Love Drogheda BID, Mayor of Drogheda and Drogheda & District Chamber partner to promote Corporate Orders for Christmas Gifting with Tax Savings and an Early-Bird Prize Draw
Love Drogheda BID, in partnership with the local Chamber of Commerce, has officially opened corporate ordering for the Love Drogheda Gift Card ahead of the Christmas festive season. Local businesses are invited to reward their staff while driving substantial tax efficiencies and directly supporting town centre revitalisation.
Through Ireland’s Small Benefit Exemption Scheme, employers can gift up to €1,500 per employee per year completely TAX-FREE across up to 5 non-cash rewards per annum. Standard payroll bonuses incur up to 56% in tax and employer PRSI costs; but by choosing the Love Drogheda Gift Card, a €1,500 reward costs the business exactly €1,500 while delivering 100% of the net value directly to the employee, who can then go on to invest that into the local economy.
As an added incentive for the festive season, Love Drogheda BID is launching an Early-Bird Corporate Competition: any business placing a gift card order of €5,000 or more by 25th November will be automatically entered into an exclusive draw to win a bonus gift card for their company or team celebration. First prize is a €1500 gift card, second prize is a €1000 gift card and third prize is a €500 gift card.
By choosing the multi-store Love Drogheda Gift Card over general corporate rewards, companies directly fulfil their Corporate Social Responsibility objectives. Every euro spent stays within the community, supporting independent retailers, hospitality venues, and local services across town, keeping local employment strong and revitalising Drogheda's high street.
Cllr Declan Power, Mayor of Drogheda stated "Our town centre relies on the conscious decisions of our community and business leaders. When companies invest their festive rewards back into Drogheda, they protect local employment, support small business owners, and keep our streets vibrant. I strongly encourage businesses across the borough to lead the way this Christmas and choose a reward that delivers real civic impact."
"Choosing a local reward is a win-win for employers and employees alike," said Trevor Connolly, CEO of Love Drogheda BID. "It gives staff maximum choice across a vast range of local multi-store partners with a mix of high-street and local independent favourites, maximizes tax relief for companies, and ensures local corporate investment stays right here in Drogheda where it belongs. By choosing the Love Drogheda Gift Card you are not only giving a desirable gift, but you are also giving back to Drogheda in a real way.”
Miriam Simon, President of Drogheda and District Chamber went further to say: “We are encouraging our members, to make the most of the Small Benefit Exemption Scheme and to show real support for Drogheda businesses this Christmas with their choice for employee rewards. The Love Drogheda Gift Card ensures that the money gifted is spent in Drogheda businesses and guarantees great local choice for employees as well as the opportunity to show that your business is committed to supporting the local economy. If every employee in Drogheda received a Love Drogheda Gift Card just think what impact that would have on Drogheda businesses come January, at a time when retail and hospitality often notice a downturn.”
Key Information & How to Order
• Tax Benefit: Save up to 56% in taxes with up to €1,500 tax-free per employee per year via the Small Benefit Exemption Scheme
• Early-Bird Draw: Orders over €5,000 placed before mid-November enter a draw to win a prize, €1,500 first prize, €1000 second prize and €500 third prize bonus card.
• Accepted across a growing network of local Drogheda retailers, dining, and service providers.
• Corporate Inquiries: Businesses can place orders directly online at corporate.townandcitygiftcards.ie or visit the Love Drogheda BID office where our team will help you process a corporate order.
