Become a Part of the Movement
Ready to be part of an economy rooted in local ownership? Join the Local First Coalition as a member business and help build a stronger, more resilient, and more inclusive West Michigan. Get listed in our directory and make it easier for your community to find and support you.
Build business relationships
Build your professional network through member events and educational programming.
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.
Discounts, updates, & more
So much more, including member exclusive discounts, low-cost digital underwriting, and opportunities to promote your business.
Access to the Member Hub to share events, discounts, updates, and features
Share news and updates you’d like us to push out through our public-facing social media
Interact with other members in the Members of Local First Facebook Group
Sponsor Local First events to increase your own brand awareness
Promotion on Local First social media
Access and opportunities at networking events
Use of the Proud Member logo and window cling
Read our communications to stay up-to-date on opportunities & Local First news
Utilize our low-cost digital underwriting
Get Started
1-3 Employees
Entrepreneur
$16.25/mo or $195/year
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.
4-12 Employees
Neighborhood
$24.59/mo or $295/yr
13-50 Employees
Small
$37.50/mo or $450/yr
126+ Employees
Large
$79.17/mo or $950/yr
51-125 Employees
Medium
$57.92/mo or $695/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.