Great info from Local First AZ.  Times are tough economically for most people, spending is down.  This is hard on everyone but particularly on small businesses.  If you are planning on doing some holiday shopping anyway choose locally owned businesses.  Supporting local small businesses is important and it is great to see when local officials bring attention to this.  Kudos to Mayor Phil Gordon and thanks to Local First for all they do to help the little guy!

Phoenix Mayor Proclaims ‘Buy Local Week!’
December 8th – 14th Focuses on Boosting Local Economy

As consumers head out to do their holiday shopping this year, Mayor Phil Gordon says “keep your money where your home is!”

The inaugural Buy Local Week represents a big step and tremendous act of support for LFA and all of our members.

“Consumers can make simple choices that will affect the long-term health of the city,” says Kimber Lanning, executive director of Local First Arizona.

“Local businesses throughout Phoenix have been an important part of the City’s economic development and in these challenging economic times, we are asking our residents to make buying decisions that can have a greater positive impact where they live,” said City of Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon.

On Tuesday, December 2nd, a press conference will take place at the Light Rail Stop to officially announce and introduce Buy Local Week to local business owners, consumers and council members.

LOCAL FIRST IS ASKING FOR YOUR PRESENCE AT THE PRESS CONFERENCE!!!

LET’S SHOW THE POWER IN NUMBERS.  BRING SIGNS & BANNERS FROM YOUR BUSINESSES!!

COME OUT, HAVE FUN & SHOW YOUR PASSION AND SUPPORT FOR BUY LOCAL WEEK!

Buy Local Week – Press Conference
Tuesday, December 2nd
10:30am
Light Rail Stop @ Central & Washington

To cheer on the local businesses that are the backbone of the economy, the entire Phoenix City Council has agreed to wear or bring an item to the press conference that was purchased at a local business in their district!

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