The Charles City Chamber of Commerce is reminding customers and business owners that Shop Iowa Day returns Wednesday (Oct. 14).
Shop Iowa unites small businesses and communities across the state for a day built around shopping local and supporting Iowa small businesses.
Cherie Edilson, Founder of Member Marketplace, said, “Iowa’s small businesses are the heartbeat of our communities. Shop Iowa Day gives everyone an easy, exciting way to support those businesses, discover new favorites, and keep dollars right here in Iowa.”Shop Iowa brings together hundreds of businesses from all 99 counties, making it easier than ever for Iowans to discover and support local stores.
Small businesses can create a free profile at ShopIowa.com/sell to list products or gift cards for customers to explore.
Shoppers can find deals at ShopIowa.com spanning clothing, home decor, and more. Special promotions include:
- 30% off sitewide purchases
- A chance to win a $250 Shop Iowa shopping spree, plus giveaways through social media
- Limited-time discounts from small businesses statewide
- A $5 Shop Iowa gift card with every $25 gift card purchase
- Free shipping from select businesses, plus local pickup where available
Promotions kicked off at 6 PM Tuesday (Oct. 13) for Shop Iowa email and text subscribers with early access, then open to everyone on Wednesday, running through 11:59 PM. Shoppers can sign up for text alerts to receive real-time deal updates and early access to the 30% off coupon code.
For more information and to shop the best of Iowa’s small businesses, visit ShopIowa.com.
How to Get Involved
- Shoppers: Visit ShopIowa.com on October 14 to explore deals and discover Iowa businesses.
- Businesses: Sign up for free at ShopIowa.com/sell to set up a storefront to be featured in Shop Iowa Day promotions.
- Communities & Organizations: Share the campaign to encourage participation and celebrate local entrepreneurs.
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Sponsors
There’s still time to be part of Shop Iowa Day 2026 as a sponsor! Sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses and organizations looking to put their brand in front of shoppers across Iowa while supporting small businesses statewide. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, contact the Shop Iowa team at madelyn@membermarketplaceinc.com
About Shop Iowa
Shop Iowa is a statewide initiative powered by the Iowa Economic Development Authority and managed by Member Marketplace, Inc. The platform provides Iowa businesses with an online presence and gives Iowans a single destination to discover and shop local.
About Member Marketplace, Inc.
Member Marketplace, Inc. creates marketplaces for local communities, like Shop Iowa, empowering organizations to promote their small businesses online in a unified way. To learn more, visit membermarketplaceinc.com.
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