Category Archives: Financial

Fuerza Local Presenta: Programa Acelerador de Negocios 2013-2014

Tweet6 Meses, 12 Clases, $2,000 para Invertir en Su Negocio PROGRAMA Auto educarnos como líderes de negocios es una de las mejores maneras en que podemos crecer nuestro negocio y aprender a conectar realmente a la comunidad. El programa Acelerador … Continue reading

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Mesa’s Gateway Bank Leads the Nation in Technological Advances

Gateway Bank, a community bank in Mesa, AZ, has positioned themselves at the forefront of online innovation by creating one of the first financial institution websites that is fully “responsive.” Continue reading

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Phoenix moves to invest in local banks

Last week, the City of Phoenix announced a plan to move a large chunk of money to invest in local banking institutions:

“The city of Phoenix is launching a plan to invest up to $50 million in public money with banks and credit unions in the metro area with the goal of providing them with the capital to make loans to businesses and individuals. Continue reading

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Local First Arizona Year in Review 2011

TweetA 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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Guest blog from our friends at Jaburg Wilk on the advantages of LLC

A large component of asset protection planning is designed to help protect your business and investment assets from claims by your personal creditors… Continue reading

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Member Spotlight: Greenlink Management Group

TweetWith over 30 years experience in the point of sale and processing world, Greenlink Management Group is prepared to handle all your business processing needs. Greenlink Management is the local and national representation for Chase Paymentech and utilizes the strong … Continue reading

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The Many Benefits of Banking Locally

TweetMake the SHIFT to Keep Your Money Where Your Home Is Local First Financial Seminar Wednesday, April 13, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Goodmans Interior Structures You know that shopping at locally owned businesses is good for Arizona’s economy, but … Continue reading

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‘Cause I’m the Taxman

TweetLess than a month away from Tax Day 2011 – have you done your taxes yet? If you’re like us, you’re a bit of a procrastinator and usually wait until the last minute to get anything done. In an attempt … Continue reading

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Shift your business expenses for a huge impact!

TweetAs a business owner, keeping money circulating within the local community should be a high priority. More money in the community means a higher likelihood of those dollars being spent at their own business again. But how do we get … Continue reading

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Phoenix IDA Supports Micro Business Owners

TweetEven a small loan can really kickstart our micro businesses… just released from the City of Phoenix Public Information Office: The Industrial Development Authority of the City of Phoenix, AZ (Phoenix IDA) has approved $15,000 from its Community Investment Fund … Continue reading

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