local economy
The Local Beet: Growing a crop of smart, healthy Grand Rapidians
by Lisa Rose Starner (Lisa.rose.starner)
Submitted 04-04-2010 under OPINION
Food, food, food – the topic of food has hit mainstream. Many of us have heard of the latest food blockbuster, Food Inc., listened to food expert Michael Pollan on Oprah, or have heard the British super chef Jamie Oliver, who is looking to remake...
Local Food Premiere: "Eating In Place"
by Lisa Rose Starner (Lisa.rose.starner)
Submitted 04-04-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
Can we eat our way to a healthier economy? That’s the question asked by Eating in Place, an hour-long documentary produced by the Grand Rapids Area Council for the Humanities (GRACH) and Calvin College. Eating in Place premieres at 7 pm,...
Local Economy = Living Wage
by Mark Rumsey (markrumsey)
Submitted 11-05-2009 under OPINION
Grand Rapids is doing relatively well riding the storm of the economic downturn that has crippled much of our state. Among the many reasons for this there is a primary one, being a vibrant local economy supported by businesses, residents, and non-...Local First 2010 Coupon Book Available Now!
by Local First (Local First)
Submitted 10-16-2009 under
Back by popular demand - and bigger and better than ever - Local First's 2010 Coupon Book is available now in locally-owned businesses near you! Featuring hundreds of coupons from 215 locally-owned businesses, the 2010 Coupon Book is a great way to...
Local First Seeks Volunteers
by Local First (Local First)
Submitted 09-23-2009 under NONPROFIT
Are you interested in supporting local business, encouraging sustainability, and strengthening community? If so, Local First wants YOU to join its volunteer team! We are a non-profit organization supporting the West Michigan economy by promoting...
