Celebrate June 29 – July 7

Arizona’s local businesses are bold, creative and full of character — just like the communities they serve. 

This Independents Week, we’re spotlighting the full power of going local — whether you’re buying, banking or booking an appointment.

From June 29 through July 7, we’re inviting you to discover and support the amazing independent businesses that fuel our state’s economy and give our neighborhoods their unique flair. 

Whether it’s your go-to taco spot, your trusted mechanic, your eagle-eyed accountant or that boutique you always tell your friends about — now’s the time to show them some love.

FIND Local BUSINESSES
Access is an issue for many Black entrepreneurs in Arizona. Access to capital. Access to networks. Access to rooms where their business plans get taken seriously instead of screened out before they ever reach a decision-maker. We Rise exists to cha
Access is an issue for many Black entrepreneurs in Arizona. Access to capital. Access to networks. Access to rooms where their business plans get taken seriously instead of screened out before they ever reach a decision-maker. We Rise exists to cha
Need some inspiration for your next getaway? Sometimes the best vacations are closer than you think. 🏜️🚗 Our state is full of destinations that feel completely different from your everyday, with incredible scenery, local cultures, history and uniq
You know the feeling — when someone finally names the thing you've been living. That's this report. It's not a list of programs. It's proof that when local businesses get the tools, capital and voice they've been denied, they build the econom
You've watched corporate chains swallow Main Street for years. Watched wealth leave local communities. Watched rural Arizona get written off. Watched communities get told they're “not viable” while resources flow somewhere else. $148.
Most business owners get turned down because the system wasn't built for them. Not because their idea isn't good enough. Lenders have criteria, thresholds and expectations most don't hear until after they receive a denial letter. The @localfirstaz

Explore Arizona’s local businesses using our Local Business Directory

  • Shout out your favorites on social media

  • Tag them, thank them and tell the world why you love ‘em

Let’s flood the feed with Arizona pride!

Use #IndieWeekAZ and #LocalFirstAZ when you post.

Show Your Indie Love

Shop Local. Be Local.

We’ve made it easy to find locally owned businesses to support for Indie Week and all year long!