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Local First is thrilled to announce the return of our cherished Holiday Mixer this December!

Don’t let the holidays become a holi-daze! As the holiday season approaches, we know how busy everyone becomes. The holidays are better when we’re together, center our connections and celebrate the spirit of the season – locally, of course! Take an hour or two with your team, come celebrate another great year with your business besties and shop your heart out, all while thinking #LocalFirst.

Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate from Last Mile Cafe, tasty treats from Gettin’ Fresh, hard cider from Farmhaus Cider Co., a tag and gift wrapping station and shop artisan vendors. More details to come as we revive this annual tradition!

Host highlight: The Arts Marketplace is focused on filling our space with diverse artists and retailers that will enhance the retail presence in Downtown Grand Rapids, while doing our part to serve and promote diversity in our city. The Arts Marketplace supports new tenants with programming and unique ways to engage the community and create a retail experience that becomes a destination for anyone living in or traveling to Grand Rapids.

Parking: Onsite parking is available for free and street parking is metered. When you visit Studio Park for a movie, they’ll validate your ticket up to four hours – consider seeing a movie after your join us!

Event Sponsor: This event is made possible with the partnership of Bloom Credit Union. Bloom CU is a West Michigan based credit union. For every new Bloom Credit Union account opened in 2024, they are planting one tree in a forest of great need in Michigan.

Register here: Local First Holiday Member Mixer Tickets, Thu, Dec 12, 2024 at 4:30 PM | Eventbrite

Associated Business: The Arts Marketplace at Studio Park

The Arts Marketplace at Studio Park

Local First Holiday Member Mixer

Thu, December 12, 2024
4:30pm - 6:30pm

Event Info:

Local First is thrilled to announce the return of our cherished Holiday Mixer this December!

Don’t let the holidays become a holi-daze! As the holiday season approaches, we know how busy everyone becomes. The holidays are better when we’re together, center our connections and celebrate the spirit of the season – locally, of course! Take an hour or two with your team, come celebrate another great year with your business besties and shop your heart out, all while thinking #LocalFirst.

Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate from Last Mile Cafe, tasty treats from Gettin’ Fresh, hard cider from Farmhaus Cider Co., a tag and gift wrapping station and shop artisan vendors. More details to come as we revive this annual tradition!

Host highlight: The Arts Marketplace is focused on filling our space with diverse artists and retailers that will enhance the retail presence in Downtown Grand Rapids, while doing our part to serve and promote diversity in our city. The Arts Marketplace supports new tenants with programming and unique ways to engage the community and create a retail experience that becomes a destination for anyone living in or traveling to Grand Rapids.

Parking: Onsite parking is available for free and street parking is metered. When you visit Studio Park for a movie, they’ll validate your ticket up to four hours – consider seeing a movie after your join us!

Event Sponsor: This event is made possible with the partnership of Bloom Credit Union. Bloom CU is a West Michigan based credit union. For every new Bloom Credit Union account opened in 2024, they are planting one tree in a forest of great need in Michigan.

Register here: Local First Holiday Member Mixer Tickets, Thu, Dec 12, 2024 at 4:30 PM | Eventbrite

Associated Business: The Arts Marketplace at Studio Park

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