Local First Arizona is excited to announce the launch of The SHIFT Campaign!
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Press Conference: 10am
Launch Party: 5 – 7pm El Chorro Lodge 5550 East Lincoln Drive Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
We at Local First Arizona have been working on a new initiative called Shift Arizona. We want every single person to think about where their hard-earned dollars go when spent at locally-owned businesses and how much of an impact they make on our community. Even small changes (say, 10% of your spending) shifted to local businesses from national changes can effect HUGE positive changes in economy and lifestyle!
Join us when we formally announce this new initiative! The day begins with a press conference in the morning and the celebration continues later that day with a launch party in the Casa Paloma space at the historic El Chorro Lodge! We’ll have campaign materials and information about this important and timely movement. Enjoy complementary appetizers and soft drinks from El Chorro Lodge, along with a cash bar. Please come out to show your dedication to our community by sharing how you are going to Shift 10% of your spending to expedite our state’s economic recovery. Bring your company shirts and hats- let yourselves be seen!
Independents Week is a nationally-recognized event in support of local businesses everywhere! This year, 158 locally owned Arizona businesses have stepped up and offered the community 20% off. That’s pretty amazing, it’s no secret that the economy is currently in hangover status. But what we’ve come to realize is that these local businesses are the answer to many of our economic problems: if we support them instead of the national chains we keep tons more money in our community… three times as much, in fact.
So head on over to get your Golden Coupon on our website. Print out some coupons for yourself, friends & family, and get out there and support our local businesses and save some cash at the same time! If you have the free Local First Arizona iPhone app, you can also find the coupon there. If you want to find the businesses who are accepting the coupon in your neighborhood, you can enter your zip code on our Deals page. The 20% off coupon is only good this week, through July 4th.
Arizonans are increasingly passionate about supporting the local economy. We’ve decided to help out by highlighting some of our members who have online shopping carts (and some of their favorite affordable items!) so you can check out the wide range of products that Arizona has to offer! This list will be continuously updated, so bookmark and check back often.
Click on the images to go to the businesses website
EJConfections…The Best Truffle You’ll Ever Taste. Ranging from Simply Chocolate to an expanding repertoire of exotic flavors that take indulgence to an unsurpassed level. Shop Online Today!
Get the perfect engagement ring at Joseph Schubach Jewelers. Browse through hundreds of styles and thousands of diamonds in our online store. Also, check out the many diamond alternatives and custom jewelry options.
Cyclists, keep your tires inflated with this solid floor pump from Paragon Cycling!
Need a birthday gift for someone who has everything? Want to say congratulations in a unique way? Julia Baker Confections‘ boxed chocolates make the perfect gift for every person on your list. Even if that person is you.
Locally handmade soaps in tea tree-rosemary, lemongrass-ginger, sweet orange-clove, and eucalyptus-lime made with organic oils, 100% plant-based ingredients, and lots of love! $33 value just $30 for Strawberry Hedgehog’s best selling soaps.
Arizona Native ~ Arizona Company ~ Arizona Products since 2001! Click or call to send a delicious Arizona-made gift basket, like our Taste of Arizona Gift Basket (in a variety of sizes) – across town or across the continent!
Want to go green with your gift wrap and snail mail? Buy fun and stylish recycled/recyclable cards and wrapping paper from Ecosaurus. (Shown: Interactive Boxed Set)
Shop online at Dog-Eared Pages Used Books and pick-up your books at the store or we’ll ship them to you!
Kokopelli’s Kitchen is offering our Foods of the Southwest Gift Basket for $34.95 (regularly $39.95) – the basket contains Kokopelli’s Cook Book & four authentic southwest ingredients needed to prepare some of the recipes.
Enjoy a bag of Cinnamon Pecans, as well as a 12 ounce box of assorted chocolates from Cerreta’s Fine Chocolates, and four assorted Sprites brownies from Fairytale Brownies… all local favorites put together by Zonie Baskets! $30
Purchase a two-year subscription to Edible Phoenixmagazine ($56) and receive a free copy of the book Edible: A Celebration of Local Food
Get started brewing with the Tea Starter Kit ($24.99) from Souvia Tea!
Sphinx Ranch Gourmet Gift Market is offering their Nut Lovers Delight gift basket (roasted & salted Arizona Pistachios, Arizona Pecans, Cashews, Almonds, & Mixed Nuts) for $40 (regularly $48)
Clean floors using only water with the MicroFiber SmartMop bundle for only $33.99 from SwedeClean.com! Mention that you saw it through Local First Arizona and get the shipping refunded (Phoenix residents only)!
Find unique jewelry, chimes and gifts hand-crafted in Tucson by Kira Geddes
at CasaKira
Grab a 12 oz bag of Black Market Espresso from Arizona coffee roasters Cartel Coffee Lab!
“With caramel notes, milk chocolate, and grapefruit, you will not forget this coffee in a macchiato or true cappuccino!”
Total MissFIT was created to provide a single place to shop for the best female-specific outdoor recreation and fitness gear. MissFITs are into all sorts of activities so we sell everything from yoga gear and fitness/dance poles to skateboards, backpacks, sleeping bags, and tents. Get your gear here!
