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San Francisco Chronicle Recognizes Tucson as “Hip” City
Earlier this month, Arizona’s second largest city got written up by one of the hippest publications hailing from one of the hippest cities: The San Francisco Chronicle. And if they’re calling Tucson a hip place to be, the rest of the country better listen up! Continue reading
Next Tucson Entrepreneur Meet-Up
TweetSince Julie Rustad of Julie Originals and Deanna Chevas of Local First Arizona started asking business owners and entrepreneurs to meet up for a coffee break every few weeks, the interest has been high. This bi-monthly meet-up is meant to … Continue reading
Planning Your Summer Staycation: Volume 3, Tucson
Did you know that on average, Tucson is about 5 to 10 degrees cooler than Phoenix? That’s a huge difference in the summer time, every degree counts! Continue reading
Posted in Local First Movement, Staycation, Tucson & Southern Arizona
Tagged bed and breakfast, discounts, hacienda del sol guest ranch, planning your arizona staycation, southern arizona, Staycation, summer, the adobe rose inn, the inn at civano, the inns at el ranch merlita, Tucson & Southern Arizona
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Rockin’ Innovation, Local Picks
Tweetby Guest Blogger, Monica Surfaro Spigelman Time to geek out with tech picks that are both functional and fun. When you’re ready for your next “gotta have it” technology, here are several gadgets and services that Local First Arizona members … Continue reading
Posted in Businesses, Local First Movement, Tech, Tucson & Southern Arizona
Tagged gadgets, technology, Tucson & Southern Arizona
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Phoenix Business Journal names 8 Local First Arizona members for 40 Under 40 Awards
Every year, the Phoenix Business Journal puts together their 40 Under 40 list, a collection of Phoenix’s finest young business people and entrepreneurs who are involved in the community. We were excited to see quite a few Local First Arizona members make the list! Continue reading
Planning Your Arizona Staycation: Volume 2, Cottonwood
The Tavern Hotel in Old Town Cottonwood is now offering a two night Sip & Stay Package, perfect for wine lovers. Continue reading
Summer Kids Camps 2013: Tucson & Phoenix
Don’t let your kids get bored this summer, many of our local businesses are offering fun-filled and educational summer camps! Check out our round up of Local First Arizona members offering summer camps in Phoenix and Tucson this summer Continue reading
Posted in Events, Greater Phoenix, Local First Movement, Tucson & Southern Arizona
Tagged 2013, activities, Arizona, art, camps, children, kids, sports, summer, summer break, summer camp, theater, Theatre
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16 Ways To Entertain Your Kids This Summer
Keep your kids engaged in fun learning this summer! Many Local First Arizona members are offering ways to stay cool, learn some new things, and have fun during the summer break! Continue reading
Posted in Events, Greater Phoenix, Local First Movement, Tucson & Southern Arizona
Tagged 2013, activities, Arizona, art, entertainment, events, fun, Greater Phoenix, kids, reading, sports, summer, summer break, Tucson & Southern Arizona
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Planning Your Arizona Staycation: Volume 1, Scottsdale
TweetIn this series of posts, we’ll share some great deals and ideas for “staycationing” in Arizona! A staycation is where you take a vacation, but stay within your state’s borders. Arizona has so many great places to explore, and we’ll … Continue reading
Posted in Greater Phoenix, Staycation
Tagged cafe zuzu, deals, discounts, hotel, hotel valley ho, old town, planning your arizona staycation, pool, scottsdale, Staycation, vacation
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Tucson May Mixer Recap
TweetThe May Mixer at Pop-Cycle may have been a record-breaker! The boutique was jammed with business owners making connections and catching up. Cafe Passe supplied a lovely platter of snacks plus tea and sangria. Kimber Lanning and Deanna Chevas announced … Continue reading