Local business owner combines art, economy

By , on Friday, April 12th, 2013

Business owner Kimber Lanning works to improve the community and businesses through Local First Arizona. Her other endeavors include Stinkweeds, a new and old music store, and Modified Arts, a gallery on Roosevelt Row. Read story

Devoured Phoenix Culinary Classic brings large crowds, showcases restaurants' new items

By , on Sunday, March 10th, 2013
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This weekend, foodies, culinary enthusiasts and hipsters alike gathered for one of the most highly anticipated events of the year — the Devoured Phoenix Culinary Classic at the Phoenix Art Museum, which hosted the event on both Saturday and Sunday, along with Local First Arizona and Devour Phoenix. Read story

Certified Local Fall Festival moves downtown

By , on Monday, November 12th, 2012
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Local First Arizona held its Certified Local Fall Festival in downtown Phoenix for the first time ever on Saturday. Read story

Squash Blossom cafe to open in old Pasta Bar location

By , on Friday, June 22nd, 2012
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Squash Blossom, near McKinley and First streets, will open around July 4. It will fill the space previously occupied by Pasta Bar and will offer a coffee and espresso bar. Read story

Local First Arizona launches mobile app to highlight local businesses close to light rail

By , on Wednesday, October 12th, 2011
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Local First Arizona launched a free mobile application Wednesday as part of a new push to encourage riders to shop at local businesses near the light rail. Read story

411 Effect to connect students and local businesses

By , on Monday, February 22nd, 2010
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411 Effect, an organization of about 30 downtown students, will host a business expo, fashion show and networking mixer on April 6. Open to everyone, the event is intended to attract people to the Downtown campus, provide opportunities for students and give businesses and student organizations a chance to get their name out, said 411 Effect President Louanna Faine. Read story

Concert wraps up Civic Space opening

By , on Friday, May 8th, 2009
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The last of a series of free public events will take place at the Civic Space Friday night, concluding a run of community-driven activities new to the city. Read story