Local First Arizona – News Blog

• Local First Arizona Brings 2026 Good Food Forum to Prescott, Spotlighting Northern Arizona's Role in the State's Food Future July 22, 2026
  PHOENIX, July 22, 2026 — Local First Arizona will host its 2026 Good Food Forum on Tuesday, Aug. 25, at Yavapai College in Prescott, marking the first time since 2016 the annual conference has been held in northern Arizona. The daylong event, themed "Cultivating Tomorrow," will bring together farmers, ranchers, food entrepreneurs, chefs, winery owners, […]
  Lori Cothrun
• Only in an Arizona Summer: Local Events and Experiences You Won't Find Any Other Time of Year July 10, 2026
  Looking for things to do in Arizona this summer? Discover how innovative local businesses in Phoenix, Tucson and communities across the state are transforming the hottest months of the year into one-of-a-kind experiences, from chef collaborations and after-hours museum events to indoor markets, food festivals and cool summer adventures.
  Lori Cothrun
• Arizona Summer Savings: Simple Choices That Save Water, Energy and Money July 1, 2026
  “If you save energy and water, you’re going to save money. If you save energy and water, it’s better for the environment. And if you save energy and water it’s better for the community,” he said. “It’s a triple threat, bottom-line benefit. You’re benefiting yourself, benefiting other people and the environment as a whole. You’re […]
  Lori Cothrun
• What Kind of Arizona Are We Building? Why Supporting Local Businesses Matters July 1, 2026
  Indie Week (June 29 - July 7) is a reminder that every purchase helps shape Arizona's economy, communities and future.
  Lori Cothrun
• Local First Arizona Hosts Annual We Rise Demo Day with Support from Arizona Financial to Advance Black-Owned Businesses  June 23, 2026
  PHOENIX, AZ – (June 23, 2026) – Local First Arizona celebrated another successful We Rise Demo Day, bringing together Black entrepreneurs from across the state to compete for funding and showcase the businesses they have built through the organization's six-month business accelerator program.
  Lori Cothrun