2018 Good For Grand Rapids Award

March 8, 2018
Awards

Local First hosted its inaugural Good for Grand Rapids Awards ceremony in March 2018. Categories included: Good For The Environment, Good For The Community, Good For Governance, and Good For Employees. Local First has a passion for people living and working together in sustainable community.

As a branch under Good For Michigan, Local First is West Michigan’s leading resource for companies looking to make a positive impact in their community. Through Good For Michigan, Local First is equipping businesses with the tools they need to use their business as a force for good, and celebrating them for making a positive impact in the community.

W Talent Solutions took home the “Good For the Community” Award because giving back is a permanent part of our mission! Partnering with a diverse client base while helping give women and children access to the same services and resources that helped Ashley Ward thrive is our company’s foundation. WZZM13 News covered the event to display how each company is using their business model to create jobs, build stronger communities, and a healthier region.

By utilizing W Talent Solutions’s recruiting services you can make a difference. For every average candidate placement made at W Talent Solutions, four families can receive a week of shelter and escape domestic violence situations. Safe Haven relies on local individuals and businesses to support their services.

Read more about other Local First Finalist & Winners and find additional coverage from the GRBJ here!

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