Local First Arizona Pledge

11 Tips for Shopping Local

Thank you for taking the pledge to shop 100% locally from Sunday, July 1 through Saturday, July 7. With a little planning, you'll find simple, local solutions for your every day needs.

1. Plan your week: List all the things you do on a regular basis - lunch, groceries, etc. - and figure out a local alternative to the usual chain coffeehouse or mega-mart.

2. Check out our Golden Coupon participants and download your ticket to saving 20%:  Can these businesses help you hold up your end of the pledge this week?

3. Download our Small Wonders map for shopping and dining destinations in Central Phoenix, Tempe, Scottsdale and Glendale.

4. Visit a Farmer's Market to buy locally grown produce this week - or visit the Arizona Farm Bureau's www.fillyourplate.org website to find local farmers and ranchers.

5. Ask friends, family, colleagues for local recommendations.

6. 

   Look for the round, black and red Local First stickers in store windows to be sure!

7. Review our Top 10 Lists of Favorites from Arizona leaders for their recommendations.

8. Check the labels on the products you buy at local stores and see if these items are made or grown in Arizona to double your impact.

9. Always use the search directory at www.localfirstaz.com to look for products and services in a variety of categories and search by keyword, city or ZIP code.

10. Tell your friends and family that You're Going 100% Local and ask them to join you!

11. Download our free iPhone application to find local businesses in your area accepting the Golden Coupon.