About Think Local First
Our mission is to support and cultivate locally-owned, independent businesses in Washtenaw County, Michigan that are committed to making our community a healthier and more vibrant place to live.
Think Local First provides resource sharing and community building opportunities for
locally-owned independent businesses as well as raising community awareness
and developing strategies for supporting these businesses.
We work in the following program areas:
Think Local First's Board of Directors oversees the direction of the Executive Director, Ingrid Ault. There are twelve members that represent a mix of our community. They serve two year terms and are invaluable to the growth and development of Think Local First.
OFFICERS: (Term runs through June 30th, 2012)
President: Mike Horning, Director of Sales at 20/20 Communications
Vice President: Arika Lycan, Outreach and Volunteerism Manager of Growing Hope
Secretary: Kyle Morris, Account Executive at Kleinschmidt Insurance
Treasurer: Jill Ault, individual member
MEMBERS AT LARGE:
Bob Dascola: owner of Dascola Barbers
Lisa Dugdale: founder of TLF and Individual Supporter
Steven Everson: Principal at Weidmayer, Schneider & Raham PC
Jean Henry: Special Agent for Sustainability Initiatives at Zingerman's
Kate MacEwen: Director of Business Development and Marketing at Community Alliance
Interested in learning what we are working on right now? Here are links to recent e-newsletters that will give you a good idea of the projects we are doing and participating in:
January 2012
Special Holiday Party Invitation
December 2011
Special November notice
October 2011
September 2011
July 2011
June 2011
May 2011
April 2011
March 2011
February 2011
January 2011
December 2010
November 2010
October 2010
We work in the following program areas:
- Support of Locally-Owned Independent Business: We support the growth and development of local living economy businesses by creating opportunities for business leaders to network and share best practices of sustainable local business.
- Community Education: We encourage local and sustainable purchasing by county residents and businesses and educate the community about local living economies through our resource guide, website, newsletter, events, and through public speaking engagements.
Our Board of Directors
Think Local First's Board of Directors oversees the direction of the Executive Director, Ingrid Ault. There are twelve members that represent a mix of our community. They serve two year terms and are invaluable to the growth and development of Think Local First.
OFFICERS: (Term runs through June 30th, 2012)
President: Mike Horning, Director of Sales at 20/20 Communications
Vice President: Arika Lycan, Outreach and Volunteerism Manager of Growing Hope
Secretary: Kyle Morris, Account Executive at Kleinschmidt Insurance
Treasurer: Jill Ault, individual member
MEMBERS AT LARGE:
Bob Dascola: owner of Dascola Barbers
Lisa Dugdale: founder of TLF and Individual Supporter
Steven Everson: Principal at Weidmayer, Schneider & Raham PC
Jean Henry: Special Agent for Sustainability Initiatives at Zingerman's
Kate MacEwen: Director of Business Development and Marketing at Community Alliance
Interested in learning what we are working on right now? Here are links to recent e-newsletters that will give you a good idea of the projects we are doing and participating in:
January 2012
Special Holiday Party Invitation
December 2011
Special November notice
October 2011
September 2011
July 2011
June 2011
May 2011
April 2011
March 2011
February 2011
January 2011
December 2010
November 2010
October 2010
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