Staff Reports | Business & Commerce
Ideas Collide, a global creative marketing agency based in Arizona, has announced a strategic partnership with Local First Arizona and new commitments tied to Arizona Gives Day as it works toward a goal of reaching $5 million in total community giveback by 2028.
The announcement follows the company’s 20th anniversary and surpassing $4 million in cumulative community giveback. As part of Arizona Gives Day on April 7, Ideas Collide launched a matching gift initiative and extended its commitment to support Local First Arizona through April 2027, according to a press release.
The partnership centers on supporting Arizona’s small business ecosystem, entrepreneurs and community-based organizations throughout the state.
The effort builds on previously announced investments, including support for the State Forty-Eight Foundation and continued partnerships with Phoenix Children’s Hospital Foundation and Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health.
The company also maintains ongoing collaboration with the Arizona Technology Council focused on innovation and entrepreneurship.
“Arizona Gives Day highlights what’s possible when communities come together,” Matthew Clyde, founder, president and chief strategist at Ideas Collide, said. “We think about these investments as force multipliers. By supporting important community organizations across Arizona, we’re investing in the future needs of our state entrepreneurs and small businesses, creating a halo effect that drives opportunity, growth and long-term impact across our communities.”
Through the partnership with Local First Arizona, Ideas Collide will support advocacy efforts and programming designed to assist small businesses and local entrepreneurs. This includes continued backing of initiatives such as Fuerza Local and We Rise business accelerators, which provide resources, mentorship and opportunities for emerging business leaders across Arizona.
“We’re grateful for Ideas Collide’s commitment and the role they continue to play in supporting entrepreneurs across Arizona,” Kimber Lanning, founder of Local First Arizona, said. “Investments like this create momentum that extends far beyond any one program, helping more businesses grow which enables entire communities to thrive.”
