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Local First Coupon Books are on sale NOW!

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:24:31 -0500

Don't miss your chance to save at over 200 locally owned businesses! Coupon books go on sale Monday, November 24, just in time for the holiday shopping season. For $15, they make great gifts for your co-workers, teachers, or neighbors! Or, purchase one for yourself and save on all of your holiday shopping! Share the local love! Help build a prosperous community! Purchase your's at any of the following locations:

Don't Gamble on Your Community--Support Local First!

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 10:16:42 -0500

Don’t Gamble on Your Community—Support Local First!
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 from 6:00-10:00 PM
Old Founder’s Brewing Location, Brass Works Building

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Local First Adds New Board Members

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 16:37:59 -0400

GRAND RAPIDS, MI, – Grand Rapids-based Local First, the largest per capita local business support organization in the country, has added three new members to its board of directors. New members, all of whom will serve a two-year term, include:

Local First Hires Executive Director

Wed, 10 Jan 2007 09:15:49 -0500

The Board of Directors of Local First has hired Elissa Sangalli as its Executive Director.

New Direction for Local First Staff

Fri, 03 Nov 2006 14:11:08 -0500

Dear Local First Members & Friends:

It has been two years since we launched Local First out of the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies. Since then, we have grown from 75 members to over 200!