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  • How Small Town Events Make A Big Economic Impact April 28, 2026
    Creative events that showcase the character of small communities across Arizona allow towns to celebrate what makes them unique. At the same time, these events are welcoming out-of-town visitors who then patronize restaurants, gas stations and hotels, pumping money directly into the local economy. While festivals and events do act as introductions for small towns […]
    Kat Meyer
  • Amor Fashion Shop: donde el arte mexicano inspira el camino emprendedor April 23, 2026
    Amor Fashion Shop: donde el arte mexicano inspira el camino emprendedor Lo que comenzó como un sueño impulsado por la pasión por la cultura mexicana es hoy un negocio que conecta comunidades a través del arte. Amor Fashion Shop (AFS) nació en medio de la incertidumbre en 2021, cuando el mundo enfrentaba los desafíos del […]
    Paul Zapata
  • Local First Arizona Stands with Arizona's Energy Future April 20, 2026
    At Local First Arizona, we have spent more than two decades making the case that strong, resilient communities are built from the inside out. The businesses, farms, nonprofits and neighborhoods that make Arizona worth living in don’t just happen, they require intentional investment, thoughtful policy and leadership willing to bring everyone to the table. Governor […]
    Kat Meyer
  • Indigenous-Focused Business Accelerator Celebrates Graduation Of First Cohort April 20, 2026
    Arizona is home to 22 federally-recognized tribes, which ranks the state among the highest in the nation for its concentration of indigenous people. That significant tribal influence not only adds vibrancy to the state’s culture, but it contributes heavily to Arizona’s economic engine.  By some estimates, more than half of the state’s agricultural land is […]
    Lori Cothrun
  • Loan Readiness Boot Camp Preps Entrepreneurs For Successful Growth April 20, 2026
    Since new businesses are consistently stymied by key challenges related to finances, Local First Arizona recently launched a new Loan Readiness Boot Camp that prepares entrepreneurs for the lending process by equipping them with informed, real world decision-making strategies.
    Lori Cothrun