Author Archives: Erica
Kimber Lanning discusses the “Amazon Effect” in DPJ Op Ed
This week, Local First Arizona Executive Director Kimber Lanning published an op ed in the Downtown Phoenix Journal concerning e-fairness, the “Amazon Effect,” and Senate Bill 1338, which is currently moving through the Arizona State Senate. In case you missed it, here’s what Kimber had to say. Continue reading
Posted in In The News
Tagged amazon, amazon effect, e-fairness, Kimber Lanning, sales tax, SB1338, taxes
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Arizona Cocktail Week is coming!
Did you know that Arizona Cocktail Week coincides with Arizona Beer Week? That’s right, from February 19-25, you can sample the finest Arizona ales AND enjoy a scrumptious cocktail! And, of course, Local First Arizona members are participating to show off their special cocktail concoctions. Check out this list for great events, and enjoy the party! Continue reading
This Week’s Shift Recommendation: Wedding Planning
Every week, we make a suggestion for how you can easily shift the way you shop and support local businesses! Here is this week’s SHIFT recommendation: Tying the knot with the one you love? Book a locally-owned wedding venue, get your … Continue reading
Posted in 10% Shift
Tagged 10% Shift, caterer, entertainment, flowers, getting married, invitations, music, photographer, shift recommendation, venue, wedding, wedding dress, wedding planning
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Happy 100th Birthday, Arizona!
February 14, 2012, marks Arizona’s 100th birthday as the 48th state of the United States. On this day, we hope you take a moment to reflect on Arizona’s extensive history, and think about what you can do to continue our state’s legacy. One easy action you can take is to support and advocate for the unique local businesses that make Arizona a great place to call home. Continue reading
Posted in Arizona, Contest
Tagged 100th birthday, Arizona, arizona's birthday, centennial, centennial trivia, legacy
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Going Loco Trying to Find This Local!
This month, we look into the unmentionables… underwear and undergarments! As a local blogger points out, underwear can be hard to come by without going to the big-box stores. However, we did some investigating to find local retailers all over the state that sell underwear of all types for men, women, children, and infants! Continue reading
Posted in 10% Shift, Businesses, Local First Movement
Tagged going loco, hard to find, undergarments, underwear
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The Best Local Brunch Spots
Have you ever rolled out of bed on a Sunday morning craving scrambled eggs and bacon, but look at the clock to see that it’s already 11am? Have no fear! You can still have your eggs and eat them too, … Continue reading
Posted in Local First Movement, local food
Tagged arizona brunch, bacon, brunch, eggs, local brunch, mimosas, phoenix brunch, sunday brunch
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This Week’s Shift Recommendation: Valentine’s Day
Shift your spending to local businesses this Valentine’s Day! Check out these fantastic restaurants for a romantic dinner, pick up truly unique sweets at a local candy store, get the freshest flowers from your local florist, pick up something shiny from a local jeweler, or enjoy a night out on the town at a local theatre or music venue. You can even find an “outfit” for the evening at a locally owned lingerie shop! Continue reading
Posted in 10% Shift
Tagged 10% Shift, candy, chocolates, florist, jewelry, lingerie, restaurants, romantic, shift arizona, shift recommendation, valentine's day
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EGG-travagant Endeavours
Eggs have recently become a household staple in our home, especially since eggs-over-easy, fried eggs, scrambled eggs, and frittatas are our youngest daughter’s favorite dishes. We’ve also had to take extreme measures since experiencing the difference between local farm-fresh eggs and store bought organic ones. Continue reading
Posted in Businesses, local food
Tagged eggs, farm-fresh eggs, henderson family farm, member spotlight, organic, roadrunner farmer's market
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