Monthly Archives: November 2009

What local businesses offer that corporations can’t

Posted on November 24, 2009 by Russ

Take a couple of minutes to watch this CNN piece on what locally-owned businesses chains offer that megagiantretailclone stores can’t! Remember to shop locally this holiday season for the truly unique gifts! Not to mention you’ll be doing your local … Continue reading →

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Local First restaurant menus go mobile!

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Russ

Local First Arizona has recently been working with developers moBistro to bring the Valley’s favorite restaurants to the mobile platform. Now you’ll be able to peruse menus, view photos, and read about the chef before you even step through the … Continue reading →

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2nd Annual PHX Independents Bowl!

Posted on November 19, 2009 by Russ

Join us this Saturday for the 2nd Annual Independents Bowl! This awesome event has been put together by Psyko Steve to bring together all sorts of independent minds to battle it out 10 pins at a time, all for the … Continue reading →

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Tucson Buy Local Day events!

Posted on November 19, 2009 by Russ

Why buy local? Because for each dollar you spend at a local business 45 cents stays in the community; whereas, only 13 cents of your dollar remains when that dollar is spent at a chain. This year as you do … Continue reading →

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Buy Local Week in the Valley!

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Russ

Join Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon and Congressman Harry Mitchell on Friday November 27 at 10:30am to launch Buy Local Week! The launch event will take place at Bashas’ in Ahwatukee – the only shared district of both Mayor Gordon and … Continue reading →

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The 10% Shift

Posted on November 16, 2009 by Russ

A recent piece in the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce Impact Magazine highlights some of the key points of the upcoming 10% Shift campaign.  Stay tuned for more details! Shifting Sands The Local First Arizona Foundation (LFAF) hopes to shift … Continue reading →

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Tucson’s Buy Local Day 2009

Posted on November 4, 2009 by Russ

November 27 of this year (the day after Thanksgiving, also known as Black Friday) is a great chance to start your holiday shopping with local businesses!  This year’s Buy Local Day in Tucson is bigger than ever, with your favorite … Continue reading →

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Local First AZ on AZFamily’s 3TV

Posted on November 2, 2009 by Russ

Our very own Helene Tack representing Local First Arizona gives some reasons to shop locally!  She also shows off some goods from a few of the vendors that will be at our Fall Festival.

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