Press Release | Office of the Mayor | Parkside Credit Union Offers Bonus Ticket Opportunity

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PRESS RELEASE

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

36300 Warren Road | Westland, Michigan | 48185

Office 734.467.3200 | Fax 734.422.1230

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Parkside Credit Union Offers Bonus Ticket Opportunity

Westland, MI (December 6, 2019) - Once again, the City of Westland has partnered with WNIC's Jay Towers in the Morning to raffle off a shopping spree to the Westland Shopping Center.

The event will take place on Saturday, December 14 at the Westland Shopping Center, located at 35000 Warren Rd. Jay Towers will be on site giving away additional prizes and doing a live broadcast from the event. From 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. the WNIC team will be handing out raffle tickets for a chance to win a $5,000 shopping spree.

At 12:00 p.m. four raffle tickets will be drawn. Those four winners will take turns opening presents to see who wins the grand prize. Runner ups will receive gift cards in the amount of $100.

"The City of Westland has upped the ante again this year," commented Mayor William R. Wild. "Thanks to our partners at Parkside Credit Union we will be raffling off, not one, but TWO $5,000 shopping sprees!"

In addition to Parkside Credit Union doubling this year's prize offerings, they are also providing individuals with an exclusive opportunity to receive a bonus ticket the week leading up to the event.

If you stop in at any Parkside Credit Union location from 9:00 a.m. on Monday, December 9 through 12:00 p.m. on Friday, December 13 you can receive an extra ticket to be entered into the final drawing. There is a one ticket per person limit and no purchase necessary. All you need for your second chance ticket is a valid driver's license or state I.D. and a valid email address.

Parkside Credit Union Branch Locations

Westland Branch - 1747 S. Newburgh Rd., Westland, MI 48186

Livonia Branch - 36525 Plymouth Rd., Livonia, MI 48150

Dearborn Dix Ave. Branch - 9500 Dix Ave., Dearborn, MI 48120

Dearborn Maple St. Branch - 4353 Maple St., Dearborn, MI 48126

Hours of Operation

Mon-Tue, Thurs-Fri: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Wed: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

"We had an incredible turnout for this event last year and with the addition of the second grand prize we expect a huge crowd," commented Economic Development Director Aubrey Berman. "We recommend you get to the Westland Shopping Center early to ensure you get a ticket and then do some holiday shopping while you wait for the drawing."

Doors to the Westland Shopping Center will open at 7:00 a.m.

For more information, please call the Mayor's Office at (734)467-3200

Westland, Michigan is the state's 10th largest municipality, with a population of over 84,000 people who exhibit a great deal of pride in their All-American City. Westland has a thriving business community along with beautiful residential areas. The citizens enjoy a wide array of amenities and a quality of life that is second to none.

In 2014, Westland was rated as one of 24/7 Wall Street's America's Best 50 Cities to Live, offering residents and visitors an ideal blend of single-family affordable homes, apartments and condominiums, great schools, and access to numerous outdoor activities. Public safety is delivered by full-service, professional law enforcement and firefighting personnel. Westland Police Department, whose motto is protect and serve, provides emergency dispatch services to four cities and over 100,000 residents; the Westland Fire Department are licensed paramedics who responded to over 9,000 calls for service last year, about 85% being medical based. They never forget their mission of preserving life and property.

Westland is well-known as the premier destination for shopping and dining in Wayne County with hundreds of shops and restaurants anchored by the Westland Shopping Center, one of the country's original four regional malls.

Infinite opportunities are available in Westland for the recreation aficionado including, more than 40 parks and 1,500 acres of trails, a 9-hole golf course, hockey arena, athletic fields, playscapes, a Farmers and Artisans Market and more. One of Michigan's most environmentally friendly cities, Westland has a progressive curbside recycling program with one of the highest participation rates in the nation and the City is raising the bar for cultural experiences with the placement of public art throughout the City.

The City is served by two public school districts; Wayne-Westland Community Schools serving 12,000 youth was recently named one of the Best School in Michigan by WXYZ-TV and is the proud recipient of 14 Golden Apple and two Michigan Blue Ribbon Exemplary School Awards. Livonia Public Schools, educating nearly 15,000 students, is proud of their MEAP/MME scores that exceed state averages and the District has also earned Golden Apple and Michigan Blue Ribbon Exemplary School Awards.

The City provides competitive incentives for those who are interested in investing in Westland, making it one of the hottest investment markets in the region. Our Fast-Track to Business Team, which consists of key decision makers who work diligently on a development plan will "cut the red tape" and expedite the approval process for new business development.