Shift Arizona Launch!
We held a press conference for the launch of our Shift Arizona campaign on Thursday, September 23, at El Chorro Lodge to proclaim the huge economic benefits that we can gain if the community at large...
View ArticleThe SHIFT Local Movement Pays Off!
Taking up Local First Arizona’s Shift Local Program challenge has paid off for Gateway Bank in Mesa and the law offices of Jaburg Wilk. Besides cost savings, the switch to local vendors has increased...
View ArticleBuy Local Conference Inspires New Partnerships
Good news came out of the Buy Local to Build AZ Conference held in Mesa on February 29. The event was attended by leaders across the state, such as Mesa Mayor Scott Smith and Local First Arizona...
View ArticlePress Release: Mesa Cash Mob Alert!
Local First Arizona (LFA) is collaborating with fellow LFA member Lo Fi Coffee and METRO Light Rail to host a cash mob in downtown Mesa. The cash mob is a fairly recent phenomenon, having grown from...
View ArticleMesa’s Gateway Bank Leads the Nation in Technological Advances
Gateway Bank, a community bank in Mesa, AZ, has positioned themselves at the forefront of online innovation by creating one of the first financial institution websites that is fully “responsive.”...
View ArticlePre-School Blues: Start Your Kids Off Right in the East Valley
Pilgrim Lutheran Church and School, a new Local First AZ member, based in Mesa offers a holistic approach, combining religious study with educational learning. Continue reading →
View ArticleAn Artistic Endeavor
We absolutely adore what we recently stumbled across at the Mesa Arts Center. Always on the hunt for one-of-a-kind gifts to give to friends and family, the Artists Cooperative Gallery at MAC is...
View ArticleWhat’s in Season at Your CSA?
Community-Supported Agriculture is a produce distribution method where farmers, or groups, build a network of Members that share the cost and harvest of a given food system. In turn, members receive a...
View ArticleLocal Businesses Lunch at Mesa’s Hidden Gem
That old “don’t judge a book by it’s cover” adage certainly rings true for Blue Adobe Grille in Mesa. As the host of our recent lunch mixer, Local First Arizona members got a first-hand experience of...
View ArticleDowntown Mesa’s Light Rail Extension Opens August 22nd!
The Downtown Mesa Light Rail extension will be celebrating it’s first day of operation on August 22nd! To celebrate, there will be a Morning Ribbon Cutting and Night Market filled with local artists,...
View ArticleDowntown Mesa Now Ripe for Exploring with Light Rail Extension
If you are familiar with downtown Mesa, you'll know that it is home to local coffee shops, music stores, restaurants, museums, art, culture, and of course, a local brewery! Continue reading →
View Article30+ Local Valentine’s Day 2016 Events Throughout Arizona
For young love, old love, and everyone in between–there’s no better way to share your love with your significant other and the entire community by going local for Valentine’s Day! When you keep your...
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