For Local Businesses

Join the Lark Street BID Bucks Program

The Lark Street BID Bucks Program promotes Albany small businesses — and it's completely free to join.

  • Featured in Lark Street BID Bucks Cards, offers, and a searchable directory
  • Designed to bring more customers through your doors
  • No cost to participate — no special equipment or integration needed
  • Be on board in minutes
Apply to Participate

Why be a part of the Lark Street BID Bucks Program?

Whether you're a boutique, barber, bakery, or beyond — joining the program helps amplify your business with zero cost and very little lift.

Get featured on this Lark Street BID Bucks program hub and in the digital wallets of thousands of local consumers

Participate in special marketing campaigns and social pushes

Bring new customers to your business who would not otherwise have discovered you – Lark Street BID Bucks Cards attract new corporate and government buyers

Promote limited-time offers to drive new foot traffic

Appear in map view, filters, and local spotlights

How It Works
for Businesses

STEP 1

Apply Online

Fill out a quick application to let us know you're interested. The process takes less than 5 minutes and we'll take it from there.

STEP 2

Get Approved

If your business qualifies, you'll be notified and added to the site. We'll provide all the resources you need to get started.

STEP 3

Get Going

Get discovered by locals and visitors looking to support businesses like yours. Start receiving Lark Street BID Bucks customers.

Who Can Participate?

Any qualifying business located within the Albany can apply. No special equipment or integration is required. You just need to accept MasterCard.

Want to Share with Your Team?

Download our quick-start Resources Kit with program info, digital assets, and how-tos for participating businesses.

See Program Resources

Ready to Be a part of the program?

The application takes less than 5 minutes. We'll take it from there.

Apply Now
Lark Street BID Bucks Business Community