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Since 2003, Local First Arizona has been fiercely dedicated to driving inclusive community and economic development throughout Arizona.

We have created a movement that champions a thriving and diverse economy, fostering community support and an unwavering sense of local pride and purpose in every Arizonan.

Our work shapes the future of Arizona by advocating that every individual and community deserves the opportunity to thrive, and that entrepreneurship is at the core of any lasting economy.

In rural, Tribal, suburban and urban communities across our great state, Local First is delivering resources to ensure a future focused on economic opportunity for all.

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October 21, 2026

Why Showing Up Still Matters in Local Banking

October 21, 2026

Arizona Central Credit Union CEO Brian Lee on the importance of local relationships in an increasingly digital world.

October 21, 2026

October 15, 2026

Bringing the Seeds Home: An Indigenous Coalition Reconnects Seeds, Stories and Communities

October 15, 2026

October 14, 2026

From First Homes to Financial Futures: How TruWest Credit Union Invests in Arizona Families

October 14, 2026

Hear from Jennifer Kimmel, senior vice president and chief experience officer at TruWest, about TruWest Credit Union's approach to homeownership, financial education and collaboration in the Arizona Credit Union Podcast.

October 14, 2026

October 6, 2026

Where You Bank Shapes What Gets Built in Arizona

October 6, 2026

OneAZ Credit Union leaders Mike Bowden and Chip Griffith explain why locally rooted financial institutions matter for Arizona businesses and communities.

When we talk about choosing local, we usually think about where we shop, eat or hire a service. But some of our most consequential economic choices happen long before we make a purchase.

October 6, 2026