Local Gems Sweepstakes: selfies at small businesses can win $1,000

OAKLAND COUNTY. The 2026 Local Gems Sweepstakes runs Nov. 1 through Nov. 30. Shoppers post a selfie at a small business, inside or outside, for one entry. Up to 10 different businesses count toward the drawing. Prizes are $1,000, $500 or $250, courtesy of Genisys Credit Union.

A launch event runs Nov. 5 from 11 a.m. to noon at Andy's Place in downtown Holly. Entrants share photos with #OaklandCounty and #LocalGemOC. Oakland County Economic Development runs the campaign with Genisys Credit Union, Main Street Oakland County and Oakland Thrive. Rules are at OaklandCountyMI.gov/ShopSmall.