On Thursday, October 18, 2018, Think Local First DC (TLFDC) is celebrating local independent businesses at the 2018 Local First Awards! TLFDC has chosen 41 local independent businesses, entrepreneurs, makers and artists who have helped to create dynamic neighborhoods and have made a positive impact in their communities. Seven winners will be presented with the coveted Local First Award in the following categories: Maker, Ripple Effect, High Road, Green Thumb, Builder, Pioneer, and Community Champion.
VIP Tickets will grant you an all-access pass to an exclusive reception with local DC eats and an open bar before the awards ceremony. After the ceremony, General Admission ticket owners will also be admitted, where both VIP and General Admission ticket holders will have access to an incredible DC after party, featuring artist installations, live performances, a makers market, local culinary pop-ups, and beverages from DC Brau and other local spots.
You don’t want to miss this award ceremony or post-awards party! Get your tickets here. Don't miss purchasing your tickets with a 25% discount code: FriendsOfTLF [good until Oct 16th] off General Admission or VIP Ticket. Feel free to share the code with a friend! For more information, go to: Think Local First DC
What: Local First Awards presented by Think Local First DC
When: Thursday, October 18, 2018 at 6:30PM EST
Where: The Showroom, 1099 14 th Street, NW Washington, DC 20005
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THE 2018 FINALISTS:
BUILDER - A local community developer, investor or lender investing in the community.
Diverse City Fund
Emory Fellowship – The Beacon Center
Industrial Bank
Menkiti Group
New Columbia Solar
PN Hoffman
COMMUNITY CHAMPION - A local business owner making a noticeable impact in the community.
Glen’s Market
Mess Hall
Nubian Hueman
One Love Massive
WACIF
Yes! Organic Market
DC MAKER - A manufacturing businesses or individual that designs or produces a product in the District that has an impact.
Dangerously Delicious Pies
DeNada Designs
Hunny Bunny Boutique
Kitcheko Goods
Peregrine Espresso
Right Proper Brewing Company
GREEN THUMB - A business or individual that reduces waste consumption, creates green products or provides environmentally friendly services.
Atlas Brew Works
Calabash Tea and Tonic
CleanChoice Energy
Roger Horowitz, Pleasant Pops
Tracye McQuirter, By Any Greens Necessary
Up Top Acres
HIGH ROAD - An employer that provides quality jobs in D.C.
A Few Cool Hardware Stores
Andy Shallal, Busboys and Poets
Clean Decisions
Miss Pixie’s
Tenleytown Trash
PIONEER - A business, entrepreneur or artist with a creative idea, product or solution.
Capital Fringe
Dreaming Out Loud
Foodhini
Kelly Towles and Pow! Wow!
Philippa Hughes, The Pink Line Project
Stacey Price and the Made in DC Market
RIPPLE EFFECT - A business that supports the local economy that buys supplies or services from other D.C. businesses.
Boundary Stone – Public House of Note
Capitol Hill Jazz Foundation
Cureate Connect
Spice Suite
Steadfast Supply
Washington Area Bicyclist Association
About Think Local First DC
Think Local First DC is a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to supporting local independent businesses and the city’s next generation of entrepreneurs who create dynamic neighborhoods, and make a positive impact in their communities.
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