MSGCU awards grants to businesses
Whether it was paying a little more for toys in support of a mom and pop retailer or getting more take-outs from local eateries, the public’s support of small business owners has produced many bright moments during the coronavirus pandemic.
Businesses have also helped businesses a bright example being Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union (MSGCU).
This week, the financial institution announced that it will be handing out more than $18,500 in grant money to small business owners in Macomb and Oakland counties. Each of the recipients, were nominated by local MSGCU members and will receive $1,000. Those who nominated a winner will also receive a gift card to the business they chose to support.
“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, MSGCU 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.”
As the backbone of our communities, small businesses deserve our support more now than ever said Jones.
“The credit union encourages members and the community to keep small businesses in their shopping plans into the New Year,” Jones said.
Check out the following local businesses in Macomb and Oakland counties awarded grants and the credit union members who nominated them:
• Anchor Bay Pit Stop Diner: nominated by Christy from the Chesterfield Township branch office on 23 Mile, West of Jefferson.
• Applied Fitness Solutions: nominated by Robbie, Clinton Township branch office on Garfield, South of 18 Mile.
• Bangkok Station: nominated by Cheryl, Sterling Heights branch office at 18 Mile and Mound Rd.
• Choices Bath and Body: nominated by Laura, Shelby Township branch office at 22 Mile and Hayes Road.
• Jillian’s Coney Island & Grille: nominated by Lynda, Chesterfield Township branch office at M-59 and the I-94 Interchange.
• Mexico Lindo: nominated by Rita, Commerce Township branch office on North Pontiac Trail, West of Haggerty.
• New Little India: nominated by Todd, Shelby Township branch office on 23 Mile, East of Van Dyke.
• Parrot Cove: nominated by Pamela, Sterling Heights branch office on 16 Mile, East of Dequindre.
• Rebel Strength & Fitness: nominated by Hyden, Madison Heights branch office at 12 Mile, West of John R.
• Rouge Makeup & Nail Studio: nominated by Michelle, Royal Oak branch office on Woodward, North of 13 Mile.
• RSM Photographic: nominated by Christina, Warren branch office at 14 Mile and Schoenherr.
• Sunflour Bakehaus: nominated by Maryelsa, Livonia branch office at 8 Mile and Farmington.
• The Popped Kernel: nominated by MSGCU team member Michelle.
• Trail’s Edge Café: nominated by MSGCU team member Marjorie.
• Val’s Polish Kitchen: nominated by Jan, Troy branch office at Crooks, South of 18 Mile.
• Vegan Mommy Vending: nominated by Laurea, Farmington Hills branch office on Orchard Lake, North of 13 Mile.
• Whistle Stop Hobby & Toy Shop: nominated by Ginny, St. Clair Shores branch office on Little Mack, South of 10 Mile.