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Tucson February Mixer Recap

Tweet  Our February Mixer had a great turn out including many new faces. Laura Key and the therapists of Lotus Massage & Wellness Center were perfect hosts offering a lovely indoor/outdoor space to mix and mingle. Therapists offered low cost … Continue reading

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Calling Green & Eco-Friendly Businesses – Green Vendor Fair with the City of Phoenix

The city of Phoenix Green Team invites green vendors to the annual “We <3 Green Vendors" showcase where you will have the opportunity to network directly with city departments and discuss your green products/services as well as learn about subcontracting opportunities. Continue reading

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Local First Arizona Member Mixer Recap: Regale!, Market Street @ DC Ranch

For our first mixer of 2013 we joined forces with Market Street at DC Ranch and City Sun Times to host a “Get To Know Local First Arizona” event. This first time & special event was born to provide both LFA Members and non-members seeking more information about our organization, the local movement and what it means to be a part of it through membership. Continue reading

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December Tucson Mixer Recap

The December 5th mixer at Crizmac Art & Cultural Marketplace was a big success. More than 40 people came to network and do some holiday shopping. Continue reading

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Local First Arizona Member Mixer Recap: Moses

For our last Members’ evening mixer of 2012, we had the opportunity to hang out at the Moses headquarters. Nestled right behind the US Airways arena, the remodeled warehouse provided a great ambiance with unique architectural design, delicious nosh and even a basketball hoop! Continue reading

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Members Mixer Recap: Do Me a Favor

For August’s Local First Arizona Members Mixer, we convened at the adorable gift boutique Do Me a Favor in Arcadia. Stacked agains the walls were delicate book cases and shelves, stacked with all sorts of intricate goodies ranging from kitchen gadgets and executive gifts to antiques and presents for the new baby. Continue reading

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Local First Arizona in the West Valley

Barnaby Street Shoppes, retail incubator, is pleased to announce that Kimber Lanning, Local First Arizona’s founder and Executive Director, will speak with West Valley businesses and community leaders at Birt’s Bistro, Bookstore & Catering on the Benevilla campus. Continue reading

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Recap: Local First Arizona Members Lunch at Tryst Cafe

To provide more opportunities for Local First Arizona members to get together, network, and discuss local issues, Local First Arizona has begun hosting member lunches at various locally-owned restaurants around the Valley. This month, we had lunch at the wonderfully delicious Tryst Cafe. Continue reading

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Members Mixer Recap: Furniture Affair

Our May Mixer was a combination of great setting and seating at Furniture Affair. Members strolled through 28,000 square feet of eclectic home furnishings while noshing on delicious food and drink, including contributions from fellow Local First members Sweet Art Bakery and Souvia Tea. Continue reading

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Members Mixer Recap: Cactus Flower Glendale

Our April mixer helped kick off Spring amongst the beautiful floral arrangements at Cactus Flower Glendale. Though we met at their West side location for this month’s meeting, we learned that Cactus Flower has six different locations, all over the Valley! Continue reading

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