Let It Roll at Indie Bowl!

Grab some friends and join Local First Arizona and Psyko Steve Presents on Saturday, July 13 at one of the few locally owned bowling alleys in the state, Let It Roll Bowl, for a friendly amateur bowling tournament and fundraiser.

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Jun 26, 2024

Startup education company wins $15,000 at Demo Day pitch competition

Jun 26, 2024

Local First Arizona’s annual Demo Day pitch competition celebrates the future of Black entrepreneurship. Six graduates of Local First’s We Rise Business Accelerator pitched their businesses and visions for growth to a panel of judges and audience.

Jun 26, 2024

6 tips for swim season from Hubbard Family Swim School

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With school out and temperatures soaring, the swimming season is in full swing! Here’s how to keep your kids safe — and why swim lessons are so helpful.

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#IndieWeekAZ 2024: Show Your Indie Love!

Jun 26, 2024

Here at Local First, we treasure Arizona’s independent businesses and consider it our duty and privilege to shine a light on these local indie gems so you can enjoy them, too. Each year, we turn up the indie love during the National Independents Week. From June 28 - July 4, organizations like ours designate a full week to supporting and helping raise awareness of locally-owned businesses.

Jun 26, 2024

Local First receives $1 million from Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation

Jun 26, 2024

The largest private donation in Local First Arizona's history will double the size of a community garden and support training programs for Black and Hispanic business owners.

Jun 26, 2024