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San Francisco Chronicle Recognizes Tucson as “Hip” City
Earlier this month, Arizona’s second largest city got written up by one of the hippest publications hailing from one of the hippest cities: The San Francisco Chronicle. And if they’re calling Tucson a hip place to be, the rest of the country better listen up! Continue reading
Striking Stone opens new industrial studio in North Phoenix
We’re pleased to announce that Local First Arizona member Striking Stone has moved to a new industrial studio as of May 1, 2013, in order to accommodate the company’s rapid growth. Continue reading
Posted in Businesses, In The News
Tagged Greater Phoenix, new location, striking stone
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Members: Take Advantage of Independents Week Media Deals
TweetOur annual summer campaign, Independents Week, is fast approaching! Part of our annual independent business celebration is the media deals offered through our Independents Week Media Partners, all independent and Arizona-based media publishers. We know that many local businesses struggle to appropriately … Continue reading
Phoenix Business Journal names 8 Local First Arizona members for 40 Under 40 Awards
Every year, the Phoenix Business Journal puts together their 40 Under 40 list, a collection of Phoenix’s finest young business people and entrepreneurs who are involved in the community. We were excited to see quite a few Local First Arizona members make the list! Continue reading
Valley Metro Commits to Local Purchasing Priority
Valley Metro is implementing a Buy Local Program to purchase more goods and services locally with small businesses in Maricopa County. Continue reading
Eight, Arizona PBS, and ON Media Publications partner for economic, environmental sustainability
We are proud to report more collaboration between Local First Arizona members! Eight, Arizona PBS, chose to go with local arts publishing company ON Media to publish Eight’s monthly Eight Magazine?. Continue reading
Posted in In The News, Local Work
Tagged arizona pbs, eight, eight magazine, go local, Local First Arizona, local work, magazine printing, member collaboration, on media
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Phoenix-based Sechler CPA PC Honored as “Best for the World”
Phoenix-based nonprofit accounting firm Sechler CPA PC has been chosen “Best for the World” for creating the most positive social and environmental impact. Continue reading
Posted in In The News
Tagged b corp, b lab, best for the world, carolyn sechler, cpa, sechler cpa pc
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Vote for Local First Members in Slow Money’s National “Entrepreneur of the Year” Contest!
Tweet Two Local First Arizona members have been nationally recognized by Slow Money as outstanding leaders in the local food movement and stand to win a cash prize of $50,000. Hayden Flour Mills of Tempe mills organic grains and also farms more … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona, Businesses, Contests, In The News, Local First Movement, Local Food
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Have you noticed the restaurant upgrade at Sky Harbor Terminal 4?
If you’ve flown in or out of Phoenix Sky Harbor Terminal 4, you may have noticed there’s a refreshing difference in the air. Perhaps it’s the scent of a freshly brewed cup of coffee from Cartel or the smell of carne asada tacos cooking at Barrio Cafe. That’s right- these Phoenix institutions, along with about a dozen others, are now available at our hometown international airport. Continue reading
Posted in In The News, Restaurants & Dining
Tagged airport, barrio cafe, cartel, kjzz, restaurants, sauce, sky harbor, terminal 4
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Phoenix Art Museum’s “Digital Print Fashion” Exhibit Featured in Elle Magazine
The Phoenix Art Museum is getting all sorts of attention, and not only for being the host of the Devoured Phoenix Culinary Classic this weekend. Their recently installed exhibit “Digital Print Fashion” was written up in Elle for embracing new technology. Continue reading
Posted in Arts & Entertainment, In The News
Tagged alexander mcqueen, digital printing, elle, fashion, Phoenix Art Museum
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