Local First of West Michigan Employee Directory

Civic and Social OrganizationsMichigan, United States2-10 Employees

Local First of West Michigan is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting locally owned businesses as a path to a more resilient and equitable regional economy. The group supports education, collaboration, and practical guidance to foster local ownership, social equity, and environmental stewardship in West Michigan. Originating in 2003 from a grassroots effort in Grand Rapids, it has grown into a network representing hundreds of locally owned businesses and is led by a small staff under President Carlos Martinez.
 Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the organization positions itself as a leading advocate for locally owned enterprises in the Midwest, aiming to strengthen its role as a resource on local business issues and regional economic development. Its activities include developing and sharing best practices for organizing local business networks, with a focus on economic prosperity, social equity, and environmental responsibility within the community.

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