PFE Blog
Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. and the Constant Evolution of Placemaking and City Building
Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. (DGRI) was created in 2013 with the goal of bringing several economic development tools and organizations under one roof (the GR Downtown Development Authority, the Downtown Improvement District, and the Monroe…
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Move Your Money: Beyond Banking
Welcome to the third annual Move Your Money month! If you’ve been following People First Economy for the last few years, then you may recall that every April, during Financial Literacy Month, we uplift the…
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Local First Workshop Recap: Best Practices for Employee Wellness & Mental Health
It is essential for businesses of all sizes to support their staff, from the front lines to the C Suite; but the real question is how? It's no secret that small businesses are faced with…
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Business Highlights: PFE’s Black-Owned Partners in Grand Rapids
Celebrate the vibrant culture, exciting events, delicious food, friendly people and cherished traditions of Michigan with People First Economy. Black History Month is a fantastic opportunity to highlight the diversity within the black economy. Join…
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PFE PODCAST – S2E10 ‘Move Your Money’ with Manny Barragan of Beneficial State Bank
Welcome to the People First Economy Podcast, a podcast where we talk to business leaders and movement builders to learn more about how they are building a people first economy. This edition of the PFE…
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PFE Podcast – S2E9 Sacred Economy Part II with Kathleen Roark and Kevin Lum
Welcome to the People First Economy Podcast, a podcast where we talk with business leaders and movement builders who are building a people first economy. In this episode of the People First Economy Podcast you’ll…
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Your Guide to the 2022 Holiday Season
Does your holiday list look something like this: Schedule family/staff holiday parties Take family photo Send holiday cards Confirm meal/catering menus Exchange names for gifting Purchase the perfect gift(s) And on and on it goes……
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PFE Podcast – S2E8 Boxed Out with Ron Knox of the Institute for Local Self Reliance
Welcome to the People First Economy Podcast, a podcast where we talk with business leaders and movement builders who are building a people-first economy. This episode of the PFE Podcast comes to you as part…
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Your Guide to the 2022 Holiday Season: Creating Impactful and Memorable Celebrations
Does your holiday list look something like this: Schedule family/staff holiday parties Take family photo Send holiday cards Confirm meal/catering menus Exchange names for gifting Purchase the perfect gift(s) And on and on it goes……
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