Arizona Good Business Summit Returns In-Person at Tempe Center for the Arts
Local First Arizona to bring its annual Good Business Summit to Tempe where
businesses will gather to create solutions for building a stronger community.
PHOENIX (February 17, 2022) — After a compelling virtual experience in 2021, Local First Arizona looks forward to bringing 250 business leaders together in person on April 5 at Tempe Center for the Arts for this pioneering event – the Arizona Good Business Summit..
The summit brings together businesses and community leaders to discuss the dynamics and complexity of doing business in today’s world. Attendees will connect and build relationships with other like-minded business leaders in the community who also strive to build a better Arizona. Attendees will be inspired to move conversations forward into action and build meaningful relationships with others.
This year’s event lands in Tempe, where the city's non-discrimination ordinance for LGBTQ workers and green business certification program show significant alignment with Local First Arizona and the Good Business Summit as well as supporting small, local businesses. Participants will also learn about Tempe’s new initiatives to prioritize small businesses, advance equity and connect people together.
“Tempe’s locally-owned businesses not only bring flavor and a unique vibe to our community, they are valued employers, committed advocates and passionately-involved residents,” says Tempe Mayor Corey Woods. “We appreciate their contributions to Tempe. We also appreciate Local First Arizona for its role in bringing businesses together to connect, learn from each other and strategize their future successes.”
Kimber Lanning, CEO of Local First Arizona mentions how “now more than ever, it’s critical that businesses in Arizona commit to recognizing their community as a stakeholder. This summit continues to act as a true convening of leaders who choose to prioritize building a better Arizona through doing good business together.”
The summit features a wide variety of workshops, business training, panel discussions, networking opportunities and presentations from guests and keynote speakers including; Tempe Mayor Corey Woods, Adam Goodman from Goodmans Interior Structures, Angela Hughey from ONE Community and Derek Peebles with the American Independent Business Alliance.
Tickets sales open Monday, February 21 and start at $60 for Local First Arizona members and $75 for general admission. Members can receive an early bird rate of $50 if purchasing before March 1.
Visit Arizona Good Business Summit to register or for more information about the summit.
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About Local First Arizona
Founded in 2003, Local First Arizona (LFA) is a community and economic development organization working to strengthen local economies. LFA’s areas of focus include developing entrepreneurship, rural and urban community development, racial equity, environmental action and food access. LFA is the largest local business coalition in the U.S. and advocates for independently-owned businesses of all sizes by assisting local owners with technical assistance designed to help them compete and collaborate, which ultimately strengthens Arizona's economy and builds hometown pride. Visit www.localfirstaz.com for more information and a directory of more than 3,000 locally-owned businesses.
About the City of Tempe
Home to the famous Mill Avenue, Tempe Town Lake and Arizona State University, Tempe makes waves as a technology and business magnet, an inclusive, caring community and a hub for recreation and adventure. Visit the City of Tempe for more information.