Gretchen Whitmer is urging residents to support local businesses during the holiday season as many of them struggle to survive due to COVID-19 shutdowns.
READ: Here are 14 changes in effect under Michiganās new COVID-19 restrictionsAs the holiday shopping season rolls around, Whitmer urged Michiganders to keep those businesses in mind.
āAs we head into the holiday season, I want to remind all Michiganders: If you are shopping for loved ones or friends or neighbors, strongly consider supporting businesses in your community,ā Whitmer said.
On Black Friday, Metro Detroiters stressed to Local 4 how critical the holiday season will be for their businesses to survive.
āThere are a number of ways that we can support local businesses this season and stay safe,ā Whitmer said.