Go Local Arizona marks five years supporting Arizona small businesses

Go Local Arizona is celebrating its fifth anniversary after building a network of 475 Arizona business members through online listings, Facebook communities and regular networking events. The milestone underscores the group’s push to give local businesses more visibility and connections at a time when many small firms still face heavy competition for customers. Why it matters: - Go Local Arizona says its model helps Arizona small businesses get discovered by local customers without paying for traditional marketing at agency-level costs. - The organization’s mix of directory listings, social groups and networking events gives small businesses multiple ways to build sales leads and business relationships. - Membership starts at $99 a year, making the service accessible to smaller operators. What happened: - Go Local Arizona marked its fifth anniversary on June 16, 2026. - Founder Neil A. Schneider launched the organization in 2021 to support Arizona small businesses during the COVID recovery period. - The group now has 475 members across a range of industries in Arizona. - Go Local Arizona published a company announcement inviting businesses to join. The details: - The organization operates an online directory where members can add company information, contact details, website links, service areas, reviews, articles, photos and other resources. - Go Local Arizona also runs Arizona-focused Facebook communities that help residents find local businesses and ask for recommendations. - Members can attend monthly in-person networking events and biweekly Zoom sessions, for as many as 72 networking events a year. - Go Local Arizona introduced a Premium Membership in 2025 for $288 a year. - Premium Membership includes a professionally produced video interview, expanded social media promotion, promotional materials and other visibility tools. - Members have published more than 206 blog posts through the organization’s content program. - Schneider said the premium tier was created in response to member demand for more ways to tell their stories and build credibility. Between the lines: - Go Local Arizona is positioning itself as an alternative to chambers of commerce and traditional marketing channels. - Schneider said the organization does not take sponsorships or memberships from large corporations or cities and instead holds them accountable. - The group’s value proposition is simple: more visibility can lead to more customers, and more connections can lead to more business. - Member testimonials point to social media engagement, SEO benefits and direct leads as key outcomes. What’s next: - Go Local Arizona said it will keep focusing on affordable visibility, relationship-based networking and practical marketing support as it enters its sixth year. - The organization plans to keep expanding its community-driven approach for Arizona business owners. - More information is available through the company’s website.