Shop Small and Win Cash the Day After Thanksgiving

FERNDALE, MI — Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson came to the Modern Natural Baby store in downtown Ferndale on Thursday to announce new programs based on the American Express “Shop Small” campaign to promote shopping local. One of the programs announced was a contest where local shoppers could win cold hard cash — up to $5,000.

Patterson's enthusiasm for shopping local was apparent, pointing out that there are 32 downtowns in the county. “We’re going to do our utmost in supporting small business shopping on the Saturday after Thanksgiving,” he said.

Patterson explained that the goal of the contest was to give shoppers an additional incentive to shop local on the Saturday after Thanksgiving.

The Daily Tribune lists the incentives for shopping local as a first prize of $5,000, a second prize of $2,000 and a third prize of a $500 voucher towards travel on Southwest Airlines at Flint Bishop International Airport.

The contest requires registration at AdvantageOakland.com/ShopSmall and contest rules, eligibility and drawing dates will be posted on the website Nov. 1.

Learn more about the Oakland County Shop Small incentives at the Daily Tribune.

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