What is Buy Nearby Weekend? Buy Nearby Weekend is Michigan Retailers Association's (MRA) annual shop-local event held to promote the amazing businesses Michigan is home to and to encourage shoppers to Keep Their Money in Michigan®! Why Participate? As we…
We’re excited to reward and support store owners promoting Buy Nearby Weekend with our free Survival Kits. Available to any Michigan business owner, these kits include: Sticker sheets, Notepads, Infographics, Decals, Magnets, Fraser Tea and more! NEW: Will You Receive…
Michiganders’ local purchases make a difference Imagine boosting Michigan’s economy by $1.5 billion simply by shifting 10% of your spending to local retailers. This is the compelling potential revealed in the annual Buy Nearby economic study, conducted by the Michigan Retailers…
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…
Expressing love for your favorite people with chocolate, flowers, and/or jewelry for Valentine’s Day is a great opportunity to keep your money local and Buy Nearby. Bright red roses, boxes of chocolate, and beautiful new jewelry can be purchased at…
New Orleans has King Cake, but Michigan has paczki (pronounced pounch-key). A softball-sized traditional Polish doughnut that is stuffed to capacity with a filling of jam, custard, or cream. A traditional paczki uses lard, sugar, and eggs and was designed…
Stay Hydrated While the players on the field have a water bottle manager, the rest of us have to keep our hydration up through the yelling and the tears that playoff football brings out. Head to Mason and check out…
Escaping the winter blahs is key to enjoying the January and February in Michigan - and we are lucky to have great destinations to liven up even the grayest of Michigan winter days! Marquette Going north in the winter might…
Nestled just north of Detroit, Ferndale, Michigan, is a thriving city with a unique character and a burgeoning local shopping scene. From trendy boutiques to eclectic thrift stores, Ferndale offers a diverse array of shopping experiences that cater to all…
Perched above the Cass River, Frankenmuth, Michigan, is a charming town that exudes old-world charm and Bavarian hospitality. Famous for its picturesque landscapes and distinctive German architecture, Frankenmuth offers visitors a unique local shopping experience that blends traditional craftsmanship with…