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Local First Networking @ Derby Station

Date: Thursday, February 23, 5-7pm

Location: Derby Station | 2237 Wealthy St. SE

Enjoy an evening of networking with Local First members with complimentary refreshments and appetizers at our first networking event of 2012 hosted by Derby Station.

4th Annual Local First Sustainable Business Conference

Date: Wednesday, March 28th, 12-6:30pm

Location: Aquinas College

Save the date!  An afternoon of sustainable business education.

Local First Networking @ Sundance Grill Downtown

Date: Thursday, April 12, 5-7pm

Location: Sundance Grill | 40 Pearl St. NW

Enjoy an evening of networking with Local First members with complimentary refreshments and appetizers.  Hosted by Sundance Grill.

2012 BALLE Business Conference

Date: May 16-18, 2012

Location: Grand Rapids

Local First will host the first BALLE conference to be held in the Midwest!  The conference will be held from May 15-18 in Grand Rapids and will be attended by over 500 entrepreneurs, economic developers, business network leaders, sustainability experts, and local government and community leaders.

9th Annual Local First Street Party

Date: Saturday, June 9, 4pm-Midnight

Location: Downtown Grand Rapids, In Front of Bistro Bella Vita

Come celebrate the best in West Michigan's music, food, and beer.

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