What is Local First Chicago?
Local First Chicago is a network of locally owned, independent businesses and community organizations joined together to keep money and character in our neighborhoods and build a thriving local living economy. LFC is a chapter of the Business Alliance for Local, Living Economies (BALLE). Find more information about BALLE at www.livingeconomies.org. Read more about Local First Chicago.
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Job Opening--Executive Director
Submit your application today via email at mia@localfirstchicago.org. See the full job description here.
Questions? Contact Mia at 773.988.2006.
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We've got a lot planned for 2008...
Don't miss out! Paid members will be featured during Green Festival in May, the Independents Week Campaign in July, and much, much more! Renew online today or pay by check.
Member Spotlight
Piece Brewery and Pizzeria
What: Piece unites classic New Haven-style thin crust pizza with award-winning microbrews in a spacious loft setting. Sports fans can catch events on a series of eleven 42'' plasma TVs that span the length of the bar.
Where: Located in Wicker Park Bucktown
1927 W North Ave
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To get in touch with Mia and Local First Chicago call 773.988.2006 or send an email to mia@localfirstchicago.org.