Skip to main contentSkip to navigationSkip to footer
  • Call us! 517-347-4000
  • Text us! 517-347-4000
  • Book An Appointment
  • SearchToggle Toolbar Search Menu
  • AccountToggle My Account Menu
    Forgot Password?

    Don't have an account? Sign up now

  • My Wish ListToggle My Wish List
  • My CartToggle My Shopping Cart
Becky Beauchine Kulka Diamonds and Fine Jewelry logo
  • My CartToggle Shopping Cart Menu
  • Custom
  • Engagement
    • Shop Engagement Rings
    • Diamond Education
  • Brands
    • LINKED by BBK
    • Hearts On Fire
    • Martin Flyer
    • Noam Carver
    • Kendra Scott
    • Vahan
    • Midas
    • Ania Haie
    • Shy Creation
    • Memoire
  • LINKED by BBK
  • Jewelry
    • Rings
        Colored Stone RingsWomen's Diamond Fashion RingsWomen's Gold Fashion RingsStackable RingsEngagement RingsDiamond Engagement RingsWomen's Diamond Wedding BandsWedding BandsAnniversary BandsMen's Wedding Bands
    • Earrings
        Diamond EarringsGold EarringsColored Stone EarringsPearl EarringsDrop EarringsStud EarringsHoop Earrings
    • Bracelets
        Diamond BraceletsLINKED by BBK
    • Necklaces
        Diamond NecklacesGold NecklacesColored Stone PendantsColored Stone Necklaces
    • Lab Grown Diamonds
    • Personalized Jewelry
    • Men's Jewelry
  • Our Store
    • Our History
    • Meet Our Staff
    • BBK Mug Shots
    • Our Testimonials
    • Our Services
    • Free Lifetime Warranty
    • BBK Events
    • BBK In The News
    • Current Promotions
    • BBK Gives Back
  • Financing
  • Contact
    • Book An Appointment
    • Contact Us
  1. Home
  2. Blog
  3. Michigan Jeweler Helps Develop A Statewide Local Shopping...

Michigan Jeweler Helps Develop A Statewide Local Shopping Campaign

Oct 8, 2014

Okemos, MI—Becky Beauchine Kulka, owner of Becky Beauchine Kulka Diamonds and Fine Jewelry, believes in supporting hometown retailers. As a board member of the Michigan Retailers Association, she was instrumental in helping to develop and launch a year-long, statewide “Buy Nearby” campaign in Michigan, that her store will be part of. The campaign logo and a promotional image are shown at top of page.

“Buy Nearby” is a branded campaign sponsored by the association that encourages shoppers to buy in stores or order online only from Michigan retailers. Any Michigan retailer can participate simply by posting a “Buy Nearby” poster in their window and tying their promotions and specials to the campaign. Posters are available for download and printing from the “Buy Nearby” website, along with tips for getting the most out of the campaign.

“Retail sales are responsible—directly or indirectly—for 18% of Michigan’s gross domestic product,” explains Beauchine Kulka. “Approximately one half of every dollar spent at a Michigan store goes back into the local economy. Over 850,000 jobs in this state depend directly on retail sales.”

The ongoing initiative officially launched October 5 with “Get Caught Blue Handed” day, a reference to the campaign’s blue state-shaped logo. Shoppers were caught “blue-handed” in photos or videos by storeowners, video crews, or even shoppers themselves whenever they made a purchase at a Michigan store. The visuals were then posted on the “Buy Nearby” Facebook page.

Beauchine Kulka explains how “Buy Nearby” is different from the already-established Small Business Saturday. “Unlike the nationwide event, this campaign focuses solely on Michigan, and on more than just small businesses. It also includes Michigan branches of large multi-state and national chains. The two campaigns, in fact, are designed to complement each other. Everybody in Michigan benefits, including its consumers.”  For more information, call (517) 347-4000.

  • Previous
  • Next
  • Events
20 Feb
Jewelry Appraisal Event
Our team of Graduate Gemologists are once again offering jewelry appraisals on all fine jewelry, whether or not it was purchased from us! Pl... Read more
Becky Beauchine Kulka Diamonds and Fine Jewelry
Okemos Location
2260 Jolly Oak Rd
Okemos, MI 48864-4583
(517) 347-4000
Store Information
Hours
Monday:Closed
Tuesday:10:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday:10:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday:10:00am - 6:00pm
Friday:10:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday:10:00am - 3:00pm
Sunday:Closed
Menu
  • Our History
  • Meet Our Staff
  • Financing
  • BBK Mug Shots
  • Our Testimonials
  • Our Services
  • BBK Events
  • BBK In The News
  • Current Promotions
  • BBK Gives Back
Designers
  • Ania Haie
  • Kendra Scott
  • LINKED by BBK
  • Memoire
  • Midas
  • Noam Carver
  • Noam Carver Atelier
  • Noam Carver Wedding Rings & Stackables
  • Shy Creation
  • Vahan
  • Hearts On Fire
  • Martin Flyer
Education
  • Jewelry Education
  • The Four Cs of Diamonds
  • Diamond Buying Tips
  • Choosing the Ring
  • Birthstone Guide
  • Gemstone Guide
  • Precious Metals
  • Caring for Fine Jewelry
  • Diamond Cleaning
  • Gemstone Cleaning
  • Anniversary Guide
  • Gold Buying Guide
Keep In Touch

© 2025 Becky Beauchine Kulka Diamonds and Fine Jewelry. All Rights Reserved. Website designed, maintained, and hosted by Punchmark. Accessibility Statement.

Learn how we use cookies in our Privacy Policy or manage cookie preferences.

Clientbook Webchat Avatar

Trying to get ahold of the BBK family? Shoot us a text!

Webchat carrot intro imageClose webchat button