Erick Phillips, Small Business Saturday Contact

Small Business Resources

Order Sweepstakes 2026 Promotion Materials Today!

If you would like to order Sweepstakes Cards or Posters for this year’s campaign, email Paula Harrington, Oakland County: harringtonp@oaklandcountymi.gov

Join us for the Local Gems Sweepstakes Launch Reception & Facebook Live Broadcast!

When: Thursday, November 5 • 11 AM - 12 PM

Where: Andy's Place 208 South Broad Street Holly, MI 48442

LOCAL GEMS SWEEPSTAKES - 2026 Launch Reception & Facebook Live Broadcast with Oakland County Executive David Coulter

While supplies last, Local Gems Sweepstakes Posters and Cards will be available for small business owners who want to participate in the sweepstakes campaign running Nov. 1-30.

Register Now

Promote on Social Media

Follow Us on Social Media
@AdvantageOak
@AdvantageOak
#OaklandCounty
#LocalGemOC

SAMPLE POST
NOVEMBER 1-30, 2026: You could win $1,000 during Local Gems Sweepstakes. Submit an original selfie taken at an #OaklandCounty small businesses you consider to be a “local gem.” Each different business you submit increases your odds of winning. Entry form at: oaklandcountymi.gov/ShopSmall. #LocalGemOC #ShopSmall #SmallBusinessSaturday

Digital Tool Kit

Updates Coming for 2026

SBS Social Media Tip Sheet - Coming in November 2026

Social Media Video Guide

Download Social Media Images Individually:

AMERICAN EXPRESS SMALL BUSINESS MAP

If you accept the American Express Card at your small business, make sure you are on their business locator map:

The Shop Small Resource Hub

Also, you can order Shop Small Decals and other promotion items from American Express.

Small Business Support

Business Finance Corporation (BFC): If you are looking for long-term, fixed-rate financing for the acquisition or construction of fixed assets, please contact the BFC at:
financialservices@oaklandcountymi.gov | 248-858-0765 | Oakgov.com/BFC

Oakland Thrive: If you are looking for a variety of small business resources, training, and support available to you through Oakland County, please contact Oakland Thrive at:
info@oaklandthrive.org | (248) 602-0040 | OaklandThrive.org