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Advertising Opportunities Now Available in the 2012 Local First Member Directory

Put Your Ad In Our 2012 directory

Take advantage of this advertising opportunity by February 14th!

• Download our Member Directory Ad Guide

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Local First and BALLE in the Grand Rapids Business Journal

Big 2012 BALLE conference in GR

Local First will host the 2012 BALLE Business Conference in Grand Rapids May 14-18, the first time the 10-year-old national organization — Business Alliance for Local Living Economies — has held its major annual meeting in the Midwest.

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New Local First Internship Opportunities

Applications now being accepted for two internship opportunities

Local First is now accepting applications for two internship opportunities, including openings for a Program Intern as well as a Marketing & Events Intern. Please submit your cover letter and resume at apply@localfirst.com by January 6th, 2012.

• Marketing & Event Intern Description
• Program Intern Description

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Accepting LocalMotion Award Nominations

Applications Due January 2, 2012

We are now accepting applications for our 2012 LocalMotion Awards! Organizations and individuals will be recognized for their committment to building a strong sustainable local economy.

Applications will be reviewed by committee and the awards will be presented at Local First's Annual Meeting on January 31.

• LocalMotion Award Application Form

Local First to Host 2012 BALLE Business Conference

Conference will bring 700+ entrepreneurs and economic developers to Grand Rapids for 4-day event

Local First will host the 2012 BALLE Business Conference May 15-18 in Grand Rapids, BALLE announced today. Themed “Real Prosperity Starts Here,” the 10th annual, 4-day conference will highlight West Michigan’s status as a leader in entrepreneurship and sustainable business. The conference will bring together more than 700 entrepreneurs, business network leaders, economic developers, sustainability experts, and local government and community leaders to discuss a new economic model for the future, focused on local entrepreneurship.

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