Fareway donates gift cards to local chambers

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Fareway Stores, Inc. recently announced a $200,000 donation to the Iowa Chamber of Commerce Executives (ICCE). The donation provided for $1,000 or more in gift cards to ICCE chamber of commerce members in the communities Fareway serves.

ICCE distributed the Fareway gift cards to its chamber of commerce members. Wilton Chamber of Commerce received $3,000 in gift cards, which were distributed to local small businesses and their employees.

“Local chambers have the pulse in each community and how best to serve its small business members during this time of need,” said Fareway President and CEO Reynolds W. Cramer. “We hope this relief reduces some of the stress our community business partners are facing.”

“The Wilton Chamber of Commerce is so grateful to have this opportunity to help our small businesses during this time of uncertainty. It is so important, now more than ever, to support local business,” said Wilton Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President Brandy Marquez.

“Our members work diligently every day to strengthen communities throughout Iowa,” said ICCE Executive Director Lane Till. “Through this generous donation from Fareway, our members will have the ability to help support the small businesses that create the heart of each of their communities.”

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