In addition to twisted wire bracelets and lampwork beads (see image), Twisted Sisters’ Designs also work in enamels, chainmaille, fused glass, painted silk scarves, resin, Precious Metal Clay, and soldered pieces, resulting in beautiful, one-of-a-kind necklaces, bracelets, earrings, beaded accessories, silk scarves, and rings.
Rub a Dub Baby Luv offers locally handmade skin care for baby and Mom! Our Baby Bubbles Shampoo and Body Wash uses the calming essential oils of lavender and chamomile to turn any bath into a relaxed bonding experience. This foaming gel is sulfate and paraben free, plus certified vegan too!
Why are Arizona Sun® Skin Care products so ideal? Because they were developed in Arizona, where we enjoy bright sunshine almost every day of the year– ideal conditions for skin care and tanning research.
Humble Seed specializes in premium garden seed kits that are packaged and themed for convenience and ease!
Enjoy a flavorful, healthful glass of fresh-brewed Passion Fruit Iced Tea anytime! Shop our site for flavorful blends of iced and hot teas blended right here in Arizona!
The Mother-Daughter team of GoodyTwos Toffee Company joyfully blends traditional small batch recipes with a fun twist! The perfect indulgence to satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth. Great for Thank you, Birthday, Holiday & Corporate Gifting
~ Lantana Ranch Organics – Organic & Natural Products for Everyday Living – where Earth touches Life~
10% of our profits go directly to fighting cancer locally through our support of the Arizona Cancer Center in Tucson
Welcome your new neighbors or guests (or just treat yourself!) with this
gorgeous fair trade, hand made shopping tote filled with the most amazing
products from local Arizona businesses, from Good Gifts Naturally!
Organic Harvest Hot Sauces, made in Arizona, are fiery and full of flavor. Try the gift set for only $9.99! Shop our site for thousands of organic and natural products shipped right to your door from shopOrganic.com.
Available from GoGo Natural, Fuzzi Bunz One-Size Pocket Diapers are the easy modern cloth diaper to save money & the environment from birth to potty training!
A two-time, international award winner… right in our own back yard! Now with true, all-natural shampoos that work! Two healthy formulas. $23.90. Combos and trials available, too, from NaturOli
You can pick up a 6 pack of logo pint glasses from Four Peaks Brewery, a true Arizona favorite! $30
For every 1 year subscription sold to Arizona Highways Magazine, $5 is donated to the Arizona State Parks Foundation!
A fragrant moisturizer and shower scrub in one! 3 jars of LaLicious Sugar Souffle Scrub Set for only $28 from Beauty at Skin Deep
Recreate Captain Kidd’s infamous pirate ship! Available from Hobby Action for only $25.99
100% Natural long lasting dog chew, no splinters! Wild deer shed their antlers once a year as part of a natural process, after which the deer re-grow another set. The antlers are cut to size, cleaned, and packaged. No plastic or chemicals, rich in calcium and phosphorus! $35.50 from Doggie Style
Pick up the latest book from your favorite author (ebooks also available!) from Changing Hands Bookstore
Shop CRIZMAC’s Art & Cultural Education catalog for beautiful works, including Mexican folk art!
Check out some of the employees’ favorite products from Frances Vintage!
On February 1st and 2nd of 2010, renowned New York economist Michael Shuman spoke to two full houses in Phoenix and Tucson about the importance of supporting local economies. This is the full recording of his talk in Tucson, recorded by Amanda Shauger of locally-owned radio station KXCI in Tucson.
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 door! Call them straight from the same site to place your reservations before using the map to find your way there.
Simply enter the URL into your mobile web browser to check it out! We’ll be adding many more to the list, so check back if you don’t find your favorites yet!
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 your holiday shopping we thank you for shopping local!Join Local First AZ members as we celebrate Buy Local Day in Tucson with specials and events at:
La Placita Village with Chris’ Cafe: 110 S. Church
From 9am to 4pm come enjoy our shops and restaurants as well as a Local Artisans Market, family friendly concert and Tarot Card readings. If you are really adventurous sign up to take the Ghost Tour with AZ Hauntings (from 6-8pm, reservations are required).
Black Friday on 4th Avenue: Join our 4th Avenue members all day longas they provide shoppers with live music, holiday discounts and, of course, unique gift ideas for anyone and everyone on your shopping list.
From 12pm to 5pm Maynard’s Market will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive. They will also be collecting canned food and the afternoon will be filled with family activities as well as great food and music!
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 locally-owned businesses running specials for you along with numerous block party events! Take advantage of the great deals offered below and much more of your money will stay in the Tucson community than if you spent it at a national chain. Now that’s smart shopping!
Unless otherwise stated, these offers are good from November 27 through December 4, 2009
$50 off Urban Athletics Boot Camp, good through December 20th. The coupon code for the discount is “buylocal”. Urban Athletics Boot Camp is a complete body workout designed for all fitness levels. In fact, our class burns of average of 700 calories in a single hour! Whether your goals are weight loss, fitness improvement, or you just want to try something new, our fun group fitness class will inspire and push you to reach your goals.
