Put people first
this holiday season
With the holidays right around the corner, the People First Economy team is here to help you curate intentional experiences and gatherings for the people you love.
We’re your one stop shop this holiday season! Use these resources to create joyful experiences, purchase unique gifts, and support local, sustainable businesses across Michigan. Here’s how:
Gift Local
Support local businesses and strengthen our economy
Keep your dollars close to home when you shop locally, and find unique gifts via community gift guides and local events!
Gift Good
Invest in businesses making positive impact
Invest in gifts that mean more – find unique gifts that tell a story. Curate experiences and gifts that align with your values.
Your one-stop-shop this holiday season.
We’re keeping track of all the local shopping and celebrating. Here’s what’s happening around you! Email kathleen@peoplefirsteconomy.org to contribute your gift guide or shop hop event!
Staff Favorites
Looking for inspiration? The People First Economy team has curated ideas just for you! See how we’re shopping and ask yourself these helpful questions to guide your gifting.
By Hanna + Halla
Follow along as we share how you can source your holiday entertainment needs locally, whether for your next dinner party or to gift the hostess with the mostess in your life! Search community events here.
By Kathleen + Meghan
Have a busy bee in your life? Encourage your loved ones to be a tourist in their community by gifting an experience this holiday season! Search fun, local experiences for the whole family here.
By Victoria + Arick
Start with something that’s sure to please any crowd: food! Come with us as we shop locally and curate the perfect gifts for the Foodie Fanatics in your life. Find new to you and well loved food-based businesses here.
By Sarah + Alice
Don’t get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the holi-daze. Shop locally and sustainably online! Sarah and Alice share their favorite tips and tricks for making impact with your online orders.
How to Gift Local
Pro tip: A Local First window-cling is a for-sure sign you’re shopping at a local Business!
Ask yourself these helpful questions:
Where is this business headquartered? Is it local?
In what ways is this business engaging the community?
Does this gift or service have a personal touch? Is it unique?
In what ways does this purchase impact the people and neighborhoods I care about?
How to Gift Good
Pro-tip: A Good For Michigan window-cling lets you know this business is a force for good!
Ask yourself these helpful questions:
Is this business committed to advancing social and environmental justice? Read up on their mission!
What story does my purchase tell?
Does this business participate in community programs that hold them accountable?
How will this gift impact my community?
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