Three local businesses have been announced as recipients of grants totaling $10,000 from the 2025 Shop Local Macomb campaign.
The initiative, which is organized by the Macomb County Department of Planning and Economic Development (MCPED), encourages shoppers to give business to independently owned and operated establishments during the holiday season for the chance to win one of three $350 gift cards provided by First State Bank and a grant for the business they supported.
In all, there were more than 1,000 entries. A drawing was held Monday, December 8 with organizers selecting gift card winners and grant recipients. Winning businesses include:
$5,000 grant recipient: Liv a Little at Home – New Haven
$3,000 grant recipient: Whistle Stop Hobby & Toys - St. Clair Shores
$2,000 grant recipient: Boater City Marketplace - New Baltimore
“Macomb County spearheads this campaign because we know retail has a major impact on our economy,” said Vicky Rowinski, director, MCPED.
The following data points demonstrate this impact:
Macomb County's retail industry sees $6.9 billion (in 2024) in total annual sales.*
About 55% of the total sales are made by Macomb County residents ($3.9 billion in 2024). This spending adds $5.88 billion to the greater countywide economy. It also adds $2.153 billion in earnings to the bottom lines of Macomb County workers. Additionally, that spending is responsible for 42,383 jobs - many of those in retail (28,784), but some in transportation and warehousing (1,623), real estate (2,773), professional services (1,181), and construction (767) as well.*
“Outside of job numbers and spending figures, we also know that local businesses are a part of what makes our community unique,” Rowinski continued. “From small storefronts in our downtown cores, to hidden gems in our large shopping districts, Macomb is home to a variety of independently owned and operated businesses offering specialty products that can only be found here. So as we continue to get ready for the holidays, remember to visit our small stores and show your support.”
Shop Local Macomb is coordinated by the Macomb County Department of Planning and Economic Development with support from area chambers, including Connect Macomb, the Macomb County Chamber of Commerce, the Eastside Community Chamber, the Northern Macomb Regional Chamber and the Anchor Bay Chamber of Commerce.
The initiative, which is organized by the Macomb County Department of Planning and Economic Development (MCPED), encourages shoppers to give business to independently owned and operated establishments during the holiday season for the chance to win one of three $350 gift cards provided by First State Bank and a grant for the business they supported.
In all, there were more than 1,000 entries. A drawing was held Monday, December 8 with organizers selecting gift card winners and grant recipients. Winning businesses include:
$5,000 grant recipient: Liv a Little at Home – New Haven
$3,000 grant recipient: Whistle Stop Hobby & Toys - St. Clair Shores
$2,000 grant recipient: Boater City Marketplace - New Baltimore
“Macomb County spearheads this campaign because we know retail has a major impact on our economy,” said Vicky Rowinski, director, MCPED.
The following data points demonstrate this impact:
Macomb County's retail industry sees $6.9 billion (in 2024) in total annual sales.*
About 55% of the total sales are made by Macomb County residents ($3.9 billion in 2024). This spending adds $5.88 billion to the greater countywide economy. It also adds $2.153 billion in earnings to the bottom lines of Macomb County workers. Additionally, that spending is responsible for 42,383 jobs - many of those in retail (28,784), but some in transportation and warehousing (1,623), real estate (2,773), professional services (1,181), and construction (767) as well.*
“Outside of job numbers and spending figures, we also know that local businesses are a part of what makes our community unique,” Rowinski continued. “From small storefronts in our downtown cores, to hidden gems in our large shopping districts, Macomb is home to a variety of independently owned and operated businesses offering specialty products that can only be found here. So as we continue to get ready for the holidays, remember to visit our small stores and show your support.”
Shop Local Macomb is coordinated by the Macomb County Department of Planning and Economic Development with support from area chambers, including Connect Macomb, the Macomb County Chamber of Commerce, the Eastside Community Chamber, the Northern Macomb Regional Chamber and the Anchor Bay Chamber of Commerce.
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