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Let's see how many dollars we can spend in Manistee County instead of at a National Chain!

Support our community and spend your dollars locally with this county-wide cash program.  Purchase manistee county ca$h for any gift-giving occasion and let your gift recipient choose where to spend it!

It's easy to buy and use!

Select the amount you would like to purchase, pay with your preferred credit card, and your certificate is ready to spend.  The participating merchants will either scan the QR code or use the six-digit code to validate the certificate.  Each certificate can only be used once ~ the full amount must be spent.  The program will automatically keep track of every dollar.

Please contact Carmen@ManisteeChamber.com to assist with your purchase.

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By Andrew Stafford | August 19, 2024

ANDREW STAFFORD: What Makes a DDA? The In’s and Out’s of your Local Downtown Development Authority MANISTEE, MICH. – Downtowns form the heart of nearly every city, town, and village. They are where small businesses thrive, and the sense of community is strongest. In many places, the fortunes of the downtown mirror those of the…

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By bgates_communications@manisteechamber.com | May 21, 2024

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By bgates_communications@manisteechamber.com | April 23, 2024

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By growthzone | November 20, 2023

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