Governor Gretchen Whitmer is a lifelong Michigander. She is a lawyer, an educator, former prosecutor, State Representative and Senator. She was the first woman to lead a Senate caucus. But the most important title she boasts is MOM. Inspired by her family, she’s devoted her life to building a stronger Michigan for everyone.
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October 07, 2022
WHEREAS, Buy Nearby is an ongoing, year-round campaign launched by the Michigan Retailers Association to benefit Michigan communities and their retail businesses; and,
WHEREAS, the campaign encourages Michiganders to think before they click on out-of-state online store sites, and instead buy from retail businesses where they live, work, or visit in Michigan so more shopping dollars stay in our local communities and state economy; and,
WHEREAS, Buy Nearby, now in its ninth year, strives to instill a "Pure Michigan" feeling to the shopping experience and send the message to “Keep your money in Michigan”; and,
WHEREAS, retailing is responsible for 794,000 jobs in Michigan, a number that could rise through increased local purchases; and,
WHEREAS, if Michigan shoppers switched just one in ten of their out-of-state purchases to a Michigan retailer, it would create an additional $2.2 billion in economic activity and over 16,000 new jobs amounting to $660 million in additional wages; and,
WHEREAS, each purchase made at a Michigan store keeps more money in our communities, improving the vitality of our local economies and the quality of life, and directly supports our communities, our schools, and our infrastructure; and,
WHEREAS, the year-round Buy Nearby campaign has designated October 7-9, 2022 as Buy Nearby Weekend, a three-day observance for all to celebrate local communities and their retail businesses; and,
WHEREAS, communities and retailers are encouraged to offer special events and other promotions to encourage local shopping and stimulate Michigan's economy on Buy Nearby Weekend; and,
WHEREAS, residents are encouraged to shop with family and friends and support their communities and local retailers by posting photos and comments on social media using the #buynearbymi hashtag; and,
WHEREAS, Buy Nearby weekend will demonstrate that buying nearby can be fun and rewarding;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Gretchen Whitmer, governor of Michigan, do hereby proclaim October 7-9, 2022, as Buy Nearby Weekend in Michigan.