(Livonia, July 18, 2018) – Community Choice Credit Union (CCCU) is the latest sponsor of the 10th Buy Michigan Now Festival. The popular event returns to Downtown Northville August 3-5, 2018. Uniquely, it exists to promote buying from Michigan-based businesses. CCCU decided to partner with Buy Michigan Now in order to be a catalyst for local spending.
“The Buy Michigan Now Festival is a perfect fit for Community Choice Credit Union. We share a common goal to promote Michigan as a great place to live and work, and to help the local economy thrive,” said Karen Myers, AVP of Member and Community Engagement. “Consequently, we are excited to carry that message forward by supporting the hundreds of Buy Michigan Now registered businesses who are doing just that.”
Community Choice Family Fun Day
CCCU will host a Free Family Fun Day at its Northville Member Center on Saturday, July 28 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The event will feature the Mac Shack food truck, face-painting and balloon-making. Guests have a chance to win books of BMNFest Bucks to use at the upcoming festival. The center is located at 41660 Six Mile Rd in Northville, Michigan.
Festival Hours
The festival happens at the same time annually, as a celebration of Buy Michigan Week. The 2018 hours are below.
- 4 p.m.- 8 p.m. on Friday, August 3
- 1o a.m.-8 p.m. on Saturday, August 4
- 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday, August 5
No tickets are required. Entry and parking are both free for the event.
Beverage Garden & Main Stage
Town Square is home to a Michigan Beverage Garden, where beer and wine is sold for charity. The available beverages are all made in the state. Guests can drink for a good cause because sales benefit One Earth Writing. The Main Stage lineup includes fest favorites Soulshiners, Alexa Delly, and Delta Twins. The Trey Connor Band makes its first fest appearance. 3rd Degree Byrnes, Taylor Taylor, and Ian Stewart will also take the stage. Lastly, the soulful David Gerald Band will close things out on Sunday afternoon.
Kids Zone
Family fun is on tap in the Kids Zone, located on Center Street. There, youngsters can play games, do arts and crafts, and get their faces painted. Additionally they may find a mascot or two.
New Additions
As part of the new partnership, and to encourage spending, CCCU is giving away BMNFest Bucks. The coupons can be used like cash to buy from participating vendors. There are some other exciting new additions this year too. For example, there will be a cornhole tournament and a silent auction. The silent auction will have autographed sports items, Michigan-made products, unique experiences, gift cards, and other fun stuff. Businesses can donate by contacting Kathy@BuyMichiganNow.com.
Additionally, Amigo Mobility scooters are available for rental or sale. In fact, the scooters are made in Michigan. The cornhole tournament is sponsored by Mutha Shuckers, also builds its custom boards right here in Michigan. The tournament will take place on Saturday, August 4. Registration for up to forty teams will be in person.
Vendors and Sponsorship
In addition to CCCU, this year’s festival is sponsored by Downtown Northville and Faygo. Livnfresh, Argent, and Schoolcraft College are also sponsors. Tents are provided by Begonia Brothers. Visit www.BuyMichiganNow.com to apply to sell at the fest or learn about sponsorship. Email fest@buymichigannow.com with sponsorship questions.
About Buy Michigan Now
Buy Michigan Now is a statewide buy local campaign. It started in November of 2007 in order to increase Michigan sales during the critical 4th quarter. As a result, there was a gift guide and grocery guide. Eventually a Michigan business directory was added to the website. Today, there are also articles on local businesses, videos, and other tools to make it buying locally easier. Consequently, it educates and inspires people to buy Michigan-made products.
One Community Choice
CCCU is headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan. The company offers financial products and services for both individuals and businesses. As a result, anyone living, working, or studying in Michigan, is able to join. Since 2008, CCCU has invested more than $1 million and 20,156 volunteer hours into its charitable efforts. Visit CommunityChoiceCU.com to learn more.
Press Questions
Media should contact Jeanne Micallef with questions or to arrange interviews. She can be reached at 248-547-5576 or Jeanne@imjcommunications.com. Photos are also available upon request.