Henderson Handyman Services is offering $5.00 off their hourly rate for the first 3 hours or $50.00 off bid work with a donation of a canned good for the Community Food Bank. You can contact them at 745-2169
Antigone Books
Head into Antigone Books and just say “I’m shopping local!” and you’ll get 20% off any three items! Offer good 11/27 only.
TOQUE DE PASIÓN BOUTIQUE will offer 10% off any non-sale item from November 27 through December 4!
TOQUE DE PASIÓN BOUTIQUE
3000 E. Broadway Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85716
Phone: (520) 881-0411 www.toquedepasion.net
Just next door to Toque de Pasion, Bohemia is going to have a 20% off sale for Buy Local Day (good 11-27-09 only). Then stop back by the very next day (11-28) and check out their charity percentage day benefitting GLBT advocacy group Wingspan!
Dirty Dawgs will be offering $10 dog washes (reg. $15) during the Buy Local Week. We have everything needed to wash any dirty dog – all natural shampoos/conditioners, aprons, towels, ear cleaner, nail clippers, blowers/dryers. And no appointment is needed. Just bring in your dirty dawg!
Hours: Tues-Fri, 10-7…Sat 10-5…Sun 10-4
Dirty Dawgs
Where Dirty Dogs Come Clean
2510 N. Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
520.777.6045 www.dirtydawgs.biz
On Black Friday you can pick up a membership with Arts Marketplace for $100! This offer is good from November 27 – December 1 only!
www.SweetPSkinCare.com is offering a 30% discount on their entire stock of luxury skincare products! You may schedule appointments with Sweet P’s Studio (520-909-1192) or order online, just use the coupon code “Black Friday”. This offer is good through December 8.
Don’t miss these one day specials!
All Computer Games 20% off!
In Stock Computer Cases 15% off!
Clearance Items 25% off!
Offer good November 27 only!
*Receive 5% off science and history books.
*Receive 10% off all chapter books for school agers
and teen readers.
*Receive 15% off hardback books.
*Get special gift bags for mom or dad.
*Be sure to take a chance for the Christmas raf?e.
*All VHS tapes are $1.00, all DVD!s are half price.
A Children’s House of Books
2624 N. 1st Ave. Tucson
822-8211 bookmarm@cox.net
Hours: Mon-Fri 11:00-5:00
Sat. 10:00-2:00
(Lunch break 2:00-3:00 daily)
Lotus Massage & Wellness Center is offering a 20% discount on Gift Certificates. The certificates can be purchased in person or by phone.
Lotus Massage & Wellness Center
2850 E. Grant Rd. Tucson, Arizona www.lotustucson.com
(520) 326-7700
Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle’s Toys will be offering 10% off to anyone who mentions that they are “buying local” during the weekend of November 27-29th. We will also have free snacks in the store that weekend to re-energize our local shoppers!
Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle’s Toys
4811 E Grant Rd, Suite 151
Tucson, Arizona
(520) 326-0188 www.tiggytoysonline.com
Call Temco Air Environmental for your heating and cooling needs & save $40 off your first service visit! Must mention Local First AZ, offer valid November 27 – December 11, 2009.
Jobing.com is offering a single job posting on tucson.jobing.com and a 30 second professionally produced video highlighting your job! Job postings will remain on our website for 28 days. The video will feature one interview with the employee of your choice. The price for this package is $500. This represents a $200 savings over the regular rate. Please call 520-434-2000 or email doug.mayes@Jobing.com for more details.
Get 25 % off of our 2010 Rincon Valley Community Calendar featuring the winners of the Rincon Institute 2009 Community Photo Contest and 20% off of a Rincon Valley Farmers & Artisans Market reusable shopping bag at the at the Rincon Valley Farmers & Artisans Market Saturday November 28th in celebration of locals week. Visit our website at www.rvfm.org for directions and more information about the Market or call (520)591-BARN (2276).
Perri Jewelers
13 N. Stone Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85701
Downtown since 1945
A unique event celebrating the Free Tail Bat population in Tucson supported by several Local First Arizona businesses along North Campbell Avenue. Read about it in the Arizona Daily Star.
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Henderson Handyman Services is offering $5.00 off their hourly rate for the first 3 hours or $50.00 off bid work with a donation of a canned good for the Community Food Bank. You can contact them at 745-2169
TOQUE DE PASIÓN BOUTIQUE will offer 10% off any non-sale item from November 27 through December 4!
Just next door to Toque de Pasion, Bohemia is going to have a 20% off sale for Buy Local Day (good 11-27-09 only). Then stop back by the very next day (11-28) and check out their charity percentage day benefitting GLBT advocacy group Wingspan!
Lotus Massage & Wellness Center is offering a 20% discount on Gift Certificates. The certificates can be purchased in person or by phone.
Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle’s Toys will be offering 10% off to anyone who mentions that they are “buying local” during the weekend of November 27-29th. We will also have free snacks in the store that weekend to re-energize our local shoppers!
