LOVING LOCAL

Credit union awards grants to small businesses

Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union granted more than $18,500 to local small businesses as part of their Give the Gift of Local giveaway.

“More than 2,000 nominations from members and team members show just how much love is out there for small businesses in metro Detroit,” said Ann Jones, vice president of marketing and business development. “It is heartwarming to know that so many of us are making small businesses part of our holiday shopping plans this year.”

The following Oakland County based businesses were selected by the Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union:

• Mexico Lindo, 6225 Highland Road, Waterford.

• Parrot Cove, 33475 Dequindre Road, Troy.

• Rouge Makeup and Nail Studio, 23337 Woodward Ave, Ferndale.

• Sunflour Bakehaus, 33250

Grand River Ave, Farmington.

• Trail’s Edge Café, 49348 Pontiac Trail, Wixom.

• Val’s Polish Kitchen, 224 E Auburn Road, Rochester Hills.

• Vegan Mommy Vending, based in Southfield.

For more information about why each business was nominated, visit msgcu.org/local.

PHOTO COURTESY OF MEXICO LINDO Mexico Lindo in Waterford was a winner of the Give the Gift of Local giveaway. The restaurant was opened by Vincent and Isabel Quintana in 1970, and is now run by their daughter Elizabeth Quintana and her husband Randy St. John.