Past Events
Local First Market
Visit the Local First Market at the Shay located at the corner of 8th and Florida Avenue, NW!
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Unplugged Series: The Makers Talk
Think Local First DC invites our DC artists and creatives to converse and build with Local First Award Maker Winner, Bailiwick Clothing, alongside Maker Finalists to share best practices and stories of successes hard fought and won, along with light fare and libations.
Thursday, May 3rd from 630pm to 830pm at The Shay
Learn moreWard 1 City Council Candidate Forum
Think Local First DC, District Bridges, the Adams Morgan BID invite you to participate in a Ward 1 City Council Candidate Forum focused on DC local business policy.
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Think Local First DC Summer Mixer
Think Local First DC brought the community together for a summer mixer at Ben’s Upstairs, a local business on the H St. corridor. Business owners, entrepreneurs, artists, nonprofit leaders, and policymakers mixed and mingled on the rooftop during a beautiful summer evening. Business connections were made, ideas were shared, and a positive vision was put forth for D.C.
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Building Effective Teams For Social Impact | Think Local First DC Webinar
Whether seeking to grow a business or build a local, sustainable economy, success depends on the ability of people to work well together. Attendees joined Think Local First DC and Shifting Patterns to equip themselves with the tools to build effective teams and overcome common obstacles to teamwork.
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