activities · 6
what they do
direct service · 1
- Connects consumers with local Arizona food producersOperates a digital platform that helps consumers discover, buy, and support local food across Arizona, including a local food directory, stories, and resources that celebrate the state’s food community.
advocacy · 1
- Advocates for entrepreneurship as key to Arizona's economyPositions entrepreneurship as central to building a lasting and resilient Arizona economy through advocacy efforts that elevate the role of local businesses in regional development.
capacity building · 4
- Operates a commercial kitchen program for food entrepreneurs Culinary Training and Food Entrepreneurship ProgramsRuns a two-year Community Kitchen program that provides food entrepreneurs with access to licensed commercial kitchen facilities, enabling them to legally produce and scale their food products.
- Promotes rural Arizona destinations Historic Route & Cultural Heritage InterpretationProvides information about rural Arizona destinations, including details on activities, accommodations, and cultural and historic sites, to support local economies through visitation and engagement.
- Provides business incubation and training for food entrepreneursOffers a six-week Good Food Boot Camp and longer-term incubator programs that provide expert support, best practices, and business consulting to help new food entrepreneurs scale from ideation to market. Participants receive quarterly goal-setting meetings with business consultants.
- Supports inclusive economic development across Arizona Local Food System DevelopmentDrives inclusive community and economic development in Arizona by delivering resources to rural, Tribal, suburban, and urban communities to expand economic opportunity. This includes targeted support for local entrepreneurs and food producers.
strategies · 3
how they think
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- Fostering local pride and community support for economic development community-driven economic developmentThe organization builds a movement centered on local pride and community support to advance a thriving and diverse economy, recognizing that community engagement is key to sustainable economic growth.
- Promoting entrepreneurship as a foundation for sustainable economic development entrepreneurship-centered developmentThe organization promotes entrepreneurship as the fundamental driver of sustainable economic development in Arizona, believing that supporting new and existing businesses is crucial for long-term prosperity.
- Supporting food entrepreneurs through integrated infrastructure and consulting integrated_infrastructure_and_consultingThe organization supports food entrepreneur success by combining access to physical infrastructure with ongoing business consulting, recognizing that both resources are essential for business growth and sustainability.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
Community Kitchen program
Two-year incubation program providing access to commercial kitchen facilities and permitting support for food-based businesses
Devour Culinary Classic
Annual culinary event celebrating Arizona’s local food culture and honoring outstanding food entrepreneurs
Explore #RuralAZ
Initiative to promote and support businesses in rural Arizona communities through visibility and resource access
Good Food Boot Camp
Six-week program designed to help food entrepreneurs scale their business from ideation to marketplace
Local Learning Lab
On-demand business resources and consulting for entrepreneurs, including marketing, financial planning, and operational scaling
relationships · 3
who they work with
- Good Food Finder AZ Partner — Co-branded program delivery and referral pathway for food entrepreneurship resources.
- Local First Partner — Collaborates with Local First on boot camps and incubators for food entrepreneurs and farmers.
- Local First Arizona Coalition — Operates the Business Coalition for members to join and support local businesses.