Does your holiday list look something like this:
- Schedule family/staff holiday parties
- Take family photo
- Send holiday cards
- Confirm meal/catering menus
- Exchange names for gifting
- Purchase the perfect gift(s)
Nov 10, 2022 8:15:00 AM / by Local First posted in Holiday, Local Business
Does your holiday list look something like this:
Oct 10, 2022 9:31:44 AM / by Local First posted in Local Business, People First Economy Habits
Fall is a magical time in Michigan. A chill has settled into the air, leaves are starting to turn and pumpkin spice lattes are here! It’s a great time to enjoy Michigan’s bounty by picking apples at local orchards, visiting pumpkin patch farms, walking corn mazes and so much more.
Sep 5, 2022 7:00:00 AM / by Local First posted in Eat Local, Local Business, Inclusive Economy
At its core, what we eat nourishes our bodies and provides energy to sustain our daily routines. But have you ever stopped to think about how the food economy – the systems that allow a local restaurant to serve you your favorite meal or a grocer to stock collard greens on the shelf – could have a larger impact?
Jul 14, 2022 7:15:00 AM / by Local First posted in Local Business, People First Economy Habits
Here we are in the height of summer in Michigan. We’re spending more time outdoors, connecting with community programming, and enjoying time with friends and family. Menus feature locally-grown ingredients, farmers' markets and stands are full to the brim, lakeshore communities are bustling, and Michiganders are getting outside to enjoy our neighborhoods, parks, and waterways.
Apr 26, 2022 10:15:00 AM / by Local First posted in Local Business, Inclusive Economy, Move Your Money, People First Economy Habits
Apr 18, 2022 10:45:00 AM / by Local First posted in Local Business, Inclusive Economy, Move Your Money
Move Your Money relaunched during Financial Literacy Month! Throughout April, financial institutions, nonprofits and human service agencies all ramp up their support so that individuals, communities and businesses alike may evaluate and seek to improve their financial resiliency and impacts.
Jan 3, 2022 1:06:00 PM / by Local First posted in Local Business, Inclusive Economy, Business Resources, Move Your Money, People First Economy Habits
If you've been following the Local First program for a while, you know we're all about creating opportunities to support local and amplify our membership base. It's these businesses that keep our money close to home, employ our neighbors, and hold themselves accountable to our community. And while we may sound like a broken record, we'll keep saying it: They need your ongoing support.
We’ve learned that building a People First Economy takes more than a single action, one time. But it doesn’t have to be as overwhelming as changing everything all at once. We encourage you to instead think about a single action as the beginning of forming a habit. A good habit.
New habits take anywhere from 18 to 254 days to form (European Journal of Social Psychology), which is why we’re going to provide resources all year long.
Need some inspiration? Here are six local and sustainable habits to include in your New Year's Resolutions!
Nov 17, 2021 9:15:00 AM / by Local First posted in Holiday, Local Business, Inclusive Economy
Fall and winter are busy times for all of us. And after a year of working to build back better from the ongoing pandemic, the 2021 Holiday Season is no exception. Add to that the year-end bookkeeping, social (distance) engagements, busy storefront hours, and personal holiday shopping, it's no wonder these months fly by. It's enough to overwhelm anyone.
Oct 8, 2021 3:15:00 PM / by Local First posted in Eat Local, Local Business, Inclusive Economy, Business Resources
Food naturally brings people together. Whether it’s making a meal, supporting a farmer, sharing a recipe, or celebrating a special occasion: food is communal.
Sep 28, 2021 10:15:00 AM / by Local First posted in Local Business, Inclusive Economy, Business Resources, Move Your Money
Local First leads the development of an economy grounded in local ownership that meets the basic needs of all people, builds wealth and social capital, works in harmony with our ecosystems, and encourages a joyful community.