by Kelsea Rounds | Feb 1, 2017 | Career
An engineering firm. A brewery. Restaurants. Design firms. A housing development company … A diverse range of West Michigan businesses are already taking strides to make positive social and environmental impact in the community through Good for Grand Rapids, an...
by Kelsea Rounds | Jun 8, 2016 | Career
Those who run successful businesses think about sustainability—a lot! In June, the Local First INsight Series launches the first of five monthly events addressing the implementation of smart and sustainable business practices. Each event will highlight specific...
by Kelsea Rounds | Jan 16, 2014 | Cityscene
The 4th Annual LocalMotion Award winners will be announced at Local First’s Annual Meeting at the Goei Center on January 28, 2014. Nominations were open to the public in the fall. Winners will be selected from the below nominees by a committee of local...
by Kelsea Rounds | Nov 19, 2013 | Cityscene
For the first time ever, Local First is putting up billboards and placing Web advertisements all over West Michigan. The message is simple: Support the people that live in your community by shopping local. West Michigan is full of locally owned businesses that make...
by Kelsea Rounds | Jun 7, 2012 | Cityscene
The ninth annual Local First Street Party is this Saturday, June 9 from 4 p.m.-12 a.m. Gather in front of Bistro Bella Vita for local music, local food, and local beer. Admission is free. Purchase drinks and food from local vendors throughout the event. On stage,...
