As Americans, a percentage of our earned income is taxed by our federal and state governments. If left alone, we have little control over where this money goes and often surrender it to programs outside our local communities. Utilizing tax credits is a tangible way to ensure our hard-earned money is returned directly to organizations… Read More
Get Kids Excited to Learn with Science Happens Here
Local First Arizona, the Arizona Rural Development Council, and the Arizona SciTech Festival are presenting Science Happens Here to help advance STEM education in rural Arizona. The program officially launched in Safford, Arizona, last month. Our hope is that parents will encourage their children to explore science and have fun learning and conducting experiments at home.… Read More
Guest Blog: Taliesin Kicks off a Four-Year Studio Project for Globe-Miami
Last night the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture kicked off its partnership with Globe-Miami at a public presentation at Bullion Plaza. For the next four years, the school will conduct a studio project focusing on Globe-Miami that promises to increase the vitality, beauty, and sustainability of our communities. Aaron Betsky, dean of the school,… Read More
Pitching to the Media Workshop held in Prescott
On Monday, March 2 Local First Arizona staff ventured to Prescott for a workshop for the community’s locally owned businesses. The workshop, titled Working Collaboratively to Pitch to the Media, was hosted by the Prescott Downtown Partnership, the Prescott Area Lodging Association and Local First Arizona and was held at the Hassayampa Inn. About 25… Read More
From Flip Flops to Flannel: One VISTA’s Journey From Big City Life to Service in a Small Town
This blog post was written by Kelsey Melvin, Local First Arizona’s Americorps VISTA working as outreach coordinator in northern Arizona and based in Cottonwood. I had several people give me that, “oh boy, good luck” look as I was congratulated upon announcing my commitment to AmeriCorps VISTA service and my assignment in Cottonwood, Arizona. I… Read More
Solar Energy coming to Northern Arizona Winery
Page Springs Cellars has announced a plan to install more than 375 solar panels at their vineyard and winery in northern Arizona. The solar panels will generate more than 85 percent of the winery’s needed energy. The partnership with Harmon Solar marks the first agreement of its kind, establishing Page Springs as the first winery… Read More
