The document describes MyGRCityPoints, a program launched by the city of Grand Rapids that rewards citizens with points for community engagement activities that can be redeemed with local businesses. The program aims to create a circular flow of benefits between citizens, local non-profits and businesses by linking community involvement with economic development and civic participation. It will roll out features over time using web and mobile technology to track points for activities like recycling, volunteering and shopping locally.

1. The Circular Flow Technology in the Public Sector: My GR City Points

2. What Is This? MYGRCITYPOINTS Incentive Program Offers Reward Points Community Engagement: Personal Contributions Local Savings The Community City of Grand Rapids Local Non-Profits & Businesses Anyone! Each Phase will be introduced separately ultimately being released by the end of 2011.

3. "MyGRCity Points creates a win-win-win for citizens, local businesses and city government by linking community stewardship, local economic development and a citizen-centric government.“ Greg Sundstrom

4. "In all honesty, we're still figuring bits and pieces of this out… But we'll be looking to collaborate with other non-profit organizations in the area to create other projects and programs and events." -Elissa Hillary Local First Director

5. MYGRCITY Points!

6. Technology Involved NOW! – Getting the Word Out Web-Based Program Recycling RFID Incentive for Innovation Tracking Success

7. Community Benefits Non-Profits Volunteers Savings Local Government Increased Investment Increased Revenues Increased Public Awareness Motivation to sustain locally Business Benefits

8. Why The Circular Flow? This one-of-a-kind program offers major incentives for the Grand Rapids community. The ‘helping hand’ encourages a circular flow movement towards a healthier and more vibrant city through engagement and altruism… Incentive Points Technology Community Involvement Savings!

9. Sources http://mygrcity.us/departments/executive/transformationroadmap/engage_citizens/points/pages/default.aspx http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2010/08/grand_rapids_creates_rewards_p.html