Local First Arizona
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Economic resilience isnât luck. Itâs liberation.
Too many Arizonans are one crisis away from losing everything. Economic resilience isnât just about
recovery â itâs about being prepared for the future đȘ
At Local First Arizona, weâre helping build systems that protect people, not just profits. That means investing
in local businesses, keeping dollars circulating close to home and creating opportunities that last!
This is how we build an economy that works for everyoneâ€ïž
05/31/2026
Grant readiness is often an organizational capacity issue and not just a writing problem.
Rural municipalities, Tribal governments and nonprofits across Arizona often have strong programs and real community need. Where things break down is in the infrastructure. This can look like board governance, financial systems, compliance frameworks or budget documentation.
The Arizona Economic Resource Center's Grant Basics Workshop Series addresses each of these directly.
Eleven free online sessions running through July, led by grant professionals and financial experts with deep experience in these funding environments.
Sessions are recorded and added to the Local First Learning Lab for ongoing access.
If your organization is building toward its first grant or trying to improve its track record, the schedule and registration are at: https://hubs.li/Q04jdyVr0
05/08/2026
Agnes Adams spent two decades watching healthcare workers go understaffed and women of color get locked out of a field they were built for.
She built Yond Institute anyway â a West Valley CNA training program designed around the reality of working families.
She went through We Rise. She won Demo Day. She got $10,000 to fund state accreditation and Arizona is better for itđ„
Twelve cohorts. Over 100 graduated businesses and counting.
We Rise Cohort 12 is coming.
Check out the link below to apply:
đ https://hubs.li/Q04fT2MP0
There are people in Arizona right now who know how to grow food. They just don't know yet that it can become a businessđ°
We've hit the year running and have launched two programs worth your attention; The Ag Business Boot Camp and The Loan Readiness Boot Camp!
Check out Kimber's full update âŹïž
Community banks have the apps, direct deposit and mobile check deposits.
What they don't have is a board of shareholders deciding your neighborhood isn't worth the investment.
The myth that local banks can't keep up is exactly what keeps billions of Arizona dollars flowing out of Arizona communities.
Every $100 you deposit at a big bank? $86 of it leaves.
Your money is already doing something. The question is whether it's doing it for youđ§
What does âtowards zero wasteâ really mean?
Itâs more than just recycling! Itâs about designing systems that value people and resources, not treating them like theyâre disposable.
In Arizona, this starts with us!
What small change will you make today?đ
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