Category Archives: Events

Local First Arizona & Yelp’s Treasure Hunt of Local Love

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Erica

Looking for a fun way to explore Mill Avenue and get some last minute Valentine’s Day shopping done? Join Local First Arizona and Yelp Phoenix for a scavenger hunt through Tempe’s Mill Avenue district this Sunday, February 12th at 1:30 p.m. Continue reading →

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Local First Members host events for Arizona Beer Week

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Erica

Can you smell the hops? Arizona Beer Week is almost here! Get ready for a fantastic week filled with tons of events featuring local breweries from all over the state. Can’t decide which events to attend or what beers to drink? Here’s a list of Local First Arizona members that will be involved in the festivities. Click the link in each event or promotion to find out more information. Continue reading →

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Local First Arizona Year in Review 2011

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Russ

A Look Back at the Amazing Year 2011 Has Been We are excited to share with you all of the amazing growth that’s occurred over the past year within Local First Arizona and we want to thank you for your … Continue reading →

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Bisbee for NYE

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Russ

Looking for something to do for New Year’s Eve? Reserve a room in Bisbee before they fill up, it’s one of the top places to be to bring in 2012! Via Kathy Sowden: Join us in Historic Bisbee this New … Continue reading →

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Ring in the new year locally!

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Erica

It’s hard to believe, but 2011 is coming to a close!  Have you made plans yet to celebrate the beginning of 2012?  If you still haven’t figured out what to do on December 31, 2011, consider ringing in the new … Continue reading →

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Holiday events in Tucson

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Russ

There are some great events in Tucson this week with lots of chances to pick up local gifts and hang out with some great people! Buy Local Week started with a bang with many members reporting good traffic and strong … Continue reading →

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Give Local, Get Love

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Deanna

Yelp Tucson and Local First Arizona invite you and your friends to Give Local, Get Love: A Shop Local Soiree!–a benefit for Local First Arizona. This event falls smack dab in the middle of Buy Local Week, our annual push … Continue reading →

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Buy Local Week 2011 (Tucson)

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Russ

It’s that time of year again! A common sight on Black Friday is hordes of people lined up in front of chain stores with wallets open wide, looking for terrific deals. Put on your “local economist” glasses and you may … Continue reading →

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Tips for shifting your HOLIDAY spending and CONTEST!

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Erica

It’s still November, yet they’ve already begun playing holiday music on the radio! And we all know what that means… it’s that special time of year where we’re all frantically trying to make sure that we’ve checked off our neighbors, friends, family members, and loved ones off of our holiday shopping lists. Most of you are probably still putting your lists together, while some of you may have already kicked off your holiday shopping at Local First Arizona’s Certified Local Fall Festival this past Saturday! Regardless of where you stand with your holiday shopping, Local First Arizona wants to make it easy for you to support your local economy while you spread the holiday cheer. Continue reading →

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Buy Local Week (Phoenix)

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Russ

It’s that time of year again! A common sight on Black Friday is hordes of people lined up in front of chain stores with wallets open wide, looking for terrific deals. Put on your “local economist” glasses and you may … Continue reading →

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