Our Local Social Mission

Our mission is to raise funds for community-based services in Northwest Michigan including adult education, poverty reduction, economic development, job retraining for dislocated workers, environmental protection, business development services, community safety, and many other programs that promote quality of life in Northwest Michigan.

Purchases that you may already be making from these national brands can now help our region! When you click through this portal, a percentage of your purchase, usually 3%-8%, will be returned to Northwest Michigan by the retailer to assist us in sustaining community-based services in Northwest Michigan.

All funds raised are dedicated 100% to programs delivered by the Northwest Michigan Council of Governments in partnership with many other community-based agencies.

NATIONAL MARKETPLACE

Do all your on-line shopping through this handy mall! When you connect to any of your favorite stores through MarketplaceNorthwest.org, a small percentage of your purchase price is donated by the stores back home to Northwest Michigan.

LOCAL MARKETPLACE

Marketplace Northwest promotes local businesses and entrepreneurs in the region. When you shop locally, your dollars circulate in the local community and strengthen our regional economy and quality of life.