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Thanks to those who “shifted” during the holidays!
During Buy Local Month, we asked you to shift your holiday spending to support local businesses. Continue reading
Posted in 10% Shift, Local First Movement
Tagged contest, holiday shift contest, Holiday shopping, holiday spending, shift 10%
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Buy holiday gifts online & support local businesses
Did you know that you can still conveniently shop online while supporting local businesses in your community? Many Local First Arizona members have online stores… Continue reading
Posted in Buy Local Week
Tagged about.com, Arizona, buy local month, cyber monday, gift ideas, holiday, holiday gifts, Holiday shopping, local, online shopping
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6 Holiday Gift Ideas For the Person that is Impossible to Buy Gifts For
Everyone knows one – that person that is impossible to buy gifts for. You can spend several hours shopping around, and still be stumped on what to get them. So how do you show them you care? Continue reading
Posted in Buy Local Week, Local First Movement
Tagged Arizona, gift certificates, gift guide, gift ideas, Holiday shopping, local, presents
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Revera Beauty Expands Shop Hours for Holiday Season and Encourages Supporting Local Businesses for Gifts
Revera Beauty owners Susan Kerr and Violet Brand have extended their store hours to help accommodate holiday shoppers and have been speaking to the public about the importance of shopping locally for holiday gifts to everyone they encounter. Continue reading
Posted in Businesses, Greater Phoenix
Tagged Greater Phoenix, Holiday shopping, perfume, revera beauty, roosevelt row, unique gifts
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Buy Local Month already off to a great start
Buy Local Month is off to a great start following the Thanksgiving weekend, as thousands of Arizonans flocked to local businesses to get a head start on their holiday shopping. Continue reading
Celebrate Buy Local Month this Holiday Season: Holiday Shift Tips
This holiday season, celebrate Buy Local Month with Local First Arizona: Support your community by shifting your spending from national chains and online shops to locally owned businesses in your community. Continue reading
Posted in Local First Movement
Tagged Arizona, black friday, buy local month, gift ideas, holiday deals, holiday shift guide, Holiday shopping, local, shop, store
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Kick start your holiday shopping (with great deals!) at the Certified Local Fall Festival
While many may think that Black Friday signals the beginning of holiday shopping, we Local First folks beg to differ. We believe that holiday shopping starts at our Certified Local Fall Festival which is right around the corner! Continue reading
Thanks for shifting this holiday season!
Thanks to all of you who shifted your spending this holiday season! We offered the challenge to keep your holiday expenses local, and many of you eagerly accepted. And you all succeeded with flying colors! We were so happy to hear from so many of you all over the state, telling us how you shifted your holiday spending to support local businesses and the local economy. And from what it sounds like, you were all extremely happy with the personal customer service and the quality and unique items that you were able to find! Continue reading
Posted in Contests, Local First Movement
Tagged contest, holiday shift contest, Holiday shopping, prizes
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MADE Just for You
When it comes to scouring the Valley for the perfect holiday gifts, one of our favorite stops is MADE art boutique in downtown Phoenix. It never disappoints, especially when it comes to finding a gift for the person who has everything and needs nothing. Continue reading
Posted in Businesses
Tagged art, artisan wares, Books, clothing, handmade, Holiday shopping, jewelry, locally made, made art boutique, member spotlight, pottery
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Favorite boutiques for holiday shopping are Local First members!
The Phoenix New Times recently highlighted their favorite boutiques in the Valley for holiday shopping, and most of the stores that made the list are members of Local First Arizona! Continue reading