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Looking back on 2012 – A Year of Growth for Local First Arizona
We put together our 2012 End-of-Year report to highlight all of our accomplishments over the past twelve months, and are very excited to share it with you. Continue reading
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Tagged 2012, end-of-year, Local First Arizona, report, report card, year end
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Thinking About Local Businesses on Election Day
With Election Day just one week away (on November 6), we have many candidates and many issues to consider. Stacy Mitchell at the Institute for Local Self-Reliance created a helpful guide for determining which candidates support independent and local businesses. Continue reading
Posted in Economics
Tagged 2012, candidates, elections, institute for local self reliance, local business, stacy mitchell
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Quarterly Report Card from Local First Arizona
We are excited to share with you our quarterly report for the period covering June, July, and August 2012. During this period, we saw incredible growth, successful campaigns, and meaningful recognition for our work. Continue reading
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Tagged 2012, august, july, june, Local First Arizona, quarterly report
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Phoenix New Times gives nod to LFA members in annual “Best Of Phoenix”
Another year, another “Best of Phoenix” from the Phoenix New Times. And again, Local First Arizona members cleaned up with these honors, taking home the “Best of” award in many of the available categories. Congratulations to all of our members that were nominated and honored as being the best of the best! Continue reading
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Tagged 2012, bars, best of, clubs, drink, food, la vida, people, phoenix new times, places, recreation, services, shopping, sports
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20 Spooky Halloween Events in the Phoenix Metro Area for 2012
Still working on filling your calendar with all of the spook-tacular events this season? Check out the following local Halloween events that should not be missed! Continue reading
Posted in Events, Local First Movement
Tagged 2012, Greater Phoenix, halloween, halloween events, movie, party, scary movie, valley
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Independents Week 2012 Wrap Up
What a week Independents Week turned out to be! We wanted to take a moment to share with you some of the great accomplishments we were able to reach this year: Continue reading
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Tagged 2012, golden coupon, independents week, Independents Week, recap, wrap up
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Treat Your Mom to a Unique Local Business!
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. Continue reading
Earth Day 2012 – Celebrate Your Planet!
TweetHopefully this wonderful Spring weather inspires you to enjoy the outdoors, and appreciate our Earth and everything it offers us. If you’re seeking to celebrate our planet (or want to learn about ways to protect it), check out this list … Continue reading
Posted in Local First Movement
Tagged 2012, earth day, eco-friendly, Greater Phoenix, green, organic, sustainability, sustainable, Tucson & Southern Arizona
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The 5th Annual Record Store Day is April 21!
Musicians, groupies, lovers of vinyl, and all music enthusiasts: the 5th Annual Record Store Day is fast approaching! Record Store Day was established to celebrate “the unique culture surrounding over 700 independently owned record stores in the USA, and hundreds of similar stores internationally.” Continue reading
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Tagged 2012, cd, indie, indie music, music, record, record store day, vinyl
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azcentral.com Picks Best Local Businesses
azcentral.com has announced their sixth annual critics “best of” picks for their favorite people, places, businesses, and things to do in the Phoenix metro area. Looking through the top picks, it seems that the crew behind azcentral.com simply browsed through the Local First Arizona directory to find the best of Arizona! Continue reading
Posted in Greater Phoenix, In The News, Local First Movement
Tagged 2012, azcentral.com, best of, critics choice, winners
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