Local First Arizona – News Blog

• This GivingTuesday, Invest in an Arizona That Belongs to All of Us November 18, 2025
  This GivingTuesday, December 2, we’re inviting you to stand with the entrepreneurs who power our communities by donating, volunteering or amplifying the work of Local First Arizona.
  Lori Cothrun
• Welcome Our November New and Renewing Business Coalition Members November 18, 2025
  Every month, we celebrate the local businesses building a stronger Arizona from the ground up. This lineup shows what real local impact looks like across our state: skilled construction teams improving our neighborhoods, organizers helping households run with more ease, and wellness practitioners supporting individuals and families through meaningful care. From Phoenix to Oro Valley […]
  Lori Cothrun
• The Year of Giving Back: Local Gifts That Give Twice November 13, 2025
  It takes effort to find the perfect gift for someone. That’s why it would be nice if the gift had a little staying power, too. If the gift itself could give or somehow give back. When you shop locally, you’re already checking one “give back” box by keeping money in the local economy. And when […]
  Kat Meyer
• Five Ways to Keep Your Holiday Spending Local November 13, 2025
  Buying local keeps money circulating in Arizona and strengthens communities from Bisbee to Flagstaff. Here are five easy ways to make your holiday shopping meaningful, memorable and 100% Arizona.
  Kat Meyer
• Local Gift Giving, By Personality November 11, 2025
  Holiday shopping shouldn’t feel like a sprint through corporate sameness. This year, skip the predictable and give local. Shopping with personality types in mind makes your gifts unforgettable, and every purchase from an Arizona-owned business keeps more money right here at home, fueling jobs, creativity and community. Here’s how to shop local, letting your recipients’ […]
  Kat Meyer