Maximizing Energy Efficiency Incentives: Insights from Kyle Rieth at Catalyst Partners In a recent webinar hosted by People First Economy, Kyle Rieth, Director of Building Performance at Catalyst Partners, provided valuable insights on energy efficiency…
People First Economy, Detroit Community Wealth Fund (DCWF), Center for Community-Based Enterprise (C2BE), and Michigan Center for Employee Ownership (MICEO) are a collective of MEDC’s SSBCI (State Small Business Credit Initiative) Technical Assistance program grant,…
Your Business Belongs Downtown. One factor in creating a vibrant and welcoming Downtown is the presence of a strong array of businesses that appeal to a wide variety of people and are owned by a…
The Corporate Transparency Act effects all corporations and LLCs with operations in the US: are you prepared to report, and do you have the support you need? Last month, we were thrilled to partner with…
Decisions are made whether you engage or not. Find a seat at the table. Last month, we were thrilled to partner with the Michigan League for Public Policy to bring our members the first Local…
People First Economy Partners with the Center for Community Based Enterprise, Detroit Community Wealth Fund, and Michigan Center for Employee Ownership to Support Small Businesses to Access Funding
Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. (DGRI) works with partners Downtown and throughout the community to create a vibrant and welcoming neighborhood for everyone to enjoy. This work is constant and ever evolving, and we’ve been at…
Raise your hand if you've ever been faced with conflict...Okay, now you can put it down. I'm confident in asking that because one of life's firm truths is that we are all faced with conflict…
In 2018, Downtown Grand Rapids Inc (DGRI) launched the Retail Business Incubation Program to attract new businesses and begin filling out Downtown’s fledgling retail scene. Flashforward 5 years, 19 businesses and $534,000 later – DGRI…
How do we fix the damn roads with a persistent 3.9 billion funding gap each year? Or properly resource our public schools with a 4.5 billion funding gap each year? The answer is pretty unsexy…
