Category Archives: In The News

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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