A people first economy Initiative
Why Choose Indie Local?
ENGAGES. It creates and deepens relationships within a community, which becomes more vibrant through collaboration and mutual investment.
HUMANIZES. Physical and economic development occur on a scale that nurtures people and our environment.
INVESTS. Sustainable local economies and ecosystems grow into markets that are greater than the sum of their parts.
ENRICHES. Reinvesting success in customers, employees, and the local environment makes the entire community healthier. and wealthier.
How To Participate
Two ways to play, One Grand Prize
Between July 8th-31st, play BINGO (5 entries) and/or Love Your Locals (1 entry) and be entered to win a West Michigan Staycation Giveaway package! When you play, you support local, indie businesses by keeping your dollars close to home and bringing attention to the businesses that make West Michigan a vibrant, unique and resilient community. Get started today!
PLAY
BINGO (5 entries)
- Download the BINGO game PDF or pick up a preaddress, prepaid BINGO postcard at various Local First member businesses (participating locations listed below).
- Complete 5 consecutive squares (horizontal/vertical/diagonal).
- Download or screenshot the Love Your Locals story graphic.
- Share through your Instagram stories by tagging your favorite indie businesses and small business employees.
- Tag a friend and challenge them to do the same!
ENTER
- Share your completed BINGO and/or Love Your Locals game(s) on social media. Tag @localfirstwestmi and the businesses you supported.
- OR email your completed game(s) to membership@localfirst.com.
- OR drop your preaddressed, prepaid BINGO postcard in the mail.
WIN
- All game(s) completed during Indie Month will be entered to win a West Michigan Staycation Giveaway package (details below)!
Don’t forget to tag us so we know you participated!
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Download and Play
Win a Staycation Giveaway
What's included?
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A two-night stay at CityFlatsHotel Grand Rapids
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Gift card and free movie vouchers from Sperry’s Moviehouse
- Colossal Cashew Decanter from Koeze
- Original artwork from Reb Roberts of Sanctuary Folk Art
- A delicious cocktail kit from Cellar Door Preserves
- A gift card to Harvest Health Foods
- A gift card to Mangiamo
- A coupon booklet for free menu items from Restaurant Partners
- A basket of groceries and gift card from Supermercado Mexico
- A gift card and selection of Michigan goods from Schuler Books
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A gift card to OTONO
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AND two design class gift certificates to Eastern Floral!
Participating Locations
Prefer a physical BINGO card? Pick up a preaddressed, prepaid BINGO postcard at the following participating locations between July 8th-31st. Play along and simply drop your completed BINGO card in the mail to enter!
- Periwinkle FOG
- Last Mile Cafe
- Books & Mortar
- CityFlatsHotel
- United Bank (Downtown GR)
- Furniture City Creamery
- United Bank (Holland)
- Lake Michigan Credit Union (Michigan St)
- Bloom Credit Union (Plainfield Ave)
- Sperrys Moviehouse
- Globe Design & Vision
- Field & Fire Cafe
- Field & Fire Bakery
- Cento Anni
- Holland Bowl Mill
- Omelette Shoppe (Michigan St)
- Louise Earl Butcher
- Cocoon Art Space
Would you like your business to participate in the next Indie Month community challenge?
The Local First directory is home to HUNDREDS of independently-owned businesses. We can vouch that they are locally-owned, privately-held, and headquartered in our fine state. You can search by industry, ownership demographic, and neighborhood.
Join Local First, help people find your business
Are you ready to join Local First in the development of an economy grounded in local ownership? Become a member business and join the movement towards a stronger, more resilient and inclusive West Michigan.
Local First is a West Michigan specific program create by our parent organization, People First Economy. We lead the development of an economy grounded in local ownership that meets the basic needs of people, builds local wealth and social capital, functions in harmony with our ecosystem, and encourages joyful community.