Photo: Genisys Staff Presenting Motor City Gas with Grant Check

(Auburn Hills), Mich. – Dec 27, 2018 –  Genisys Credit Union recently awarded several Spirit of Main Street Micro Business Grants through the Oakland County Main Street Program. The grants are awarded to downtown management organizations or small businesses that are in designated Main Street communities and have been established for less than 5 years.

“It is so important to invest in our communities,” said Jackie Buchanan, Genisys Credit Union’s President, and CEO. “We are happy to be able to help these businesses and look forward to their success.”

Companies from various cities and industries submitted applications for consideration. The companies that were selected to receive the grants were the Ortonville DDA, Motor City Gas in Royal Oak, T. Ramsey & Associates in Pontiac, Folio Offices in Berkley, Pawsitive Care in Holly, and the Highland DDA. The grants will be utilized by the recipients for building renovations, fixtures, marketing support and business development activities.

“We are pleased to partner with Genisys Credit union on the inaugural Spirit of Main Street Start Up Business Grants. We are proud to be home to the only countywide Main Street Program in the United States, and be able to provide a supportive environment for entrepreneurs and small businesses through partnerships such as this with the private sector and Oakland County,” said John Bry, Principal Planner at Oakland County Main Street.

About Genisys Credit Union:

Genisys Credit Union is a not-for-profit, member-owned financial institution that has been committed to helping its members financially since 1936. Based out of Auburn Hills, MI, Genisys is one of the largest credit unions in Michigan, with over 200,000 members and 31 branch locations. Genisys specializes in providing consumer financial services through its branches, telephone contact center, and a variety of mobile and online banking services.  They also provide business loans and a range of services for small to mid-sized businesses. Genisys Credit Union has consistently received the highest 5-star Bauer Financial Rating for safety and soundness and is proud to be making a difference in their communities. Connect with Genisys on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram by following @genisyscu. For more information or a calendar of events, visit Genisys online at www.genisyscu.org.