LOCAL FIRST

"It is the mission of Local First to promote inclusion and equity for all people throughout our organization, membership, vendors and partners.  We are equally committed to leading efforts to produce an equitable local economy.   Progress Strategies+ provided us with the expertise and tools to accomplish this.  We are continuing to be well-served by Progress Strategies+ equipping us in cultural competency, inclusion and equity standards and policies that are strengthening our workplace inclusion, efforts to advance economic equity, membership recruitment, community partnerships and strategies to connect with---and serve---culturally and ethnically diverse communities."

Elissa Hillary, Executive Director