2026 Good Food Forum
Prescott ⎸ August 25
Join Local First Arizona to connect, collaborate and drive real solutions for Arizona's resilient food future.
2026 Good Food Forum - Prescott
Join Local First Arizona to connect, collaborate and drive real solutions for Arizona's resilient food future.
Join the Business Coalition
On-Demand
Business Resources
Discover Hidden Gems
Think Local
Buy Local
Local First Will Host The 2026 Food System Convening
in Prescott
Connect, collaborate and drive real solutions for Arizona's resilient food future.
Now’s Your Chance to Rise
Apply by June 8 for We Rise, a six-month accelerator connecting Arizona's Black entrepreneurs with expert guidance and mentorship.
Indigenous culture is not a barrier to building a business. It’s the foundation.
When you spend at a native-owned business, that money doesn't leave — it feeds a family, funds the next generation and keeps the community in control of its own future. That's not sentiment; that's how local economies work.
See how local action shaped Arizona's economy, unleashed opportunities and supported our communities in 2025
The Dining Event of the Summer Returns
Experience five unforgettable summer evenings celebrating Arizona chefs, local ingredients and the vibrant community that brings our food scene to life.
Compost.
Recycle.
Reuse.
From large-scale festivals to everyday waste, Towards Zero Waste keeps materials our of landfills.
Banking Local Builds Stronger Communities
Your banking choice shapes more than you think, learn where your deposits go and what they make possible.
Donate. Fundraise. Volunteer. Change starts locally.
We’re rallying our community to raise $25,000 by AZ Gives Day on April 7. All donations to Local First fuel programs that create opportunity for entrepreneurs statewide.
Business Education for Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurs
Looking to grow, scale or operationalize your business? Gain actionable best practices and expert support in Local First's boot camps and incubators.
Addressing the Unique
Challenges Faced by Arizona Business Owners
Learn how our Enterprise Development programs work to give your business the competitive edge.
Keeping Arizona Beautiful
What's ahead and why it matters.
Shape Arizona's Future at the 2026 Good Business Summit
Good Food Starts Close to Home
How consolidation reshaped Arizona’s food system — and
why local choices matters.
The big SQUEEZE
The continued consolidation of markets is squeezing out local businesses.
