Congratulations to our Local First member, Verhey Carpets, for hitting 75 years! 🎉 "Running a floor covering business for 75 years in and of itself is considered an amazing feat by many observers. But doing it at a very high level over the course of seven-plus decades is even more impressive. That’s the rarified air that Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Verhey Carpets occupies as it marks this history-making milestone." Check out the full article here: https://loom.ly/l2M0w1s As a reminder, "according to the SBA, for every $100 spent at a local business, roughly $68 stays within the local economy. Small business owners live and work in their communities, hire locally, pay local taxes, and produce unique products and services. All of this contributes to a more robust, vibrant community." (MSUFCU Pillar) Learn more here: https://loom.ly/kpGkWtI (fb)

Join us for the SoDIV Spring Cleaning Shop-Hop just in time to enjoy the warm weather! Date: Saturday, May 17th, 2025 Time: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM Location: Along South Division, Grand Rapids ✨ Second Vibess is kicking things off early with an exclusive Fill-a-Bag Sale starting at 11:00 AM don’t miss it! (More details to come soon)! Explore 9 amazing local businesses along South Division, each offering a unique spring cleaning–themed sale or in-store activity. Stop by & visit our members: ✨ OTONO (just opened up a unique vintage and cafe shop!) ✨ Cocoon Art Space (fb)