New Program to Incentivize Consumers to Shop Locally
Support Arlington’s small businesses and save money with the new Open Rewards program! BizLaunch has invested $5,000 from existing funds to pilot this customer rewards program, which lets shoppers earn 5% in reward credits while spending at local small businesses. Open Rewards is a partnership between BizLaunch and technology company BluDot. There is no cost for businesses or consumers to participate.
Shopper? Enroll in the program by downloading BluDot’s Open Rewards app to your smartphone. Enrolling is free and you'll earn 5% when you shop local at participating businesses.
Enroll for rewards
Small Business? Arlington personal service, restaurant and retail businesses are automatically enrolled. Other Arlington businesses can enroll for free. Are you enrolled? Check the list of participating businesses.
Enroll your business
Download the flyer and promote your business’s participation in the program.
Starting September 30, 2025, Open Rewards will switch from dollars to points. Your rewards keep the same value — for example, 1,000 points still equals $10. You will earn, redeem and use the app just like you do now. Program rules and your dashboard will not change. Moving to points keeps things simple and flexible while everything else stays the same.