Category Archives: Tucson

Indie Week Phoenix Spotlight

Happy First Friday and the start of a three day holiday weekend!  Independents Week has been a blast so far and we’re excited to carry it into the weekend.  Remember that you can spend your Golden Coupons at 200 locally owned businesses up … Continue reading

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Indie Week Tempe Spotlight

It’s day four of Independents Week - how many Golden Coupons have you used?  If your goal is to visit all 200 locally owned businesses that are accepting the Coupon, we’ve calculated that you need to visit 25 businesses per day.  Completely do-able, especially since some … Continue reading

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Indie Week Scottsdale Spotlight

Independents Week is rolling on!  Don’t worry if you’ve used all your Golden Coupons – you can print more for free!  Almost 200 locally owned businesses are accepting the Golden Coupon, good for 20% off goods & services.  Don’t forget to enter our drawing to win a … Continue reading

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Indie Week West Valley Spotlight

It’s day two of Independents Week - let the shopping continue!  Over 190 locally owned businesses are accepting the Golden Coupon which is good for a 20% discount off their goods or services (some restrictions apply).  And remember to keep track of the places you … Continue reading

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Enter to win in our staycation giveaway!

Thanks to the amazing businesses in Verde Valley, we have a fantastic staycation package that will be awarded to one lucky person!  The package includes a one night stay at Cottonwood’s Annabel Inn, lunch for two at Crema Café , a tasting at … Continue reading

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Buy Local and WIN!

The holidays – the time of year when the calendar moves too quickly, we’re a little more exhausted than usual and our wallets are slightly emptier.  It’s also a time to be thankful of the unique communities throughout our state … Continue reading

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Buy Local Week: Tucson

Black Friday: when regular folks become cattle, trampling each other for the newest, best marketed,  glowing object at their nearest warehouse of cheap-goods-made-elsewhere. We at Local First Arizona ask: is it worth it? Let me suggest an alternative: unique gifts … Continue reading

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Tucson Black Friday Special at Antigone Books!

Antigone Books is offering a 20% discount on up to three items all day! Friday, November 26, 10 am–9 pm Antigone Books 411 N 4th Avenue Tucson, AZ 85705 (520) 792-3715 Fourth Avenue Merchants Association will also have a Buy … Continue reading

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Tucson Buy Local Week Special: Hot Air Balloon Ride

Go buoyant with a breathtaking hot air balloon ride! Buy a gift certificate for 30% off the face value during Buy Local Week (11/26-12/5) — to be used by January 30, 2011. A $229 value for only $160! Call 520-235-5355 … Continue reading

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Buy Local Week Deals and Specials

Black Friday is the biggest shopping day of the year. It’s the day retailers hope to overcome any red ink on their balance sheets. Along with BALLE and local business coalitions country-wide we have renamed that day Buy Local Day. … Continue reading

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