Local businesses is flourishing in Clarkdale. There have been several businesses open up in just the past year! These include the Copper Art Museum, The Clarkdale Caboose Gift Shop, Verde River Adventures, Made in Clarkdale’s Corner Gallery, Four – Eight Wineworks, Treasure Junkies, The Clarkdale Market and there is a new boutique opening up this… Read More
Fodor’s names Slide Rock State Park one of America’s Top Ten
Slide Rock State Park is one of those rare places that you hear about all across the nation. It’s well known for its natural water slide, and its setting in Oak Creek Canyon in Sedona makes it attract thousands of tourists a year, despite its own well-known reputation. Fodor’s Travel blog’s recent post on the… Read More
Traveling Locally is a Big Boost to the Arizona’s Rural Economy
Thanks to the Arizona Office of Tourism, we know the positive impact tourism can have on our local economy. The billions of dollars spent by tourists in all 15 counties contribute to the creation of thousands of jobs, economic development opportunities, and increased tax revenues. Here’s something to think about: What if Arizonans spent their… Read More
8th Annual Arizona Rural Policy Forum to be Held in Globe/Miami
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… Read More
Historical Preservation and Adaptive Reuse Important to Arizona Economy
Local First Arizona has been a strong advocate for adaptive reuse projects and historical preservation. Both of these concepts have proven to be strong economic development tools in cities and towns across the state. Adaptive reuse consists of maintaining the structure and character of old buildings for a new use. In Phoenix, Local First Arizona has… Read More
Welcome to the new AZRDC.org
The Arizona Rural Development Council (AZRDC) is a program of Local First Arizona Foundation, a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to building collaborative partnerships across community organizations, government, and the private sector for the benefit of all Arizona communities. AZRDC is working to enhance the vitality and capacity of rural communities by linking business and policy… Read More
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