Kimber Lanning

CEO/Founder, Local First Arizona 

Kimber Lanning is founder of Local First Arizona, the statewide organization working to build a diverse and inclusive Arizona's economy. Kimber 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.

Kimber has grown Local First Arizona into a widely respected community and economic development organization that is leading the nation in implementing systems and policies to ensure a level playing field for entrepreneurial endeavors of all sizes. The Local First team includes 50 staff who work on a diverse array of programs ranging from healthy local food access, entrepreneurial development, and rural community development, each of which plays a part in building sustainable and resilient local economies.