People First Economy
A non-profit organization building a Michigan economy that puts People First.
Donate | People First Economy
Donate | People First Economy
Your Donation Matters No matter the amount, your financial support goes towards ensuring companies have access to resources that help them stay open, create better jobs, and fight for climate […]
The People First Economy Channel
The People First Economy Channel
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Programs
Why Support Local Business | People First Economy
Why Support Local Business | People First Economy
Support LocaL Business Local Business Supports Local People Every dollar you spend is a vote for the type of world you want. When you support a locally-owned business, 68% of […]
Celebrating Businesses | People First Economy
Celebrating Businesses | People First Economy
How We Measure Good | People First Economy
How We Measure Good | People First Economy
How We Measure Good The Good For Michigan program offers two technical assistance on two benchmarking tools that aid businesses on their sustainability journey: the B Impact Assessment and the […]
People First Policy | People First Economy
People First Policy | People First Economy
A People First Economy Requires Systems Change People First Policy empowers business leaders to engage civically and advocate for transformative change. Striving for a People First Economy means going beyond […]
Resources
Capital Readiness Initiative | People First Economy
Capital Readiness Initiative | People First Economy
PFE + DCWF + C2BE + MICEO Capital Readiness Initiative People First Economy, Detroit Community Wealth Fund, Center for Community-Based Enterprise, and Michigan Center for Employee Ownership have partnered to […]
PFE Podcast 🎧
PFE Podcast 🎧
The PFE Podcast is here to bring you insight into how we, our businesses, and our partners are all working towards building and participating in a People First Economy! You’ll hear stories, ideas, tools, campaigns, and whatnot that align with our efforts to build this new economy! People First Economy is an economic development nonprofit, based in Grand Rapids Michigan, leading the development of an economy grounded in local ownership that meets the basic needs of people, builds local wealth and social capital, functions in harmony with our ecosystem, and encourages joyful community.
Stories | People First Economy
Stories | People First Economy
PFE Blog
How To Build a People First Economy
How To Build a People First Economy
How a Four-Day Workweek Can Empower Authentic Living and Gender-Affirming Care
How a Four-Day Workweek Can Empower Authentic Living and Gender-Affirming Care
For queer and gender non-conforming people, the four-day workweek can be a form of gender-affirming care.
Events
Good For Michigan Support Hour March Meeting Registration - Zoom
Good For Michigan Support Hour March Meeting Registration - Zoom
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Good For Michigan Support Hour. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Cohort Informational Session
Cohort Informational Session
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Good For Michigan: Cohort Information Session. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Cohort Signup Form
Cohort Signup Form
Donate | People First Economy
Donate | People First Economy
Your Donation Matters No matter the amount, your financial support goes towards ensuring companies have access to resources that help them stay open, create better jobs, and fight for climate […]
Use the Directory | Local First
Use the Directory | Local First
Business Directory Discover and support local businesses Community Favorites Not sure what you’re looking for? Here are some curated lists of impactful local businesses! B Corps Good For Michigan GFM […]
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