Shop Local Macomb

A fun and festive initiative that encourages shopping small during the holidays.

Shop Local Macomb 2025

Shop Local Macomb 2025

**This contest is now closed. 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 

 

'Tis the season for holiday shopping!

It's also a time of year to support small, local businesses. And in Macomb County, we have more than 1,600 independently owned and operated retailers -- unique stores that enhance our main streets and create a distinct sense of place for our 27 communities.

So we're once again launching the Shop Local Macomb contest to shine a spotlight on these businesses. The best part? Shoppers and businesses have a chance to win BIG! 

Shop Local Macomb 2025 prizes

Winning businesses can receive:

  • A $5,000 grant
  • A $3,000 grant
  • A $2,000 grant
  • A free, one-year membership in each of the chambers that are a part of the Macomb County Chamber Alliance (Macomb County Chamber, Connect Macomb, Anchor Bay Chamber, Eastside Community Chamber, and Northern Macomb Regional Chamber). This winner will also be able to attend an event at each of the chambers during 2026 for free (cost to attend said event must be less than $50). 

Winning participants can receive: 


Businesses highlighted by consumers through photos will be automatically entered to win a grant. Winning shoppers and businesses will be announced on Monday, Dec. 8.

How to participate:

1

Snap a photo

Visit a local retailer and snap a photo of your experience. Whether you stopped by a clothing boutique, gift shop or winery, we want to see you out and about supporting small businesses.

2

Submit your entry

Submit your entry via the Shop Local Macomb submission portal. It should take less than five minutes.

3

Share on social

Help us spread the word about Shop Local Macomb by posting your photo on your Facebook, X or Instagram account using #ShopLocalMacomb​​​​​.

Contest details

  • Take a picture at a local shop. The photo can be in front of the store, in the store, with cashier, etc.
  • Submit entry on MakeMacombYourHome.com. Be sure to mention the retailer’s name.
  • Share on social media using #ShopLocalMacomb.
  • Participants are allowed one entry per store.
  • Participants are only allowed to win one(1) $350 gift card.
  • Three businesses will be allowed to win one(1) grant (valued at $5,000, $3,000, or $2,000). An additional fourth business is allowed to win (1) chamber membership.
  • Photos must be taken between Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 and Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
  • All entries must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age to participate.
  • No purchase necessary. 

Shop Local Macomb is an initiative of Macomb County in partnership with First State Bank, Macomb County Chamber, Connect Macomb, Anchor Bay Chamber, Eastside Community Chamber, and Northern Macomb Regional Chamber. 

Businesses interested in promoting Shop Local Macomb can share our content on found on the Make Macomb Your Home social media page.