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Think Local First

Hired to Fight the “Good” Fight for Local Businesses in Washtenaw County

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Jan 15, 2015 0

by P.D. Lesko CHRIS GOOD IS a former People’s Food Co-op staff member. He also served as the President of the Co-op’s Board of Directors. In 2013, he brought together 50 businesses and musicians for the “Buy Local” music video project.…

Interviews

Interview: Ingrid Ault Talks About Why You Should “Think Local First”

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Dec 10, 2013 0

1. Talk a little about Think Local First and how the organization has grown since its inception. In 2003 our founder Lisa Dugdale gathered the original 25 businesses that started Think Local First of Washtenaw County. In the past ten…

The “Sustainable” Mantra — Organic, Local, and Slow — Won’t Save the World’s Hungry Millions

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Apr 13, 2012 4

by Robert Paarlberg From Whole Foods recyclable cloth bags to Michelle Obama's organic White House garden, modern eco-foodies are full of good intentions. We want to save the planet. Help local farmers. Fight climate change — and childhood…

City Managers Push Service Cuts While Spending Over $1.1 Million On Cell Phones & Texting

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Jun 20, 2011 16

A2P Notes: This is filed under "Scoops & Scores" because you read it first here. In response to multiple FOIAs, information released by city officials shows that perks including monthly car allowances, city-provided cars, mileage…

WHISPER: Think Local First Executive Director Enters Third Ward Council Race

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team May 3, 2011 5

A2Politico Notes: This is filed under "Scoops & Scores" because you read it here first! There are now two challengers running to unseat Third Ward Council member Stephen Kunselman. The first to throw a hat into the ring was Marwan…