Category Archives: Local Small Business

I Am Tucson, So Are You

The joyful mosaic nearby the historic Charles Brown House in Downtown Tucson challenges all of us to reclaim our own definition of civic engagement. How do you actively participate in your city? How are you Tucson, too? Immersion is a … Continue reading

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Around Tucson’s Table of Tradition: Grateful for Small and Local

This weekend, it’s appropriate to reflect on localism and our reinvestment in all things local. From native ingredients that satisfy the foodie culture, to new respect for local nature, arts and culture — America is paying homage to the close-up … Continue reading

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Social Media Influence & Tucson Festival of Books

Conversations about books and the digital universe go hand-in-hand at the country’s fourth largest book festival.  Nooks, Kindles, iPads and mobile devices are everywhere in the tapestry of authors tents and books. Is there any doubt that communication, reading and … Continue reading

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A Tucson Locavore Tale: In Thanks for Local Food and Business

We choose local foods and businesses as part of a more sustainable lifestyle. In this all-American week of pilgrims and thanks I am pleased that the go-local movement is growing. Going local is about business, food and a way of … Continue reading

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