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SUMMARY:Small Business Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION:Register to attend the free Small Business Resource Fair in Grand Rapids. We’re bringing you the resources you need to start or scale your business – all in one place! \nDate: Thursday\, May 4\, 2023\, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm \nLocation: Center for Community Transformation\, 1530 Madison Avenue SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49507
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/small-business-resource-fair/
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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SUMMARY:ILL-Natured: Nature's Poisonous Beauties and Venomous Beasts Art Opening Night!
DESCRIPTION:Join us to meet and greet the Michigan artists for their opening night of our latest art exhibition\, ILL-NATURED: Nature’s Poisonous Beauties & Venomous Beasts! \nFirst Friday Art Opening\nFriday\, May 5th\n6 to 8pm\nMeet the artists\nOpen to the public\, family Friendly \nOngoing Exhibition\nThe art from this group show will be on exhibit until July 2nd. \niLL-Natured consists of art works based on poisonous or venomous creatures and plants. Eight Michigan artists have painted\, formed\, baked\, scratched\, stitched\, built\, cut\, burned\, and scraped to bring this exhibition to downtown Grand Rapids. Visit Cocoon Art Space for a wondrous journey with Nature’s Beauties and Beasts all rolled up in one!
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/ill-natured-natures-poisonous-beauties-and-venomous-beasts-art-opening-night/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:May Coffee Hour
DESCRIPTION:This year\, Bloom Credit Union\, Grow and the People First Economy’s Local First program are partnering for two of Local First’s regular Coffee Hour events\, powered by Bloom Credit Union. Our Coffee Hour events will now offer an opportunity for businesses participating in services from both Grow and Local First to mix during the months of May and September. And you’re invited! You’re guaranteed to have great\, local coffee and we encourage you to come create organic community connection with participating businesses. We are also thrilled to welcome special guest\, the Latina Network! \nJoin People First Economy at our upcoming Coffee Hour\, where we’re empowering entrepreneurs to grow further in connection and community. \nWhat is a CDFI? CDFIs promote financial inclusion and economic development among communities who’ve experienced the discriminatory practices of traditional financing. Our focus is local\, and we support the historically underserved. Our motive is not pure profit; we work purposefully toward a more equitable\, accessible\, and just economy. \nCDFI’s deploy loans to support business owners which leads to greater community impact. Examples include jobs created\, jobs retained and an increase to business owners’ net asset. \nHost highlight: Pochis Colombian Cafe is a creative\, unique and original company\, founded in 2020 by a Latina entrepreneur specializing in chocolate covered strawberries\, personalized baskets\, and our new collection “Colombian Coffee Products”. Their new cafe highlights a variety of sweet treats\, beverages\, and traditional Colombian eats. \nSafety expectations: We’d like to continue meeting monthly\, in-person for our Coffee Hour events. To safely do so\, 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. \nPlease note\, Local First will provide drip coffee and tea for all attendees\, but anything beyond that is the guests’ responsibilities. We hope you’ll join us for good coffee and good conversation!
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/may-coffee-hour/
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SUMMARY:Donuts & Digital
DESCRIPTION:Who can resist delicious donuts\, hot coffee\, and good company? That’s right\, we’ve expanded our D&D meetups to accommodate those early risers! You know who you are. \nJoin a growing community of West Michigan-based marketers\, artists\, freelancers\, and communications professionals. Collaborate\, network\, and exchange ideas and career possibilities. Mingle and discuss strategy\, design\, freelancing\, sales\, and all things marketing-related. Grab a friend – or three! We’ll see you there. \nThis group is co-sponsored by Symposia Labs\, Oranje Boven Marketing\, and Pax Coworking Studio.
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/donuts-digital/
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SUMMARY:3rd Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:Sip. Shop. Stroll. \nThird Thursdays is a multi-venue showcase of locally owned art galleries\, retail spaces\, restaurants\, and cultural institutions along the free DASH shuttle route.  It spans the neighborhoods of downtown Grand Rapids including Heartside\, the Hotel District\, Studio Park\, and North Monroe.  Each month over 25 participating venues will host special 3rd Thursday-only art exhibitions\, special events and sales.
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/3rd-thursdays/2023-05-18/
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SUMMARY:World Turtle Day
DESCRIPTION:Shellebrate Michigan’s native turtles with John Ball Zoo! There will be entertaining educational activities to help increase attention and knowledge about these amazing reptiles. Catch animal programs\, keeper chats\, and other entertainment throughout the day.
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/world-turtle-day/
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SUMMARY:Heritage Hill 52nd Annual Weekend Tour of Homes
DESCRIPTION:In its 52nd year\, one of the largest urban historic neighborhoods in the country opens its doors for a sneak peek into private homes and rarely seen public spaces during the Annual Heritage Hill Weekend Tour of Homes. A variety of architectural styles will be on display\, including a grand neoclassical beauty with an extraordinary cherry wood-encased library\, an 1878 Gothic cottage filled with interesting nooks\, faceted ceilings\, and back-to-back fireplaces\, and a newly renovated shingle style home freshly painted pink with a large and welcoming front porch. \nTicket holders can immerse themselves in Michigan’s “Prairie masterpiece\,” the Meyer May House designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and several other public buildings including a stone castle-like home that now serves as a dentist office\, two turn of the century grand mansions that have been transformed into apartment buildings\, and Cornerstone Church\, which features a magnificent sunburst stained glass dome ceiling. \nAdvance tickets are $20.00 each and are available at www.heritagehillweb.org. Tickets purchased on the days of the tour are $27.00 each online or at the ticket booth at GR Community College – DeVos Campus\, 435 E. Fulton Ave. All tickets are valid both days\, Saturday\, May 20 from 11 am – 5 pm and Sunday\, May 21 from 1 pm – 5 pm. \nHeritage Hill was named by This Old House as one of the country’s “Best Old House Neighborhoods.” Its 1\,300 homes date from 1843 and represent Michigan’s finest collection of 19th and 20th century American architecture\, ranging from Greek Revival to Prairie. \nProceeds benefit the Heritage Hill Association’s programs that support the historic preservation of this unique neighborhood and assist with land use planning\, connecting neighbors with community resources\, and public safety efforts. Please call 616-459-8950 for more information\, or visit our website at www.heritagehillweb.org. \nFor media inquiries\, please contact:  Barbara Draughon\, Executive Director\, Heritage Hill Association
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