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		<title>Local First Arizona Year in Review 2011</title>
		<link>http://localfirstaz.com/news/2011/12/30/local-first-arizona-year-in-review-2011/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2011 19:31:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Russ</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A Look Back at the Amazing Year 2011 Has Been We are excited to share with you all of the amazing growth that&#8217;s occurred over the past year within Local First Arizona and we want to thank you for your &#8230; <a href="http://localfirstaz.com/news/2011/12/30/local-first-arizona-year-in-review-2011/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Guest blog from our friends at Jaburg Wilk on the advantages of LLC</title>
		<link>http://localfirstaz.com/news/2011/10/05/guest-blog-from-our-friends-at-jaburg-wilk-on-the-advantages-of-llc/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2011 19:00:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erica</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A large component of asset protection planning is designed to help protect your business and investment assets from claims by your personal creditors... <a href="http://localfirstaz.com/news/2011/10/05/guest-blog-from-our-friends-at-jaburg-wilk-on-the-advantages-of-llc/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Member Spotlight: Greenlink Management Group</title>
		<link>http://localfirstaz.com/news/2011/05/23/member-spotlight-greenlink-management-group/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2011 20:26:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Russ</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With 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 &#8230; <a href="http://localfirstaz.com/news/2011/05/23/member-spotlight-greenlink-management-group/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>The Many Benefits of Banking Locally</title>
		<link>http://localfirstaz.com/news/2011/03/18/the-many-benefits-of-banking-locally/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2011 17:36:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Russ</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Make the SHIFT to Keep Your Money Where Your Home Is Local First Financial Seminar Wednesday, April 13, 6 p.m. &#8211; 8 p.m. Goodmans Interior Structures You know that shopping at locally owned businesses is good for Arizona&#8217;s economy, but &#8230; <a href="http://localfirstaz.com/news/2011/03/18/the-many-benefits-of-banking-locally/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>&#8216;Cause I&#8217;m the Taxman</title>
		<link>http://localfirstaz.com/news/2011/03/15/tax-services/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:59:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Russ</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Less than a month away from Tax Day 2011 &#8211; have you done your taxes yet? If you&#8217;re like us, you&#8217;re a bit of a procrastinator and usually wait until the last minute to get anything done. In an attempt &#8230; <a href="http://localfirstaz.com/news/2011/03/15/tax-services/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Shift your business expenses for a huge impact!</title>
		<link>http://localfirstaz.com/news/2011/03/02/shift-your-business-expenses-for-a-huge-impact/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2011 23:05:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Russ</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As 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 &#8230; <a href="http://localfirstaz.com/news/2011/03/02/shift-your-business-expenses-for-a-huge-impact/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Phoenix IDA Supports Micro Business Owners</title>
		<link>http://localfirstaz.com/news/2011/01/10/phoenix-ida-supports-micro-business-owners/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2011 16:03:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Russ</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Even a small loan can really kickstart our micro businesses&#8230; 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 &#8230; <a href="http://localfirstaz.com/news/2011/01/10/phoenix-ida-supports-micro-business-owners/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>New Year resolutions for living local!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Dec 2010 17:44:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Russ</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[New Years – the magical time of year when we all pledge to erase our mistakes of the past and get our lives moving in the right direction.  And while some of our resolutions may not make it to the month &#8230; <a href="http://localfirstaz.com/news/2010/12/28/nye-resolutions-for-living-local/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Recent IRS news releases that may affect your small business</title>
		<link>http://localfirstaz.com/news/2010/12/16/recent-irs-news-releases-that-may-affect-your-small-business/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2010 00:20:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[IRS Updates &#38; News Releases: IRS Announces 2011 Standard Mileage Rates http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=232017,00.html The 2011 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes have been issued. Beginning on &#8230; <a href="http://localfirstaz.com/news/2010/12/16/recent-irs-news-releases-that-may-affect-your-small-business/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>The SHIFT Local Movement Pays Off!</title>
		<link>http://localfirstaz.com/news/2010/12/13/the-shift-local-movement-pays-off/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2010 17:06:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Russ</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Taking up Local First Arizona&#8217;s Shift Local Program challenge has paid off for Gateway Bank in Mesa and the law offices of Jaburg Wilk. Besides cost savings, the switch to local vendors has increased their visibility in the community as well as &#8230; <a href="http://localfirstaz.com/news/2010/12/13/the-shift-local-movement-pays-off/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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