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As a Local First member, your business has the exclusive opportunity to:

 

Participate in mygrcitypoints

mygrcitypoints is an innovative program from the City of Grand Rapids and Local First to incentivize recycling and promote local businesses. Business / organization participation is currently open to Local First members only.

For more information on mygrcitypoints, visit www.mygrcitypoints.com or contact Amy Dubbs at amy@localfirst.com.

To download the mygrcitypoints Fact Sheet, click on the link at the bottom of this page.

Already Participating?

Learn more about how to manage, accept, and track rewards, click on the link to the "How to Accept Rewards" sheet below.

Have additional questions? Contact Amy Dubbs at amy@localfirst.com.

 

Host a Local First Networking Event

Hosting a Local First Networking Event is a great way to highlight your business. Local First Networking Events are typically held on the first Thursday of the month, from 5-7 p.m.

Important: Due to the popularity of these events, potential hosts for the coming year are required to complete and return the 2012 Networking Event Application

To download the 2012 Networking Event Application, click the link below,

Applications for the 2011 event season are due November 30, 2010, and may be returned via:

E-mail: meghan@localfirst.com

Fax: 616.774.0606

Mail: 949 Wealthy SE Ste. 201, Grand Rapids, MI 49506

Questions about hosting a networking event? Contact Meghan Disselkoen, Program & Fund Development Coordinator, at meghan@localfirst.com.

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BALLE Regional Hub

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