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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:
  • 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 directory, website, newsletter, and events, and through public speaking engagements.
To find out more about our principles, click here, or click here to learn about our vision for Think Local First and our community in 2012.

Our Board of Directors


Think Local First's Board of Directors oversees the direction of the Executive Director, Ingrid Ault. There are ten 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. 

President: Richard Bellas, owner of Van Boven Shoes

Vice President: Robert Dascola, owner of Dascola Barbers

Treasurer: Randy Holtzman, Owner & President of Insight Financial Group

Secretary: Britt Goetz, Vice President of Goetzcraft Printers

Steve Bean: member at large, Berg & Associates, Inc.

Lisa Dugdale: member at large, founder and individual supporter

Cynthia Edwards: member at large, individual supporter

Andy George: member at large, Resources Global Professionals

Paul M. Hickman: member at large, owner of Paul M. Hickman, Inc.

Karl Pohrt: member at large, owner Shaman Drum




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