Just a few minutes spent tidying up can go a long way. Make it just a little simpler with some advice/help from some Local First members!

Spring is here, and it's time to start getting your garden in order. In this months mythbuster, you will see it is cheaper to buy your supplies locally and support your local economy and community!

How to help your wallet this year... get your morning coffee from a local coffee shop instead of a corporate chain. Trust us! It usually tastes better too.

We ran the numbers on local and non-local date nights in Globe-Miami and Bisbee. You might be surprised by the results. 

Holiday shopping in Globe/Miami has never been easier! Check out 11 of our favorite places to buy gifts this holiday season! 

Sometimes we don’t fully appreciate what we have in our own backyard — until we see strangers coming from all over to enjoy it. In the fall and winter more and more visitors from Tucson and Phoenix are coming for day trips, or staying overnight in Globe to make ventures into different parts of the Pinals and the Tonto National Forest over several days. The attractions include seeing bright red and yellow leaves in October, a little snow after December, magnificent views in all directions, and roads and trails with almost no one else around. 

The 8th Annual Arizona Rural Policy Forum will be held at the Bullion Plaza Cultural Center in Miami, Arizona, during August 7 through 8, 2014. This annual forum, hosted by the Arizona Rural Development Council (AZRDC), a program of the Local First Arizona Foundation (LFAF), will connect rural economic development professionals, nonprofits, community leaders, business owners, and other rural stakeholders who are interested in sustaining rural communities.

If you have not yet explored the small town of Globe, Arizona, you need to start planning your weekend staycation right now. The quaint little town boasts a variety of fun activities, including hiking, biking, rafting, antiquing, golfing, and even a drive-in movie theater. While you're planning your trip, make sure to book your room at the Dream Manor Inn.