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TweetPinShareContributed Photo: The Pines Inn and Suites in Cottonwood was an early applicant for this funding and installed a solar array on the roof of the hotel. Rural and tribal …
Local First Arizona Launches Grant Writing Services for Rural Energy for America Program Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy ADOT Contributed Article PHOENIX – Local First Arizona proudly announces the newly redesigned “Keep Arizona Beautiful” specialty license plate. The plate is available for purchase through the Arizona Department of …
Local First Arizona debuts new “Keep Arizona Beautiful” specialty license plate Read More
TweetPinShareAims to increase capacity for more cities, towns, and nonprofits to win competitive federal, state, and foundation grants to build a stronger economy Contributed Article PHOENIX – After the economic …
Local First Arizona launches the Arizona Economic Recovery Center Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: The Gila Valley Food Coalition will seek input during a stakeholder meeting March 18. Contributed Article SAFFORD – The Gila Valley Food Coalition is hosting …
Gila Valley Food Coalition seeks input through stakeholder meeting March 18 Read More TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald A one-of-a-kind e-commerce site showcasing the most unique products and experiences from Arizona’s local businesses and standout entrepreneurs Contributed Article Phoenix — Just in time …
Local First Arizona launches the Shop Arizona Marketplace, get shopping November 23 Read More
TweetPinShareApplications now open, first cohort to convene in 2021 Contributed Article/Courtesy Local First Arizona PHOENIX – Local First Arizona is expanding on its work of building an inclusive, diverse local …
Local First Arizona launches We Rise Black Business Accelerator Program Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Eat Local Gila Valley Contributed Article GRAHAM COUNTY – The Gila Valley boasts an impressive variety of local agricultural growers and food producers across the region. Obtaining quantitative data, …
Take the Gila Valley Food Security survey Read More
TweetPinShareCalls for support of small businesses September 1 – 30 with new action card, chances to win Contributed Article PHOENIX – Local First Arizona’s annual statewide campaign, called Independents Week, …
Local First Arizona’s ‘Indie Week’ turns into monthlong campaign Read More TweetPinShareLocal First Arizona Foundation to issue grants to businesses required to close during the pandemic Contributed Article PHOENIX – The Governor’s Office is partnering with Local First Arizona Foundation to …
Arizona Rent and Mortgage Relief Grant Program accepting applications August 20 Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Article PHOENIX – From July 27-31, 2020, Local First Arizona will hold a weeklong campaign to inform Arizonans that keeping their checking or savings account in a global big …
Local First Arizona’s Move Your Money campaign takes aim at big banks Read More