Author Archives: Erica
Members Mixer Recap: Cactus Flower Glendale
Our April mixer helped kick off Spring amongst the beautiful floral arrangements at Cactus Flower Glendale. Though we met at their West side location for this month’s meeting, we learned that Cactus Flower has six different locations, all over the Valley! Continue reading
Posted in Events, Greater Phoenix
Tagged cactus flower, Local First Arizona, member mixer, mixer, networking
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Going Loco Trying To Find This Local: Everything For Your Eyes
Are you on your last pair of contacts? Did you just accidentally step on your glasses? Or are you looking for a new set of shades to protect your eyes from the bright Arizona sun? Before you make plans to get your eyes examined or head to the big-box sunglasses store, check out these local options for everything you need for your eyes: Continue reading
Posted in Local First Movement
Tagged contacts, eye care, eyecare, eyes, glasses, going loco, optical, optician, sunglasses
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This Week’s Shift Recommendation: Going Green
Earth Day is Sunday, April 22nd. This is the perfect chance to visit the many LFA members who have green and eco-friendly businesses. If you are looking for a way to celebrate Earth Day, check out what some of our members are doing here. Thanks to our members who go green! Continue reading
Posted in 10% Shift
Tagged 10% Shift, earth day, eco-friendly, green, shift arizona, shift recommendation, weekly shift recommendation
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Earth Day 2012 – Celebrate Your Planet!
Hopefully this wonderful Spring weather inspires you to enjoy the outdoors, and appreciate our Earth and everything it offers us. If you’re seeking to celebrate our planet (or want to learn about ways to protect it), check out this list … Continue reading
Posted in Local First Movement
Tagged 2012, earth day, eco-friendly, Greater Phoenix, green, organic, sustainability, sustainable, Tucson
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The 5th Annual Record Store Day is April 21!
Musicians, groupies, lovers of vinyl, and all music enthusiasts: the 5th Annual Record Store Day is fast approaching! Record Store Day was established to celebrate “the unique culture surrounding over 700 independently owned record stores in the USA, and hundreds of similar stores internationally.” Continue reading
Posted in Local First Movement
Tagged 2012, cd, indie, indie music, music, record, record store day, vinyl
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This Week’s Shift Recommendation: Security
Go local when you choose a Security Service to protect your home and business. Continue reading
Posted in 10% Shift
Tagged 10% Shift, business, home, protect, security, security service, shift arizona, shift recommendation
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Kimber Lanning: Collaboration is key to small business success
Local First Arizona Executive Director Kimber Lanning travels all over the state to talk to community leaders, business owners, and residents about the “buy local” movement. Recently, she was in Payson speaking to a group for the Business Buzz luncheon, sharing her story as a small-business owner and discussing the topic of collaboration. Continue reading
Posted in Arizona, In The News
Tagged business buzz luncheon, collaboration, Kimber Lanning, payson, payson roundup, regionalism, weekendzona
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The Pink Slime Controversy
Have you been following the “pink slime” controversy? It’s been all over the news recently. The mass concern for pink slime, known in the industry as “lean, finely textured beef,” was sparked by an online petition to the USDA seeking to eliminate the product from school lunches. Continue reading
Posted in local food
Tagged beef, butcher, chicken, CSA, farmers market, local meat, meat, pink slime, ranch
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This Week’s Shift Recommendation: Easter Sunday
Easter weekend is almost here! Check out our list of what Local First members are doing to celebrate Easter, including a list of restaurants serving brunch on Sunday. Continue reading
Posted in 10% Shift
Tagged 10% Shift, brunch, easter, shift arizona, shift recommendation, shift the way you shop, sunday
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All Aboard the Party Bus
Are you known for being a bit unpredictable? Then consider traveling around Phoenix in a double decker bus thanks to the Real London Bus Company. Continue reading
Posted in Local First Movement
Tagged bus, double decker, event, london, member spotlight, party, party bus, real london bus company
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