January 29, 2021 By Jessica Mathews / news@whmi.com
Officials are continuing to work on finding different ways to help and support businesses in the City of Howell during the pandemic.
The Howell Downtown Development Authority Board met virtually Wednesday night and Director Kate Litwin gave an update on efforts to support merchants and different grant opportunities. She noted the cash mob gift certificates handed out for people to spend at local businesses were well received and so far theyâve given away over $15,000 - which is $15,000 right back into the community. Litwin said it was very successful, especially for restaurants but also retailers who indicted people were spending above and beyond what they probably would have without the gift certificates.