Category Archives: Events
Certified Local Fall Festival is on the Move!
After seven amazing years at the Duck & Decanter’s Camelback location, Local First Arizona’s annual festival of all things local will move to Downtown Phoenix’s Portland Place, a mini-park located on Portland Street between Third and Central Avenues. Continue reading
Independents Week 2012: Advertising & Media Specials
Every year, Independents Week gives us all a chance to make waves with the public in spreading the message of supporting local businesses. Our Advertising and Media Partners have put together some significant advertising discounts to make it even more affordable to get your business into the mix! Many eyes and ears will be paying attention especially during the week of July 1 through July 7, this is pretty much a Buy Local week-long holiday. As a Local First Arizona member, you get access to these significant media discounts. Continue reading
Treat Your Mom to a Unique Local Business!
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 13. Have you made plans with your mom yet? Or have you run out of ideas? Fear not, because you can show her how much you care for her by treating her to a unique local business! By going to a local restaurant for brunch or buying a bouquet from a local flower shop, you’ll not only get better service and products, but also give your mom that special charm that comes along with patronizing a small, independent business. Continue reading
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Tagged 2012, brunch, dinner, gift ideas, mom, mother's day
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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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Experience Easter with Your Favorite Local Business
Have you been thinking about what to do for Easter brunch, dinner, and dessert, but haven’t had time to because of worrying about visiting relatives, entertaining the kids, or tidying the house? Don’t let meal planning bog you down–just head over to one of these great local eateries for a fantastic Easter meal (or dessert!). Continue reading
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Tagged brunch, candy, chocolate, cookies, dinner, easter, easter brunch, easter dinner, easter egg, egg, Greater Phoenix
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LFA Member Seminar not to miss – “Leveraging Your Localness” with Kimber Lanning
So, you’re a proud member of Local First Arizona, and you may be wondering to yourself, “How can I really get the most out of this membership?” You may have already attended a member mixer or two, you display your LFA window sticker in your storefront, and you already have your directory listing. What other options exist for you out there? Continue reading
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Tagged educational seminar, Kimber Lanning, leveraging your localness, members
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This Week’s Shift Recommendation: St. Patrick’s Day
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in true Irish fashion, while supporting your favorite local businesses! Check out our list of events being put on by LFA members. Continue reading
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Tagged 10% Shift, beer, green, holiday, shift arizona, shift recommendation, st. patrick's day
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Recap from Devoured Phoenix Culinary Classic
Attendees of Devoured Phoenix Culinary Classic – have you recovered yet from this weekend? It was two days packed with delicious food, flowing wine and beer, and countless happy stomachs. Continue reading
Posted in Events, Local First Movement
Tagged 2012, Devour Phoenix, Devoured, Devoured Culinary Classic, Devoured Phoenix, food, pictures
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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Locally!
March is here and that means St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner! Do you have your plans yet? If not, here are some suggestions for some great local events. Continue reading
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Tagged beer, events, Greater Phoenix, green, local st. patrick's day events, march 17, st. patrick's day
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Member Spotlight: Mindful Dental Care
Walking into Dr Kathrine Hammel’s office is entering a typical dental office complete with shiny instruments and high tech equipment. Dr Hammel, however, is anything but a typical modern dentist. She’s a young woman who runs her practice in a … Continue reading
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