Reinventing Local Economy, Thomas Barr, Executive Director of Local First Arizona

“If you’re living here you have  responsibility to make this place what you want it to be.” - Thomas Barr

It's one thing to shop local, another thing to be a local business, but what's it like being an organization who's mission is reinventing how it's local economy works? Listen to Local First Arizona's Executive Director, Thomas Barr share what this big idea is and where it's going.

Local First Arizona is a nonprofit organization that celebrates independent, locally owned businesses. We support, promote and advocate for a strong local business community and raise public awareness of the economic and cultural benefits provided by strong local economies. Local businesses contribute to a sustainable economy for Arizona and build vibrant communities we're all proud to call home.