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		<title>Member Spotlight: Main Gate Square</title>
		<link>http://localfirstaz.com/news/2012/05/15/member-spotlight-main-gate-square/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 05:26:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Deanna</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Arizona]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Restaurants/Dining]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tucson]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[exploring Arizona]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[historic district]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 &#8230; <a href="http://localfirstaz.com/news/2012/05/15/member-spotlight-main-gate-square/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Fuerza Local Building Momentum</title>
		<link>http://localfirstaz.com/news/2012/05/15/fuerza-local-building-momentum/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 17:30:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erica</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Local First Movement]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Have you heard the news about Fuerza Local, Local First Arizona&#8217;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! &#8220;Obviously the Latino business community &#8230; <a href="http://localfirstaz.com/news/2012/05/15/fuerza-local-building-momentum/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>This Week’s Shift Recommendation: Home A/C</title>
		<link>http://localfirstaz.com/news/2012/05/10/this-week%e2%80%99s-shift-recommendation-home-ac/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 16:33:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erica</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[10% Shift]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[a/c]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[air conditioning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[home]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[shift arizona]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[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. <a href="http://localfirstaz.com/news/2012/05/10/this-week%e2%80%99s-shift-recommendation-home-ac/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Certified Local Fall Festival is on the Move!</title>
		<link>http://localfirstaz.com/news/2012/05/09/certified-local-fall-festival-is-on-the-move/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 21:10:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erica</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Local First Movement]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[duck and decanter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fall festival]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local First Arizona]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[location]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[portland place]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[After seven amazing years at the Duck &#038; 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. <a href="http://localfirstaz.com/news/2012/05/09/certified-local-fall-festival-is-on-the-move/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Member Spotlight: Green Seal Cleaning with Ace</title>
		<link>http://localfirstaz.com/news/2012/05/09/member-spotlight-green-seal-cleaning-with-ace/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 16:33:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erica</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[ace building maintenance company]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[green]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[green seal certified]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Since everyone in the office is either sick or suffering from major allergies, we've become major germ-a-phobes. Our new best friends: disinfecting wipes and the person who cleans and maintains our office building.  <a href="http://localfirstaz.com/news/2012/05/09/member-spotlight-green-seal-cleaning-with-ace/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Independents Week 2012: Advertising &amp; Media Specials</title>
		<link>http://localfirstaz.com/news/2012/05/08/independents-week-2012-advertising-media-specials/</link>
		<comments>http://localfirstaz.com/news/2012/05/08/independents-week-2012-advertising-media-specials/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 21:49:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erica</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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. <a href="http://localfirstaz.com/news/2012/05/08/independents-week-2012-advertising-media-specials/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>16 Summer Kids Camps in Phoenix and Tucson</title>
		<link>http://localfirstaz.com/news/2012/05/04/summer-kids-camps/</link>
		<comments>http://localfirstaz.com/news/2012/05/04/summer-kids-camps/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 17:09:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erica</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Local First Movement]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[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.  <a href="http://localfirstaz.com/news/2012/05/04/summer-kids-camps/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>This Week&#8217;s Shift Recommendation: Cinco de Mayo</title>
		<link>http://localfirstaz.com/news/2012/05/03/this-weeks-shift-recommendation-cinco-de-mayo/</link>
		<comments>http://localfirstaz.com/news/2012/05/03/this-weeks-shift-recommendation-cinco-de-mayo/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 16:12:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erica</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[10% Shift]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cinco de mayo]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[mexican food]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cinco de Mayo is this Saturday! Pay a visit to locally-owned Mexican restaurant to celebrate. <a href="http://localfirstaz.com/news/2012/05/03/this-weeks-shift-recommendation-cinco-de-mayo/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Sprucing Up the Nest</title>
		<link>http://localfirstaz.com/news/2012/05/02/sprucing-up-the-nest/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 16:49:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erica</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Businesses]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[decorating]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[earth and images]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[home]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[We were never into home aesthetics and it totally reflects in our living room, which is a larger interpretation of our first apartment in college - cozy couch, vintage Indian print sheets as curtains, books everywhere, and thrift store knick knacks. We originally thought it as vintage chic with a boho twist but, quite frankly, it's an eyesore.  <a href="http://localfirstaz.com/news/2012/05/02/sprucing-up-the-nest/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Treat Your Mom to a Unique Local Business!</title>
		<link>http://localfirstaz.com/news/2012/05/01/treat-your-mom-to-a-unique-local-business/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 16:12:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erica</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mother's Day is Sunday, May 13. Have you made plans with your mom yet? Or have you run out of ideas? Fear not, because you can show her how much you care for her by treating her to a unique local business! By going to a local restaurant for brunch or buying a bouquet from a local flower shop, you'll not only get better service and products, but also give your mom that special charm that comes along with patronizing a small, independent business.  <a href="http://localfirstaz.com/news/2012/05/01/treat-your-mom-to-a-unique-local-business/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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