Join the Directory

Join the directory, help people find you

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.

Connect

Help customers find you

Reach an audience that’s looking to support local businesses! List your events, discounts, and pictures in Local First’s online directory.

Grow

Build business relationships

Build your professional network through member events and educational programming. 

Thrive

Discounts, updates, & more

So much more, including member exclusive discounts, low-cost digital underwriting, and opportunities to promote your business.

Other Benefits

Access to the Member Hub to share events, discounts, updates, and features

Sponsor Local First events to increase your own brand awareness

Use of the Proud Member logo and window cling

Share news and updates you’d like us to push out through our public-facing social media

Promotion on Local First social media

Read our communications to stay up-to-date on opportunities & Local First news

Interact with other members in the Members of Local First Facebook Group

Access and opportunities at networking events

Post and take advantage of member-exclusive discounts

Utilize our low-cost digital underwriting

Thank you to these dedicated program partners!

Get Started

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.

1-3 Employees

Entrepreneur

$16.25/mo or $195/year

4-12 Employees

Neighborhood

$24.59/mo or $295/yr

13-50 Employees

Small

$37.50/mo or $450/yr

51-125 Employees

Medium

$57.92/mo or $695/yr

126+ Employees

Large

$79.17/mo or $950/yr


Pay What You Can

Local First is committed to supporting local businesses across West Michigan by keeping our Membership programming accessible. Whether your business is continuing to recover from the pandemic, you’re an entrepreneur with limited funds, or are seeking more affordable opportunities for your business, we are here for you. Now your business can pay what you can for membership with Local First.

To take advantage of this low-barrier scholarship, continue with the membership application below and follow the steps to meet with a member of our team. 

Business Address(Required)
Hide Address in Print & Online Directory
We can list up to 16 locations in addition to your primary location.
(Use the + button to add additional locations)
Street Address
City / State / Zip
Phone
 
Employee Range
(e.g. Ada, Creston, Eastown, Hudsonville, Southtown, Zeeland)
Ownership Demographic (Select all that apply)
Your business description will populate your online directory listing on localfirst.com. Terms within your business description will help consumers and businesses search for your listing (eg. include search terms your idea consumer can use to find your business).
What is your primary market?(Required)
Primary Industry
Additional Industries
Which industries most closely represent your business?
Select no more than 2.
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