Local First
Brewery Vivant takes over Twisted Rooster to fight hunger
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 11-18-2013 under NONPROFITS
On Thursday, Nov. 21, Grand Rapids’ Twisted Rooster will make room on its draft list for half a dozen beers from Brewery Vivant. The event is expected to pique the interest of local beer geeks with this season’s restaurant debut of...
Fork Fest to celebrate local food and business
by (rpontius)
Submitted 10-22-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
On October 24 over 40 local farmers, brewers, restaurateurs and other food producers will arrive at Romence Gardens & Greenhouses for Local First's 3rd annual Fork Fest. "All the businesses will have samples," says...
Local First challenges community to eat local
by (erictank)
Submitted 10-01-2013 under NEWS
Grand Rapids area business advocate Local First is challenging folks to take their 10x10 challenge. The challenge involves budgeting $10 per week for local food for 10 weeks. The idea is to shift those funds from where one would normally spend...
Mitten Brewing Co. works to fill void in Grand Rapids beer scene
by (Marie Orttenburger)
Submitted 09-11-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
Max Trierweiler and Chris Andrus have known each other since kindergarten. Both born and raised in Grand Rapids, the two started brewing beer together in a garage. They threw around the idea of owning a brewery as they got better, but it wasn't...
After nearly a decade Cabildo's party still going strong
by (stevendavison)
Submitted 05-31-2013 under OPINION
Grand Rapids band Cabildo are certainly one of the unsung heroes of the Grand Rapids music scene. Over the last decade the band has been a reliable presence; playing its heavy latin-flavored and groove laden dance music at wide variety of venues....
Stoner Taco to provide unique offerings at Local First Street Party
by (ChrisFreemanRealtor)
Submitted 05-29-2013 under OPINION
There will be several food vendors at the upcoming Local First Street Party, but the one that caught my eye was Stoner Taco. I can’t remember where I first found out about Stoner Taco. Was it at last year’s Local First Street Party,...
Join us in supporting local economy
by (LCirivello)
Submitted 05-17-2013 under OPINION
When it comes to the economy, I try to pay attention to information on trends and predictions, and do my best to understand the effects of interest rates, tax incentives and the GDP. But to be honest, I have a hard time maintaining my interest in...
King Arthur Flour vice president to speak at Sustainable Business Conference
by (Brittany Beezhold)
Submitted 03-18-2013 under NEWS
King Arthur Flour is the United State’s oldest flour company. As a B Corporation and ESOP business, King Arthur Flour continues an active role within the innovative business community. Sharing these intentional sustainable business practices,...
Local First works to inspire, build relationships with upcoming event
by (Brittany Beezhold)
Submitted 03-12-2013 under NEWS
Local First is gearing up for its 5th Annual Sustainable Business Conference on March 27 at Aquinas College. The Sustainable Business Conference gathers local businesses to share and discuss effective ways to achieve triple bottom line policies...
GR Beer Week begins Monday
by (Brittany Beezhold)
Submitted 02-18-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
Down cobblestoned streets and along crowded city blocks, breweries across Grand Rapids are opening their doors for Beer Week 2013. This week includes a multitude of special events including tap takeovers and beer dinners. Awarded the title of...