Save the date for Local First's annual conference on local business and sustainability - "Designing Sustainable Communities through Business" - hosted by Aquinas College.

Register at the following link: http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=197968

Breakout Session Details:

Maximizing the Benefits of My Local First Membership

Learn more about the advantages of belonging to Local First and how to become more involved in building the local economy.

Building Social Capital

Everyday business and social interactions can become less costly when you build trust and foster repeated social interactions within your community.

Succession Planning

Is your business in the midst of a transition? Learn how to keep your business local when you're ready to move on to your next adventure, and develop candidates with high leadership potential to ensure future viability.

Creative Marketing Tactics

Learn how to put non-traditional marketing tactics to work for your business.

Going Green and Cutting Costs

Learn how to purchase supplies and equipment made from recycled and recycleable materials to conserve resources and manage your energy consumption. Innovative strategies make this an affordable option, even for small businesses.