Chamber launches ‘Hidden Cash’

The Greater Hamilton Chamber of Commerce is launching a new initiative this week called Hidden Cash.

Cash is placed in an envelope, which is then given to a local business in the area to hold. The chamber will post clues to the location of the “hidden cash” via its Facebook page. In order to win, a person must do two things: Be the first to find the cash, and say “May I have the envelope, please.”

To receive clues via Facebook, like the Greater Hamilton Chamber Facebook page at

There is not a fixed schedule, but the chamber is attempting to do one per week for now. The biggest limitation is finding area businesses to participate. Businesses will be sponsoring the cash each week. Businesses should be reasonably accessible and welcome additional foot traffic.

Each envelope contains cash (minimum of $20) in various amounts, which is decided by the sponsoring business.

The chamber is doing this as a way to help business owners by getting them publicity and extra foot traffic as well as to encourage local buying, officials said.

Businesses interested in becoming a Hidden Cash sponsor should call 513-844-1500.