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Businesses demonstrate positive impact in West Michigan
Since launching the Good for Grand Rapids campaign in January, we've collected some impressive numbers from the businesses who have taken the Quick Impact Assessment. (more…)
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Beyond books: Libraries bringing community together
The library has been my favorite place to go since I was a child. Being an avid reader and writer, I have always loved visiting the library for hours to look at the endless amount…
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Local First awarded eighth grant from the Grand Rapids Community Foundation
The Grand Rapids Community Foundation’s Board of Trustees recently approved a grant of $250,000 to Local First Educational Foundation for its “Good for Grand Rapids” campaign. The goal of the grant is to increase the…
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Local First awarded eighth grant from the Grand Rapids Community Foundation
The Grand Rapids Community Foundation’s Board of Trustees recently approved a grant of $250,000 to Local First Educational Foundation for its “Good for Grand Rapids” campaign. The goal of the grant is to increase the…
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A beer for every person, a brewery for the people
Brewery Vivant is an innovative, small, independent craft brewery. Owners Kris and Jason Spaulding have a strong community commitment that’s focused on bettering the economy and promoting small businesses. (more…)
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More Than a Party: A Community-Centric Event
Having lived in Grand Rapids for several years now, I have had ample opportunity to explore the City, its happenings and culture. As an entrepreneur and business owner, I am always looking for opportunities to…
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Hanna and I Bought a Cow!
Well technically speaking, we bought a share of a cow through Two Sparrows Farm. Under our herd share arrangement, we let Dan and Whitney Belprez deal with the heavy lifting; boarding, milking, caring for the…
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Zeeland’s one and only brewery is getting a makeover this summer!
Since opening in 2014 as Zeeland’s first brewery, Tripelroot has not only grown as a community gathering place but, physically as well! Still Zeeland’s only brewery, Tripelroot is located at 146 E Main Avenue, right…
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Measure What Matters: River City Improv
This blog post is part of Local First’s Measure What Matters series, where we interview Local First Members who have taken the Quick Impact Assessment, and learn about how the assessment has helped them use…
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Measure What Matters: River City Improv
This blog post is part of Local First’s Measure What Matters series, where we interview Local First Members who have taken the Quick Impact Assessment, and learn about how the assessment has helped them use…
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