Mar 24, 2014

Create an Impact In Your Community: Shop Local!By Anne GillAhwatukee.com

Ahwatukee, AZ – Where we shop, where we eat, where we gather and have fun — all of it makes our community home. While Ahwatukee doesn’t have the traditional downtown brick and mortar setting, two years ago, the Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce collaborated with the Ahwatukee Foothills News to create the “Main Street Ahwatukee” section.

The “Main Street Ahwatukee” program is an economic development initiative that seeks to strengthen local businesses, and educate the public about the importance of buying locally whenever possible. This virtual Main Street has helped connect the residents to our business community. As the chamber celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, I hope you will celebrate and support the businesses that help invigorate our community.

The Shop Local sentiment continues to be our focus year-round. We know many in our community already make it a habit to shop local first, knowing they can make a difference. Main Street has helped the community discover new and favorite neighborhood merchants. It’s helped the community to understand Ahwatukee in a more holistic and engaging way by capturing the life and energy of local businesses within these pages.

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