Articles tagged: Think Local First
Column: Buy local movement: Why it really does make a difference
Posted: Nov 24, 2012Buy Local. Stay Local. Support Local. We hear the campaigns and we see the slogans, but do we understand it? Read more »
Food & Grocery: Free Depot Town Strawberry Showcase Saturday in Ypsilanti
Posted: Jun 14, 2012Strawberry lovers will be flocking to Ypsilanti on Saturday afternoon for a self-guided walking tour through the Depot Town area. Local business association Think Local First is holding the first annual Strawberry Showcase at four ... Read more »
A conversation about local currency, local buying and a party with Think Local First of Washtenaw County
Posted: Jul 01, 2010Last Thursday, I took the opportunity to sit down and chat with Ingrid Ault, Executive Director of Think Local First of Washtenaw County, at her Even Thursday coffee hour. Every Thursday that falls on an ... Read more »
With poll: Think Local First disappointed at turnout for local currency forums; 3rd meeting is Wednesday
Posted: Mar 01, 2010Organizers hoping to gauge interest in a local currency for Washtenaw County say they've been disappointed by the light turnout at two community meetings in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti last week. But they'll have a ... Read more »
Think Local First to study if local currency makes sense for Ann Arbor businesses
Posted: Feb 21, 2010The idea of establishing a local money system is gaining some currency. The Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority has given Think Local First a $6,000 grant to explore the idea of establishing a local currency ... Read more »
Last-minute gift shopping ideas around Ann Arbor
Posted: Dec 23, 2009What to get for that hard to buy for person on your gift list? Are you looking for something that is fun, memorable, yet inexpensive? Then we have some suggestions for you. Read more »
Creative Local Ideas for the Perfect Gift
Posted: Dec 22, 2009Are you still looking for that perfect gift? The item that will wow the recipient? Then we have some often forgotten and sometimes unknown options for you to consider. Read more »
The perfect gift - found in Ann Arbor - for the person who has everything
Posted: Dec 20, 2009Do you have someone on your gift list that already has everything? Or perhaps you don’t really want to buy more stuff for their home? Maybe you don’t feel you know them quite well enough ... Read more »
Eco-friendly gifts are a great choice for the environment
Posted: Dec 19, 2009Tired of finding the same ‘ol, same ‘ol when looking for gifts? Wishing there were interesting items that would be memorable and not using up valuable resources? Then why not consider an eco-friendly gift? There ... Read more »
Double your impact: Shop local and buy local products
Posted: Dec 13, 2009There has been much buzz about the loss of 159,00 manufacturing jobs in Michigan lately. This made Think Local First wonder, what is still being produced locally? We knew the answer was a fair amount, ... Read more »
column: Ann Arbor's 'buy local' movement builds connections to national efforts
Posted: Nov 22, 2009The “buy local” movement in Ann Arbor strengthens this region’s economy, but it also has connections to national efforts that support independent businesses. Paul Saginaw, co-founder of the Zingerman’s Co. businesses, is a long-time supporter ... Read more »
'Local currency' considered by Ann Arbor DDA to fuel local shopping
Posted: Oct 06, 2009The Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority is studying the possibility of creating a local currency to promote shopping at locally owned and operated businesses. DDA Executive Director Susan Pollay has authorized a $6,000 grant to ... Read more »
Support your local businesses
Posted: Jul 24, 2009I recently celebrated my one-year anniversary as the second Executive Director of Think Local First. It has been a whirlwind of a year. So many things are happening in the local movement right now. And ... Read more »
Ingrid Ault, local to the core
Posted: Jul 17, 2009I am local to the core. I was born in Ann Arbor, attended public schools here, and graduated from EMU, too. I love the community I work and play in. It is said the average ... Read more »
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