Friday, July 11, 2008

Think Local - Buy Local


As a native Arizona-owned company, M.R. Designs & Gifts has always believed in supporting local companies. Since our inception, we have sought out a variety of quality Arizona-made products to feature in our unique gifts and gift baskets. In fact, here are some of the local companies we have supported, and the list continues to grow!

Today, we are pleased to announce that we have joined Local First Arizona, the business directory of locally-owned, independent businesses that are the backbone of the Arizona economy. Local First Arizona categorizes local restaurants, retailers, services, even green and eco-friendly companies.

Our owner, Jenifer Anseth, recalls the first large convention gift basket order we created almost 7 years ago - "I'll never forget the look of disbelief on the employees at Arizona Gunslinger when we loaded up the SUV with over 450 bottles of their hot sauce. I remember thinking 'Wow, my little business is having an impact on the local economy!'"

Did you know? ... When you shop at a locally owned business, 45 cents of every dollar stays in Arizona - versus only 13 cents of every dollar spent at a national chain!

"Put your money where your house is..Shop Local"

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