Category Archives: Local First Movement
Member Spotlight: Main Gate Square
A True Urban Historic Treasure in Tucson The Marshall Foundation, founded in 1930, is one of the only private foundations in the U.S. that operates solely through real estate. It has preserved the area west of the University of Arizona … Continue reading
Fuerza Local Building Momentum
Have you heard the news about Fuerza Local, Local First Arizona’s effort to reach out to the Spanish-speaking community? The group was launched in March of this year, and has been gaining momentum ever since! “Obviously the Latino business community … Continue reading
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This Week’s Shift Recommendation: Home A/C
Being proactive with your home’s air conditioning unit is much better than returning to find an over-heated home! Call your local air conditioning business to have your A/C unit checked out. Continue reading
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Tagged 10% Shift, a/c, air conditioning, home, repair, shift arizona, shift recommendation
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Certified Local Fall Festival is on the Move!
After seven amazing years at the Duck & Decanter’s Camelback location, Local First Arizona’s annual festival of all things local will move to Downtown Phoenix’s Portland Place, a mini-park located on Portland Street between Third and Central Avenues. Continue reading
Independents Week 2012: Advertising & Media Specials
Every year, Independents Week gives us all a chance to make waves with the public in spreading the message of supporting local businesses. Our Advertising and Media Partners have put together some significant advertising discounts to make it even more affordable to get your business into the mix! Many eyes and ears will be paying attention especially during the week of July 1 through July 7, this is pretty much a Buy Local week-long holiday. As a Local First Arizona member, you get access to these significant media discounts. Continue reading
16 Summer Kids Camps in Phoenix and Tucson
The school year is quickly drawing to a close, and have you thought about what to do to keep your kids away from the television over the summer? An option is to enroll them in one of the many summer kids camps that will be going on throughout the state. Continue reading
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Tagged activities, arts, bear essential news for kids, Greater Phoenix, kids, programs, sports, summer, summer camp, theater, Tucson
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This Week’s Shift Recommendation: Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo is this Saturday! Pay a visit to locally-owned Mexican restaurant to celebrate. Continue reading
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Member Spotlight: Tour Our Great State
If you could kick back in a cool, comfortable motor coach while someone else does the driving and be guaranteed to see the hidden gems and off-the-beaten-path spots in Arizona, wouldn’t you sign up in a heart beat? Continue reading
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Tagged Arizona, Arizona tourism, karen walter, member spotlight, sonoran excursions, tour, tourism, travel
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Going Loco Trying To Find This Local: Everything For Your Eyes
Are you on your last pair of contacts? Did you just accidentally step on your glasses? Or are you looking for a new set of shades to protect your eyes from the bright Arizona sun? Before you make plans to get your eyes examined or head to the big-box sunglasses store, check out these local options for everything you need for your eyes: Continue reading
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Tagged contacts, eye care, eyecare, eyes, glasses, going loco, optical, optician, sunglasses
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This Week’s Shift Recommendation: Going Green
Earth Day is Sunday, April 22nd. This is the perfect chance to visit the many LFA members who have green and eco-friendly businesses. If you are looking for a way to celebrate Earth Day, check out what some of our members are doing here. Thanks to our members who go green! Continue reading
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Tagged 10% Shift, earth day, eco-friendly, green, shift arizona, shift recommendation, weekly shift recommendation
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