PFE Blog
Celebrate 15 Years with Aldea Coffee, MI B Corp
November 2024 marked the 15th anniversary of Aldea Development, Aldea Coffee's nonprofit arm! What an amazing milestone for everyone involved. We are so proud of the community Aldea has built and all they have accomplished.…
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World of Winter with Downtown Grand Rapids Inc.
The holiday season is well underway and 2025 is just over the horizon. For many people, small businesses included, the start of a new year is slower (not to mention colder and darker); Downtown, however,…
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GOOD FOR ENVIRONMENT: Gentex Corporation
This year, People First Economy is excited to honor Gentex Corporation with the 2024 Good For Environment Award! The Environment category evaluates a company’s overall environmental stewardship. More specifically, how the company manages its impacts…
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GOOD FOR COMMUNITY: Lakeshore Depot
This year, People First Economy is excited to honor Lakeshore Depot LC3 with the 2024 Good For Community Award! The Community category evaluates a company’s contribution to the economic and social well-being of the communities…
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GOOD FOR GOVERNANCE: Duncan Lake Speech Therapy
This year, People First Economy is excited to honor Duncan Lake Speech Therapy with the 2024 Good For Governance Award! The Governance category evaluates a company’s overall mission, ethics, accountability and transparency through policies and…
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GOOD FOR WORKFORCE: Edgewater Design Group
This year, People First Economy is excited to honor Edgewater Design Group with the 2024 Good For Workforce Award! The Good For Workforce category evaluates a company’s policies and practices that contribute to its employees’…
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GOOD FOR SUPPLY CHAIN: Madison Closet and Farms
This year, People First Economy is excited to honor Miss Kim’s Jams/Madison Closet and Farms with The Good For Supply Chain Award! This award is born from our collaboration with the MEDC (Michigan Economic Development…
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Webinar Recap: The Secret to a Thriving Small Business Culture with Dr. Jeff Doolittle
In today’s competitive business landscape, cultivating a people-first company culture is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. In a recent webinar led by Dr. Jeff Doolittle of Organizational Talent Consulting, the focus was on how…
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Uptown GR Annual Shop Hop 2024 Set For December 5
Uptown GR Inc., in collaboration with its 2024 event sponsors, announces the return of the Uptown Shop Hop on Thursday December 5, 2024, from 3 to 9 pm. Shop Hop is the organization’s signature event…
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Webinar Recap: How to Stack IRA, ITC and Utility Incentives to Help Your Small Business
Maximizing Energy Efficiency Incentives: Insights from Kyle Rieth at Catalyst Partners In a recent webinar hosted by People First Economy, Kyle Rieth, Director of Building Performance at Catalyst Partners, provided valuable insights on energy efficiency…
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