PFE Blog

Walker-Miller Energy Services (Walker-Miller) is one of the largest Black and woman owned energy efficiency companies in the United States. Led by Carla Walker-Miller, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Walker-Miller’s commitment to Empower People and…

In the heart of downtown Grand Haven and Muskegon lies an inspirational café that is focused on relationships with their team members, community, and the planet. Andrew Boyd and Jeremy Miller, the owners of Aldea…

Calyxeum Catalyst is a nonprofit community focused initiative that is committed to making the surrounding community a better place for the citizens of Detroit. Located in District 7, which is home to beautiful parks such as…

Sanctuary Farms (SF) began with three clear objectives: to cultivate organic produce, forage nutritious compost, and create and operate a nature sanctuary on Lakeview in Detroit. Through these goals, they sought to foster a thriving…

Amaad Hardy, Business Developer for the City of Grand Rapids, recently led an engaging Local First Workshop on how businesses can apply for the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Program— a City initiative that promotes equitable…

We’re kicking off our first People First Reflections with a look at what the People First Economy team has accomplished in the community—highlighted through the Letter from the President in our 2024 Annual Report. As…

A picture is worth a thousand words. That’s the saying that we are all familiar with. When it comes to your brand and how you visually market it, do you find yourself asking how can…

If you’ve been following the Good For Michigan program for a while, you know we’re all about helping companies start and continue their journey to a better business future. You might not know it, but your business…

As we step into 2025, it's time to take a closer look at the way we spend our hard-earned money and its impact on the world around us. One of the most powerful ways we…

Interview by Steven Assarian, Business and Career Librarian View the original interview here. People First Economy is a business support organization that provides equity and resiliency-building resources here in Grand Rapids to help build a…