Consumers Energy Again Provides Holiday Cheer with $750,000 for Gift Cards in Over 60 Michigan Communities

(November 29, 2021 8:54 AM) Consumers Energy announced today the company is again celebrating the holidays by providing $750,000 in matching gift cards in 63 communities through its “Our Town” effort.

Consumers Energy is providing holiday shoppers with a dollar-for-dollar match for gift cards they buy through local Chambers of Commerce and downtown organizations, doubling the amount they can spend at downtown businesses. Consumers Energy is providing $5,000 to $40,000 in each community.

“Consumers Energy is excited to again support Michigan’s small businesses and communities we serve this holiday season,” said Lauren Youngdahl Snyder, Consumers Energy’s vice president of customer experience. “‘Our Town’ made an impact across Michigan last year, and we look forward to seeing the program’s dollars and shoppers give a boost to shops and restaurants in their hometowns.”

“Small businesses will be the engine that powers Michigan as we continue to rebound from the pandemic. We appreciate Consumers Energy’s commitment to those businesses and our communities by bringing back ‘Our Town’ this holiday season,” said Rich Studley, Michigan Chamber of Commerce president and CEO.

Shoppers can earn the matching dollars when they buy gift cards directly from local chambers and downtown organizations. People should contact their local Chamber of Commerce or downtown association to buy gift cards. The Our Town support will be available while gift cards last.

In Jackson, the Downtown Development Authority will be offering a dollar-for-dollar match on DDA gift certificates during this holiday season, up to $100 (spend $100, get $200). Last year this program, combined with other sales, brought over $160,000 in gift certificate sales for Jackson downtown businesses. This year, the certificates will be on sale one day only, Saturday, December 4 from 11 AM to 3 PM at Bucky Harris Park (corner of Michigan and Jackson Streets).

The “Our Town” gift card promotion will double the amount shoppers can spend in downtowns across 63 communities.

Participating organizations:

Visit these organizations to buy gift cards/certificates:

Adrian Chamber

Albion Chamber

Au Gres Chamber

Battle Creek Chamber

Bay Area Chamber

Bellaire Chamber

Boyne City Chamber

Cadillac Chamber and DDA

Caro Chamber