Did you know that this is the 7th anniversary of National Independents Week? This is a week during which you are encouraged to go local. Local businesses everywhere are linking arms to remind America that we are the backbone of the American economy.

 In Arizona, you can take the pledge:

I hereby take the pledge to buy locally
during National Independents Week,
June 29 through July 5, to help celebrate
the diversity and vibrancy that makes
me proud to call Arizona Home.

You can also learn 10 tips for shopping local and download a coupon to receive 20% off from all local vendors participating in this promotion.

Participating companies include the following. Please note that some businesses have more than one location. The cities listed are their main locations - click the links to view their full listings.

Scottsdale           A Touch of Warmth
Tempe               Advanced Handyman Services LLC
Phoenix              Arizona Art Supply
Scottsdale           Armoire Home
Avondale            Auto Warranty Specialists-Warranties 4 Wheels
Phoenix              Bards Books A Community Book Store
Scottsdale           Be You - Be Well Chiropractic
Glendale             Bell Signs
Phoenix              Body Soul Printing LLC
Phoenix              Bomberos Cafe & Wine Bar
Phoenix              Bunky Boutique
Mesa                 Cage World
Tempe               Changing Hands Bookstore
Phoenix              Community Tire/Auto Svc Specialists
Scottsdale           Cowboy Ciao
Fountain Hills       D'Elia Photographic, LLC
Phoenix              Desert Song Yoga & Massage Center
Scottsdale           Digestif
Surprise             DiscoverTheRegion.com
Phoenix              Dog Eared Pages Used Books
Phoenix              Down 2 Earth Gardens LLC
Phoenix              Duck and Decanter
phoenix              eeko studio
Phoenix              eightlim yoga
Phoenix              Embellish Home
Scottsdale           Farrelli's Cinema Supper Club & Catering
Glendale             Framin' Works Glendale
Phoenix              Framin' Works Phoenix
Phoenix              Frances
Phoenix              Furniture Affair
Phoenix              Halo Precision Piercing LLC
Scottsdale           Harper's Nurseries & Flower Shoppe
Phoenix              Heard Museum
Tempe               Hoodlums Music and Movies
Scottsdale           Hotel Valley Ho
Scottsdale           Jolta Java Coffee House & Cafe
Phoenix              just breathe, a wellness sanctuary
Scottsdale           Kazimierz World Wine Bar
Scottsdale           Kidstop Specialty Toys & Books
Phoenix              Kinesphere Studio
Phoenix              Kokopelli's Kitchen
Phoenix              Lizabel's Treasures
Phoenix              Made Art Boutique
Phoenix              Mama Java's CoffeeHouse
Phoenix              Mane Attraction Salon
Tempe               Mood Swings Salon
Scottsdale           Moonbeams- the sleep shop for little ones
Phoenix              Noble Beast
Phoenix              Paris Envy
Tempe               Phoenix Rock Gym
Phoenix              Pink Spot Coffee and Ice Cream
Scottsdale           Pop The Soda Shop
Phoenix              Practical Art on Central
Phoenix              Samurai Comics
Phoenix              ShopDevious.com Beauty Lounge & Boutique
Scottsdale           Sierra H Broadcasting, Inc.
Phoenix              Sky Fitness
Phoenix              Southwest Gardener
Phoenix              Souvia Tea
Tempe               Spinato's Pizza
Phoenix              Spoken Boutique
Phoenix              SuTRA Midtown Yoga
Tempe               The Flower Shoppe
Phoenix              The Mosaic Guys @ D&D Tile
Phoenix              Tony Felice PR & Marketing
Scottsdale           Two Plates Full
Gilbert                Udder Delights
Scottsdale           Uncorked - The Unpretentious Wine Bar
Phoenix              Urban Cookies
Scottsdale           Urban Kidz
Phoenix              Urban Southwest
Scottsdale           Via Mediterranee
Tempe               Wet Paint Artist Supply
Tempe               Wist Office Products

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Thinking of buying or selling a home in the Phoenix Area? We'd be happy to assist you in the buying or selling process. Feel free to contact me by phone 602-595-8900 or email anna.banana@cox.net. You can also visit our website for more information on the Phoenix and surrounding areas: www.AnnaBananaRealty.com.