I Shop Crystal Lake

I SHOP CRYSTAL LAKE PROGRAM
The City's Economic Development Committee developed a strategic branding plan for our "shop local" program, entitled "I Shop Crystal Lake".  The I Shop Crystal Lake program creates an awareness of the shopping opportunities in Crystal lake and enforces the message that buying from local retailers and service providers supports the local economy, preserves jobs, and enhances the tax base.  More importantly, the "I" of I Shop Crystal Lake sends a message that speaks to pride and style by showing that shopping Crystal Lake is cool, contemporary, and trendy.

The I Shop Crystal Lake program is a no-cost program for Crystal Lake businesses and shoppers to participate in.

BUSINESSES
Businesses can take advantage of free promotion and advertising by registering on-line at www.iShopCL.com.  The process is super-easy and takes just a few minutes. For information on how to register and promote your business on the website, view the 1-page user-guide by clicking here.

The iShopCL.com website provides Crystal Lake businesses with a useful set of promotional tools, including:

1. Business web-page: Provides shoppers with contact information, hours of operation, coupons, images, newsletters, job opportunities, and a location-map for your business.
2. Reviews and articles of your business: Share recent articles or reviews that have been published about your business.
3. Social Networking: The website can integrate with any Twitter or Facebook account for your business.
4. Shoppers can subscribe to your business: Consumers will have the ability to “follow” your business and receive exclusive information on upcoming events, e-newsletters, coupons and anything else you would like to share.
5. I Shop Crystal Lake REWARDS program: This feature draws customers to your business by promoting your special offers and incentives.  To learn how your business can utilize the REWARDS program to attract customers, click here.

SHOPPERS
Here's how consumers can take advantage of the benefits of the I Shop Crystal Lake Program: 

1. Business Directory:  Visit www.iShopCL.com to view information about Crystal Lake businesses and to download special offers that REWARD you for shopping locally.
2. Social Networking:  Stay informed on all of the latest information regarding new businesses and special events and offers by following on on Twitter or by "friending" us on Facebook.
3. REWARDS Program:  Become a member of the I Shop Crystal Lake REWARDS Program.  Membership is FREE and offers a plethora of benefits.  Click here to learn more about how you can participate in the REWARDS Program.