Local First
Buying local can greatly reduce the impact on the environment and is beneficial to the social and economic development within our communities.
Local First is an organization promoting local businesses in the Grand Rapids area. Similar organizations in other cities are listed at the end of this post.
Top 10 Reasons To Shop Local First
- Significantly More Money Re-circulates In Greater Grand Rapids.
- Non Profits Receive Greater Support.
- Unique Businesses Are An Integral Part Of Our Distinctive Character.
- Environmental Impact Is Reduced.
- Most New Jobs Are Provided By Local Businesses.
- Customer Service Is Better.
- Local Business Owners Invest In Community.
- Public Benefits Far Outweigh Public Costs.
- Competition And Diversity Leads To More Consumer Choices.
- Investment In Greater Grand Rapids Is Encouraged.
A selection of Local First members
This is only small selection, please visit www.localfirst.com/members for a complete list.
- Bar Divani
- Cafe Solace
- Art of the Table
- Cascade Optical
- Schuler Books and Music
- Marthas Vineyard ltd
- Grand River Grocery
- G.B. Russo and Son International Grocery
- Grand Gardens
- Smitty’s Specialty Beverage
- Smooch Beauty Boutique
- Stonesthrow
- Wealthy at Charles
- From the Heart Yoga Center
Visit Local First at www.localfirst.com
Buy local organizations from around the country:
- Local First Chicago
- Buy Local Baltimore
- Portland Buy Local
- Wisconsin Partners for Sustainability
- Buy Local First Utah
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