PFE Blog

This year, People First Economy is excited to honor Gentex Corporation with the 2024 Good For Environment Award! The Environment category evaluates a company’s overall environmental stewardship. More specifically, how the company manages its impacts…

This year, People First Economy is excited to honor Lakeshore Depot LC3 with the 2024 Good For Community Award! The Community category evaluates a company’s contribution to the economic and social well-being of the communities…

This year, People First Economy is excited to honor Duncan Lake Speech Therapy with the 2024 Good For Governance Award! The Governance category evaluates a company’s overall mission, ethics, accountability and transparency through policies and…

This year, People First Economy is excited to honor Edgewater Design Group with the 2024 Good For Workforce Award! The Good For Workforce category evaluates a company’s policies and practices that contribute to its employees’…

This year, People First Economy is excited to honor Miss Kim’s Jams/Madison Closet and Farms with The Good For Supply Chain Award! This award is born from our collaboration with the MEDC (Michigan Economic Development…

When it comes to keeping our vehicles running smoothly and looking their best, local auto mechanics and detailers are the unsung heroes of the automotive world. These dedicated professionals possess a wealth of knowledge, skill,…

Throughout June and into July, People First Economy took the initiative to interview a few of their health & wellness providers. In order to build an economy or a world that puts people first, we…

This year during Pride Month & Disability Pride Month, we’re highlighting why it’s important to celebrate the queer communities that make West Michigan unique. Whether you celebrate as part of the community or as an…

Happy Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Month! Supporting local businesses is creating human scale economies that celebrate our unique identities and attributes. Did you know that “there are more than two million Asian-owned businesses, making…

March is B Corp Month and Women’s History Month!   Certified B Corporations™ (B Corps™) are for-profit companies that use the power of business to build a more inclusive and sustainable economy. They meet the highest…