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Company Description:

People First Economy believes that successful, vibrant communities thrive when they put people first. These communities are made up of a combination of locally owned businesses, companies who believe that good business matters, and mission- driven nonprofit organizations. We bring together values-aligned businesses, nonprofit organizations and people who share a common goal to create a thriving, equitable, sustainable, and economically vibrant state. Justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion are driving lenses of People First Economy’s mission. It is our belief that a sustainable economy cannot be fully realized if people are excluded from full and fair participation. These values guide our commitment to becoming a leader in advocating for local, placed-based economies and better business practice as a means to building wealth, social capital, and economic equity among all people. People First Economy accomplishes this work through the Local First, Good For Michigan, and People First Impact programs.

• Good For Michigan – Engaging business leaders to support social and environmental justice through emergent best practices.
• Local First – Catalyzing place-based consumer and supply chain habits.
• People First Impact – Elevating small business voices in the legislative process

Review Our Core Values (https://www.peoplefirsteconomy.org/history/)