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Wednesday, 08 May 2013 13:35
Thank You to Piracle: Founding Member of the Local First Leaders Circle
The Local First Leaders Circle is growing! This group of community-minded business owners provides financial support for Local First Utah. Their $1000 annual sponsorship allows us to fulfill our mission, which is to empower a movement recognizing the value and vitality of locally owned, independent businesses to our communities and…
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Friday, 03 May 2013 14:11
What's Next in The Mentors Series
Local First Utah is presenting an ongoing Mentors Series, a forum for sharing best practices among independent businesses. On Thursday, May 16th from 7 pm- 8:30, we will host a Creative Funding Panel, presented in collaboration with Utah Specialty and Utah’s Own. The event is free, but requires your RSVP…
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Wednesday, 01 May 2013 13:41
Central Ninth Jane's Walk, Diversity in the Details
Who? The walk is free and open to anyone interested in getting to know the Central Ninth neighborhood. The event is co-hosted by Local First Utah and Salt Lake City’s Redevelopment Agency, the “RDA”. When? This Saturday, May 4th, at 2pm Where? Salt Lake City’s Central Ninth Neighborhood. We’ll begin…
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Wednesday, 01 May 2013 12:02
Meet Us at MacCool's!
The Local First Davis County chapter is growing! Don’t miss the next Local First Davis Mixer on Thursday, May 9th at MacCool’s Public House in Layton. Try the Hive Winery’s delectable fruit wines, as well as appetizers provided by MacCool’s. Enjoy local artwork from The Hive Gallery, and learn more…
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Friday, 19 April 2013 15:01
Thank You to Amour Spreads: Founding Member of the Local First Leader's Circle
Recently, Local First Utah launched the Local First Leader’s Circle, a group of business owners and citizens who are committed to the 'buy local' movement, and directly provide Local First Utah with financial support. We’d like to honor and thank Amour Spreads, one of the founding members of the Local…
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Wednesday, 03 April 2013 15:40
Place Makers & Dragon Tamers
Located smack dab in the middle of the state, Gunnison City is home to just over 3,000 people, the nation’s longest continuously operating cinema, and a dragon. The staff of Local First Utah (all two of us!) had the opportunity to visit this small town at the behest of Gunnison…
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Friday, 29 March 2013 13:26
Local First Headquarters Debut!
The first event in our new headquarters, located in the Central Ninth district, was a rousing success! Thank you to our skilled presenters, as well as food and drink artisans Laziz Middle Eastern Spreads and the Crazy Tea Lady for their contributions. Special thanks to all who came to learn…
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Friday, 22 March 2013 12:14
Manufacturers & Mentors Series: Social Media, Marketing & Public Relations for the Local Business
Feeling muddled over marketing? Puzzled by public relations? Stumped by social media strategy? Here's your chance to ask the experts. Learn what you need to remember, and more importantly what you can afford to forget! Join us on Thursday, March 28th from 7 to 8:30 pm at Local First Utah Headquarters (865…
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Tuesday, 19 March 2013 10:37
Plates & Palates, Mixing & Mingling
Plates & Palates, located in Bountiful, hosted our Local First Davis County Mixer last Thursday. Open since 2004, the business began as catering company, with a retail space where they sold kitchenwares. Over time, as result of customer demand and loyalty, the business has expanded into a thriving lunch spot…
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Friday, 08 March 2013 09:55
Mixing It Up With Local First Davis!
Local First Davis March Mixer Join us this Thursday at Plates and Palates for another great gathering of Davis County locavores. The local movement is on fire in Davis County! Enjoy great food and the company of friends who are committed to supporting all things LOCAL! Plate and Palates…
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