By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News

With Christmas right around the corner, now is the time to purchase your Pontiac Area Chamber of Commerce Chamber Gift Certificates.

The certificates come in several denominations and Chamber Executive Director Mindy Terrell said they are perfect as gifts.

“That helps keep money here in the community. It’s not a program the Chamber makes any money off of. But, it’s a way we can support our local businesses. Last year alone, we sold over $75,000 worth of certificates,” Terrell said.

These can be purchased at the Chamber office at 210 N. Plum Street in Pontiac and can be used at any of the more than 200 participating Chamber member businesses.