Founded in 2003 by Executive Director Kimber Lanning, Local First Arizona (LFA) is a community and economic development organization working to strengthen local economies. LFA educates consumers about the interconnectedness of the economy, trains small businesses to be more effective and more competitive, helps larger Arizona businesses and institutions tell their story as champions of Arizona, and creates programs and events that make it fun and easy to discover local businesses and buy local. Visit www.localfirstaz.com for more information and a directory of more than 3,000 locally owned businesses.

Join our group of locally-owned and diverse businesses of all industries that share one thing in common: the desire to create a prosperous and thriving economy. Together, we’re going to tell your story as an Arizona homegrown company so that we can connect those businesses and individuals to your brand. When you win, we all win. We're here for you! Join today: http://localfirstaz.com/join/index.php

Business Development

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Local First Arizona

Local First Arizona's headquarters in Phoenix, United States

Kimber Lanning

Jason Lowry

Korandus B. Armstead

Thomas Barr

Rafael F. Tapia Jr.

Lynita Johnson

The Business Development and Coordination team at Local First Arizona (LFA) focuses on building strategic partnerships, enhancing local business competitiveness, and fostering sustainable economic growth. They work collaboratively with local businesses to amplify their stories, provide resources for branding and development, and create initiatives that connect these businesses to the community. Their goal is to drive collective success and sustain a thriving Arizona economy through targeted outreach, resource management, and coalition building.

Business Development and Coordination

The Marketing and Public Relations Team at Local First Arizona is responsible for promoting and enhancing the visibility of Arizona's locally-owned businesses. This team develops strategic marketing campaigns, manages public relations efforts, and creates compelling digital content to engage the community and highlight the importance of supporting local economies. Their efforts ensure that Local First Arizona's programs, events, and member businesses are effectively communicated and celebrated throughout the state.

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Local First Arizona

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Business Development and Coordination

Marketing and Public Relations Team

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