Thursday, July 24, 2008
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Join your fellow Local First Members at EPI Concrete (2901 Chicago Drive SW Grandville, MI 49418) to network and learn about how recycled glass can be turned into environmentally sustainable concrete masonary.  Snacks, drinks, and a full tour will be provided.  Be ready to be outside.
Thursday, August 14, 2008
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Come down to Select Bank (60 Monroe Center Grand Rapids, MI 49503) to mingle with your fellow Members.  Dr. Gillis, from Gillis Family Chiropractic will share a few stress relief techniques that will ease your way back into the school year!  Churchill's will provide the drinks and hors d'ouerves. 

Thursday, September 4, 2008
12:00 pm - 12:00 am

Join us at Rosa Park Circle anytime during Celebration on the Grand to participate in the first annual Local First Passport Walk!  Grab a Celebration on the Grand Program—it will contain a list of 25 locally owned businesses.  If you visit 15 of the 25 locations, you will be entered in a drawing for prizes.  Don’t miss your chance to win a gift basket from Art of the Table, tickets to the Intersection, or a stay at the Amway Grand Plaza.

Friday, September 5, 2008
12:00 pm - 12:00 am

Join us at Rosa Park Circle anytime during Celebration on the Grand to participate in the first annual Local First Passport Walk!  Grab a Celebration on the Grand Program—it will contain a list of 25 locally owned businesses.  If you visit 15 of the 25 locations, you will be entered in a drawing for prizes.  Don’t miss your chance to win a gift basket from Art of the Table, tickets to the Intersection, or a stay at the Amway Grand Plaza.

Saturday, September 6, 2008
12:00 pm - 12:00 am

Join us at Rosa Park Circle anytime during Celebration on the Grand to participate in the first annual Local First Passport Walk!  Grab a Celebration on the Grand Program—it will contain a list of 25 locally owned businesses.  If you visit 15 of the 25 locations, you will be entered in a drawing for prizes.  Don’t miss your chance to win a gift basket from Art of the Table, tickets to the Intersection, or a stay at the Amway Grand Plaza.

Friday, September 12, 2008
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Join us at San Chez (38 W Fulton Grand Rapids, MI 49503) for the kick-off to our Second Annual Eat Local ChallengeSample food, wine and beer from over
Thursday, September 18, 2008
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join Local First at our Michigan Wine Dinner (a feast of fresh, local ingredients paired with Michigan wines)!  The events is co-hosted by Grand River Grocery
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Join us at Stonesthrow (1428 Plainfield NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505) to network and gather some great decorating tips as we head into the fall/holiday season.  Details TBA.

Wednesday, October 8, 2008
8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Join us for an interactive day of learning based on the triple bottom line (economic, social, and environmental well-being). Local business owners and community leaders will discuss the successes and challenges they’ve faced in their pursuit of sustainability and provide practical tips for steps to take in your own organization. Sessions will be
geared toward business owners, government officials, and community leaders.  The day's schedule is as follows: