Buy Local

The Power of Choice:
Every time you make a purchase, you're exercising power of choice.

The choice is yours. You have the power to strengthen & enrich your community.

Local Business Directory

Use the Local First Arizona directory to find hundreds of our local member businesses.

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Shop Local poster campaign

Shop Local Posters

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T-shirts

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Buying local works!

Discover how SCF Arizona, a 555-employee company, indirectly supports 3,600 jobs and creates a half billion dollar impact on Arizona! Read the economic study »

WeekendZona

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Small Wonders

Our Small Wonders map shows you one-of-a-kind shopping experiences in Phoenix, Tempe, Glendale, Scottsdale, Tucson, and Verde Valley. Get the maps and get out »

Arizona Favorites

A who's-who of Arizona gives us their Top 10 local favorites. Discover these hidden treasures »

Source Locally for Your Business

Economic studies

View our economic studies page, chock-full of hard facts on buying local.

Procurement Matters

Local firm, Wist Office Products, generates nearly three times the economic impact as out-of-state competitor.

In western Michigan, a 10% shift of spending from chains to locally-owned businesses would create nearly $140 million in new economic activity, add over 1600 new jobs to the area, and provide over $50 million in new wages.

SCF Arizona Case Study

SCF Arizona, a "sleeping giant" in the Arizona economy.

Did you know?

For every two jobs national retailers bring to a community, three jobs are lost as a result of local businesses closing down.
When you shop locally owned businesses, your money is re-circulated over and over and creates up to 75% more tax revenue to our community and state.
Independent businesses raise the standard of living in your community because they take their profits and buy products and services from other local businesses, thus creating more and more tax revenues needed for the community to thrive.
Millions of dollars of tax revenue subsidies handed to chains by financially-starved local governments drain even more tax revenue from our community and state.
Blighted empty shopping areas are created in your community when chain stores re-locate to a more lucrative shopping center, or leave altogether. Literally hundreds of big stores are abandoned each year across the United States.
Independent businesses are unique enterprises that contribute to the character of our community by offering a more diverse selections of goods and services.
Independent businesses provide meaningful service with a personal touch. It matters to them that you are satisfied and will come back again.
Carefully planned predatory pricing practices have allowed national chains to establish virtual monopolies as they drive local competition out of business. And then they raise their prices.

Make a difference with a few simple steps:

Make a decision to find and patronize a locally owned business, wherever possible.
Dine at a local, independent restaurant and treat yourself to a unique and personal dining experience.
When you shop online with out-of-state companies, it doesn't contribute a dime to the local economy. So check for members who offer the same products locally, and some even deliver.
Look for the Local First Arizona logo when you shop and tell other independent businesses about Local First Arizona.
Use our business directory to locate businesses offering specific goods or services, or you can view a complete list of Local First Arizona member businesses and the categories in which they are listed.
Tell your associates, family, and friends what is happening and why. We all create our communities. Let's create strong and vibrant communities as a legacy for those who follow.
Support Local First Arizona by donating, or join us as a member business or friend.