FAQ
Why is it called FIRST & 42?
FIRST & 42 is more than a name—it represents where we are, what we stand for, and how we connect people and businesses across Southwest Michigan. Read more here.
When is FIRST & 42 published?
FIRST & 42 is emailed to our subscribers every other Monday morning around 9 a.m. If Monday happens to fall on a holiday, you’ll receive the newsletter on Tuesday morning instead.
Here’s a handy, dandy printable content calendar just in case your fridge is lonely.
Is it free to subscribe?
Absolutely! Who doesn’t love GOOD free stuff?!
How many subscribers does FIRST & 42 have?
We currently have nearly 4,000 subscribers, but we are growing steadily every week. Do you know someone who would like to receive good news from around the region every week? Feel free to forward our newsletter or send them the link to subscribe (hint hint).
Can I submit content to share?
Absolutely! If you would like to share specific company news, such as a business expansion, new product, or service offering, or a change in leadership, submit a story here. For a small fee (to keep the lights on), we’d be happy to share your news with our readers.
If you have some news that will benefit a wide audience, please send it to us. If we have room, we will publish it free of charge. While we can’t publish everything, we pinky promise we’ll do our best! Contact us here.