2024 marked the 11th consecutive year Michigan Retailers Association has celebrated Buy Nearby Weekend. This…
Buy Nearby Weekend, Oct. 4-6, 2024
Join in on the Fun
Buy Nearby Weekend is fast approaching! This year we’ll celebrate our annual shop-local celebration from Oct. 4-6. Business owners are once again encouraged to help spread the word and utilize our free downloadable materials to help get shoppers into their stores.
Buy Nearby Weekend Survival Kit
We want to reward and give back to the store owners choosing to promote Buy Nearby Weekend in their stores by providing Buy Nearby Weekend Survival Kits. These are free of charge to any business owner in Michigan.
Survival Kits include:
- Sticker sheets
- Notepads
- Infographics
- Decals
- Magnets
- And more!
If you’re a member of the Michigan Retailers Association, you’ll be automatically added to our Participating Members map, which we use to promote local stores to visit during the weekend and throughout the upcoming holiday season.
NEW: Will You Receive the Golden Ticket?
As part of the celebration, MRA will host a Willy Wonka-themed Golden Ticket contest. One lucky MRA member will receive
a Golden Ticket in the mail, redeemable for a $750 gift card. Additionally, a non-member will also receive a Golden Ticket, redeemable for a one-year free MRA membership. Businesses must order a free Survival Kit in order to participate in the contest.
Digital Media Kit
Over the next few weeks, we’ll be busy adding downloadable materials for retailers to use on their social accounts and websites, in their stores, and in their e-newsletters. Download everything you need to help spread the importance of retail and bring customers inside your doors.
Help Buy Nearby’s Legacy Continue
We wouldn’t be able to celebrate without you! Please consider donating to the campaign and help the Buy Nearby program celebrate for many more years. Your generous contribution will help future retailers have access to free materials and information to encourage their shoppers to #buynearbymi.
If you prefer to make a donation by mail, please mail a check to:
Attn. Buy Nearby Campaign
603 S. Washington Ave.
Lansing, MI 48933