Here's how you can win $1,000 for shopping local in Oakland County
(CBS DETROIT) - Shoppers will have the chance to win $1,000 for supporting small businesses in Oakland County during the holiday season.
According to Oakland County officials, shoppers can submit a photo at a small business they consider a "local gem" to enter the sweepstakes.
Photos can be submitted through Nov. 26, and shoppers will have the chance to win a first-place prize of $1,000 and a second-place prize of $500.
People can also submit additional photos at different small businesses to increase their chances of winning.
Winners will be picked through a random drawing and notified by Dec. 5, and they will be presented with their prizes at an in-person event on Dec. 15.
"Small businesses are the backbones of our communities, providing residents and visitors with a welcoming and vibrant environment for shopping, dining, and visiting with family and friends," Oakland County Economic Development Director Ingrid Tighe said. "These are the businesses that employ our neighbors and continue to contribute to a robust and thriving economy."
To submit a photo, visit here.
For more information and the official rules for the Local Gems Sweepstakes, visit here.