Consumers Energy is celebrating the holidays by helping shoppers and Michigan's local businesses.

The utility is providing $750,000 in matching gift cards in 63 communities through its Our Town effort where holiday shoppers can get a dollar-for-dollar match for gift cards they buy through local Chambers of Commerce and downtown organizations.

Area organizations participating include, Clare Chamber, Fremont Chamber and River Country Chamber in Newaygo.

Consumers Energy officials say the Our Town" program made an impact across Michigan last year with the programs dollars and shoppers giving a major boost to shops and restaurants in their hometowns.