Experience the perfect blend of history and nightlife at @thecenturyroom 🎷 Supported by long time @localfirstaz Coalition Members, @hotelcongress, the Century Room is a premiere jazz club and mezcal lounge! Make sure to add this gem to your Tucson must-visit list🔥 #CenturyRoom #Tucson #LocalBusiness #SupportLocal
Local First Arizona
Civic and Social Organizations
We are here to strengthen local economies, while championing diversity and inclusion. #LocalFirstAZ
About us
Founded in 2003 by Executive Director Kimber Lanning, Local First Arizona (LFA) is a community and economic development organization working to strengthen local economies. LFA educates consumers about the interconnectedness of the economy, trains small businesses to be more effective and more competitive, helps larger Arizona businesses and institutions tell their story as champions of Arizona, and creates programs and events that make it fun and easy to discover local businesses and buy local. Visit www.localfirstaz.com for more information and a directory of more than 3,000 locally owned businesses. Join our group of locally-owned and diverse businesses of all industries that share one thing in common: the desire to create a prosperous and thriving economy. Together, we’re going to tell your story as an Arizona homegrown company so that we can connect those businesses and individuals to your brand. When you win, we all win. We're here for you! Join today: http://localfirstaz.com/join/index.php
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http://www.localfirstaz.com
External link for Local First Arizona
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- Civic and Social Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Phoenix
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2003
- Specialties
- Shopping locally, Networking, Economic Development, Community Development, Advocacy, Business Development, Arizona's Economy, Economy, and Marketing
Locations
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407 E Roosevelt St
Phoenix, 85004, US
Employees at Local First Arizona
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Crystal Houston
Media Startup Co-founder | Professor & Keynote Speaker | Building Equity & Capacity for Underestimated Entrepreneurs
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Kat Meyer
Digital Marketing Manager at Local First Arizona
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Patty Emmert
Director of Resilient Food Systems, Local First Arizona
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Enrique Hank Feldman
Public Speaker, Brain/Mental Fitness, Sustainability, & Executive Coach, Innovation Consultant
Updates
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August is National Black Business Month and here at Local First Arizona, we recognize the importance of leveling the playing field for all businesses! Our We Rise business accelerator offers Black-owned businesses more than information and resources, it provides a community of like-minded individuals with whom participants can connect to grow their network❤️ Know a black business owner who's time is NOW? Tag them in the comments below or send them to learn more about the We Rise program using the link below: https://lnkd.in/gZAKHDc #nationalblackbusinessmonth #blackbusiness #local #arizona
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Reducing stress & friction for small business & nonprofit leaders, so they can sleep at night 😇
Wow—a powerful reminder for sure! Thanks #LocalFirstArizona Jessica Barfield Nick Rosul-Spinelli Alyssa P.
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Join Local First Arizona for a night of celebrating local businesses in Avondale. Enjoy the view of the Estrella Mountains and sample the delicious treats of Coldwater Coffeehouse and Bakery! We hope to see you there!
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Take a look at "WHY we all need to localize our diet, invest in small and beginning farms, and prioritize desert adapted foods and regenerative ag practices"🌱
I find that of all the complex work we do at Local First Arizona, the area that causes the most confusion is our food and agriculture work. Let me share some numbers that may help explain WHY we all need to localize our diet, invest in small and beginning farms, and prioritize desert adapted foods and regenerative ag practices. Our food supply has been corporatized and that makes ALL of us vulnerable to supply chain issues, food borne diseases, and food insecurity. From a national security angle, we are truly insane if we look the other way and allow ourselves to fall victim to these kinds of monopolistic mergers which will only make food less affordable. Speak out against the Kroger/Albertsons merger. If it’s approved, Kroger and Walmart will control 37% of ALL grocery sales in the US. That is terrifying. Info: https://lnkd.in/gzNVRDMi #eatlocalfood #climatesmartcrops #desertadapted #foodsecurity #wearelocalfirst USDA - Southwest Regional Food Business Center
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Dynamic Servant Leader for Corporate Clients | Inspiring Motivational Speaker & Author | Igniting Hope with Transformative Words | Passionate about Empowering Lives
It can be scary to leap from a moving object. That’s why I jumped from a solid platform instead. I fell and tumbled a few times, but the “win” has always been in “getting up!” Celebrating 3 Incredible Years as a graduate of Local First Arizona “We Rise Black Business Accelerator”(Cohort 1). As an inquisitive, talkative, brown girl from Sarasota, Florida - I knew very little about starting my own business, until Local First. Through their program and mentorship, I have: •Legally Structured and Registered my business •Published my 1st book •Increased my company profitability •Negotiated favorable contracts •Published my own website •Boosted productivity by 25% And, I’m just getting started. #Resilience #WeRise
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Local First Arizona reposted this
In the latest Arizona Good Business episode, Thomas Barr explores Arizona’s craft beer scene with Cale Aylsworth with OHSO Brewery + Distillery, Andrew Bauman from the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild, and Brad Miles from Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co. Despite being 43rd nationally in breweries per capita, Arizona’s craft beer industry is booming. Six new breweries just opened in the last 3 months, and Arizona now represents 100+ local breweries. This episode highlights the challenges breweries face, and how the brewery community comes together and relies on each other for the industry’s success. The guests predict a mix of predictions for the industry's future and discuss the opportunity to learn from national trends. Curious to learn more? Click here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gzg2u9Cg Thank you, Local First Arizona for sponsoring this show! #brewerylife #drinklocal #craftbeercommunity
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Mark your calendars for September 18th! We’re excited to invite you to an awesome evening hosted by Local First Arizona at the Phoenix Art Museum. As the heartbeat of our state's economy, our local businesses deserve a celebration for their unwavering commitment to making Arizona thrive❤️
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Local First Arizona’s monthly business mixers CONTINUE in Tucson for 2024! This event will kick off Business Coalition member appreciation month for us as well as celebrate brand-new ownership at Proper Shops. Come join for something both old and new! 🏢 “Located in the heart of downtown Tucson, Proper Shops is a collective of local merchants and artists featuring their best products inside our social lounge atmosphere.” Many of these merchants and tenants are also Local First members! 🍕 Jaime’s Pizza Kitchen will be staffing the bar at Proper Shops with FREE pizza samplers available. Jaime’s full menu will be available for order from the bar or from their dining room next door.
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🚨The 2024 Arizona Fall Fest Vendor Applications are now open🚨 Local First Arizona's Arizona Fall Fest is the largest certified local event that brings people and local businesses together from all over the state. Last year's 200+ participating vendors had the opportunity to showcase their brands, products and services to more than 20,000 attendees and we have every reason to believe this year will be even bigger! 📆 Saturday, November 9 ⏰ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 📍 Margaret T. Hance Park Apply now to be a Fall Fest 2024 Vendor ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/g84vedAf
Arizona Fall Festival — Local First Arizona
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