Join committed partners, area business leaders, program participants, and community champions for an engaging and inspiring evening. Attendees will walk away with a better understanding of People First Economy, our program areas, our financials, and some new friends.
We’re excited to include some Local First favorites like a Mini Fork Fest, a Member Marketplace, and the 2023 Annual Reporting Presentation! This event is wheelchair accessible. Service animals specifically trained to assist a person with a disability are welcome. No other animals, including pets, therapy animals, or emotional support animals, are allowed.
For general information or to request reasonable accommodations, contact Halla Maas before February 8 by email: halla@peoplefirsteconomy.org.
Tickets
- Admission (includes food & 1 drink): $40
Mini Fork Fest Vendors:
- Hancock
- Donkey Taqueria
- Gettin’ Fresh LLC
- CityFlatsHotel
- El Granjero/Mercadito
- And more!!
Local First Marketplace:
- Re.dwell
- Cellar Door Preserves
- Reb
- Cento Anni
- Periwinkle Fog
- Books & Mortar
- Carmella Loftis
- Globe Design + Vision
- Treetop Collective
- Global Infusion
Dessert Table:
- Daddy’s Dough Cookies
Live Music Feature:
- Sherman Band
Agenda:
- 4PM – 5PM: Registration open / Member Marketplace & Mini Fork Fest open / Network
- 5:30PM – 6:10PM: Annual Meeting Presentation
- 6:10PM – 7PM: Member Marketplace & Mini Fork Fest / Network
Getting There:
1530 Madison Ave SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Parking:
- The parking lot is available.
- Street parking is also available off of Madison Ave SE. & off of Cottage Grove.
- Please review the graphic below for further information.
Land Acknowledgement
Grand Rapids occupies the contemporary and ancestral homelands of three Anishinaabe nations of the Council of Three Fires: the Ojibwe, Ottawa, and Potawatomi People. We understand that acknowledgment by itself is a small gesture and People First Economy continues to do the ongoing work of coupling land acknowledgments with authentic relationships and informed action. But we also know that naming can be an exercise in power so we are taking this step toward honoring Native communities and enacting the much larger project of decolonization and reconciliation. 5% of event proceeds will go towards the Michigan based Native Justice Coalition. About Us | Native Justice Coalition
Safety Expectations:
To meet safely, event attendees are expected to adhere to current CDC recommendations. Masks are optional and we have developed a sticker system to identify attendees’ comfort levels. Changes to this protocol will be made when/if necessary. The new COVID vaccine is available at your local pharmacy. We ask any attendant that is experiencing symptoms to stay home. Before You Throw Out “Expired” Tests: Check FDA’s website to see if your COVID-19 tests’ expiration dates have been extended.
This event will be photographed by People First Economy team members. By choosing to come to this event, you are consenting to having your photo taken for social media purposes.
Link to buy tickets: 2024 Annual Meeting Tickets, Thu, Feb 29, 2024 at 4:00 PM | Eventbrite
