AAUW NWV presents founder, CEO of Local First Arizona
SPEAKER
Posted 1/7/22
The American Association of University Women, Northwest Valley branch, hosts speaker Kimber Lanning 9 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, in person at the Sun City West Foundation Building, 14465 R.H. Johnson …
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AAUW NWV presents founder, CEO of Local First Arizona
SPEAKER
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The American Association of University Women, Northwest Valley branch, hosts speaker Kimber Lanning 9 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, in person at the Sun City West Foundation Building, 14465 R.H. Johnson Blvd., and by Zoom.
Lanning is Founder and CEO of Local First Arizona, a statewide organization implementing innovative strategies for new models of economic development that create vibrant local economies. Lanning is an entrepreneur, business leader and community development specialist who works to cultivate strong self-reliant communities and inspire a higher quality of life for people across Arizona. Lanning’s passions, which are seen throughout her work, include fostering cultural diversity and inclusion, economic resilience and responsible growth for Arizona.
Lanning has grown Local First Arizona into a widely-respected organization that is leading the nation in implementing systems and policies to ensure a level playing field for entrepreneurial endeavors of all sizes. With over 3,000 business members and three statewide offices, she leads a team of 30 who work on a diverse array of programs ranging from healthy local food access, entrepreneurial development in under-resourced communities, sustainable business certification, and rural community development, each of which plays a part in building sustainable and resilient local economies.
Lanning has received numerous awards for her diverse work and extensive leadership. In 2014, she was recognized as the Citizen Leader of the Year by the International Economic Development Council, a pivotal moment in recognizing the use of localist policies as a force for economic development. Her work in promoting adaptive reuse in Phoenix’s urban core was recognized by the American Planning Association, which presented Lanning with the Distinguished Citizen Planner Award in 2013. She has also been named one of the “50 Most Influential Women in Arizona,” was the recipient of the Athena Award by the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce in 2013 and was the 2014 Leader of the Year in Public Policy.
