Signature Event

Here in the Great Lakes State… The cottage is a tradition that’s handed down from one generation to the next. Whether you own a cottage, are looking to purchase, or rent, or your primary home is on the water, this show is for you. Shop and compare designers, furnishings, lakefront builders and realtors, boats and […]

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 […]

Join the Good For Michigan team on May 30th at Atomic Object from 4:30PM - 6:30PM! Alice, the Program Director at People First Economy and our B Local Consultant, will lead a short presentation discussing the process of the SDG assessment for future B Corps, returning B Corps, & those currently in process of getting […]

This event will feature an educational luncheon led by Jorge Fontanez, the CEO of B Lab US & Canada. Fontanez will share his perspectives about the collective impacts of B […]

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 […]

Join the People First Economy team where we will be hosting a live support session for the Good For Michigan program. This hour long session takes place on a bimonthly […]

We are opening up our Local First Engagement Hour Series at Last Mile Cafe on March 26th from 10AM - 11AM! Join us for a morning of coffee and connections […]

The People First Economy team will be hosting a live VIRTUAL support session for the Good For Michigan program. We encourage our members to sign up if they have unanswered […]

Our second Local First Engagement Hour Series is at City Built on May 29th from 4:30PM - 5:30PM! Join us for afternoon social hour where we will have appetizers, one […]

As we face mounting threats to our collective ability to move the needle on environmental justice, racial equity and other social justice issues, it is crucial for the business community to help drive change. Join People First Economy and B Local Michigan for a powerful roundtable panel featuring Detroit-based business leaders: Darren Riley, Co-founder and […]

Join us for our upcoming VIRTUAL Local First Workshop where Leandra Nisbet, the owner of Stingray Advisory Group, will be sharing more information on how businesses can leverage AI to […]

Our third Local First Engagement Hour Series is at Big Lake Brewing on August 7th from 4:30PM - 5:30PM! Join us for an afternoon social hour where we will have appetizers, one free beverage, and new connections! Click here for tickets! Thank you to our host, Big Lake Brewing for offering their space. Thank you […]

We are bringing back Fork Fest as a block party this year! Fork Fest is an exciting community-driven event designed to celebrate the vibrant local business scene in West Michigan. It brings together consumers, entrepreneurs, and food lovers in a one-of-a-kind experience focused on discovery, connection, and culinary exploration. The event offers food sampling from local […]

The People First Economy team is kicking the holiday season off with a networking Sip & Social event for all of our Detroit connections. Complimentary light appetizers and beverages will […]

Join us as we celebrate all that 2025 has brought during our Holiday Mixer at Arts Marketplace. The holiday season can be busy, but it’s always better when we gather […]