-campus dining for commuter students
  • Late-night food options at local spots
  • Welcome-week restaurant exploration
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Why Downtown Duluth Card over national brand gift cards?

The difference is more than local pride — it shows in the details.

GIFT CARD

Generic Gift Cards

Functional, forgettable.

  • Helps with the to-do list
  • Impersonal, forgettable
  • Money leaves the community
  • Same experience for everyone
Downtown Duluth Card gift card

Community Cards

Meaningful, memorable.

  • Introduces students to local shops, cafés, and restaurants
  • Strengthens town-gown relationships
  • Funds stay in Duluth at businesses students love
  • Recipients explore their college town neighborhood

Your Favorite Local Businesses

Redeemable at over 20 businesses in Duluth

6S Brewing

6S Brewing

Food & Dining
COhatch Coworking

COhatch Coworking

Services
Cool People Sew

Cool People Sew

Retail

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Downtown Duluth Card gift card
YOUR LOGO HERE
TO:
Aldo Briano

Welcome to campus! Explore local spots with this gift.

FROM:
Jenna Brooks
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YOUR CAMPUS, YOUR BRAND

Custom-Branded for Your University

Every Downtown Duluth Card you send carries your school's logo, colors, and a personal message. It's not just a reward — it's a statement of your commitment to the local community.

Ready to connect campus and community?

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Same card, same card denomination — different occasion.

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