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  • Big Things Are Happening for Small Businesses in San Luis! February 19, 2025
    In an exciting step toward strengthening local entrepreneurship, 11 businesses have been selected for the first-ever Fuerza Local Business Accelerator Program, a partnership between Local First Arizona and the City of San Luis Economic Development Department
    Lori Cothrun
  • Celebrating Arizona’s Statehood By Shopping Local February 13, 2025
    Anyone who calls Arizona homes appreciates its unique beauty and character, and at Local First Arizona, we recognize that the spirit of the state is reflected by its local entrepreneurs. Arizona’s small businesses are a vital ingredient of the state’s overall economy, creating jobs and generating revenue at a pace that ranks the state in […]
    Lori Cothrun
  • Welcome Our New and Renewing Business Coalition Members February 5, 2025
    A new month means new opportunities to celebrate local businesses making an impact across Arizona! From preserving history and expanding workforce development to building vibrant marketplaces, these businesses are shaping stronger, more connected communities.
    Lori Cothrun
  • Beyond Business Basics: How Dr. Janet Tate-Brown’s ‘We Rise’ Journey Sparked a Family Tradition of Black Entrepreneurship January 24, 2025
    Dr. Janet Tate-Brown, DNP, a board-certified nurse practitioner with years of experience in a hospital’s emergency department, excelled at patient care. However, when it came to business ownership, she felt like she needed a bit more guidance. That’s when she discovered We Rise, a no-fee business accelerator offered by Local First Arizona for the state’s […]
    Lori Cothrun
  • Tucson Zoo Saves 600,000 Gallons of Water Through Green Business Certification Program January 15, 2025
    The Reid Park Zoo in Tucson doesn’t have a typical water bill, in that the city covers that expense for the nonprofit organization. But, as a conservation-focused organization, zoo leadership still wanted to draw down its water usage even if most of the water it uses is reclaimed.
    Lori Cothrun