Coffee Hour is Back!

Coffee Hour is back in partnership with Bloom Credit Union!

Whew, we’re so glad to have 2020 in our rearview! But if we learned anything from last year, it’s the value of community and our need to connect. While Local First could not hold our in-person events (like bringing hundreds of people together to sample bites from dozens of local food businesses, enjoying live music and beautiful art, and networking together at a local business), we were and are able to keep our members connected and the conversation flowing. 

Coffee Hour

Here at Local First, we believe we are better together. The 2020 Coffee Hour Series allowed space for members to discuss, not only pandemic affects, but also current offerings, ideas, collaborations and innovations. We laughed. We chatted. We drank coffee. 

And we’re doing it all again! This year, member businesses can expect our Coffee Hour meetings to continue to be a place of connection. As our work from home routines have allowed us to become more tech-savvy, you can also anticipate lots of engaging opportunities!

Together we can meet the basic needs of people, build local wealth and social capital, and encourage joyful community. Mark these dates down and register for our latest Coffee Hour offering at www.localfirst.com/events

Coffee Hour Schedule: Second Friday of the Month at 9:30am

  • January 15th
  • February 12th
  • March 12th 
  • April 9th 
  • May 14th 
  • June 11th 
  • July 9th 
  • August 13th 
  • September 10th 
  • October 8th 
  • November 12th

And while you wait to join our next Coffee Hour event, we want to hear from you! What do you want to discuss? Comment below!

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