Phoenix-based startup to appear on ABC's 'Shark Tank,' pitch venture to investors

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Local entrepreneurs Samantha Meis and Connor Riley will be swimming with the sharks this Friday. The two will be featured on ABC’s Shark Tank, a show where entrepreneurs are introduced to extremely wealthy potential investors and will have the opportunity to pitch their business in hopes of gaining funding. Read story

Bodega 420 offers market with 'mom-and-pop' essence in heart of Roosevelt Row

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Nestled between a mixed-use vacant lot and deceptively lazy Fifth Street, Bodega 420’s inviting lawn is as welcoming as the community it serves. The converted residence is Roosevelt Row’s only locally owned grocery, but feels more like a home than a market. Read story

Local bike shop sees business increase since moving to backyard location

HoodRide bicycles engages the community through a non-traditional bike repair and retail shop that operates out of re-purposed shipping containers in a downtown Phoenix backyard. Read story

Sales of locally grown fruit and vegetable baskets aided by independent bookstore

Local bookstore Lawn Gnome Publishing will now act as a registration site for Farmyard’s CSA basket service, a weekly subscription system delivering fresh fruits and vegetables. Read story

CO+HOOTS coworking space looks to add a second location, take on more members

CO+HOOTS, a coworking space based in downtown Phoenix, is considering a second location. This would increase the amount of businesses housed in CO+HOOTS’ collaborative work environment. Read story

New sports grill opens near Chase Field, hosts lunch for Make a Wish Foundation participant

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Game Seven Grill, new sports bar and grill in downtown, hosted a Make a Wish Foundation luncheon for a 5-year-old boy who wanted to be a Diamondbacks player. The restaurant opened four weeks ago and served southern barbecue. Read story

Poll results: Better of Downtown

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After our critique of State Press Magazine’s Best of Downtown, we conducted our own poll to determine what our readers felt were the best of locations. Our categories differ at times because we felt they better represent the unique offerings of downtown Phoenix. More than 500 votes were cast in total, with the most in the category of “Best Coffee Shop.” Please enjoy our readers’ selections for the top downtown locations. Read story

Mobile photo booth offers simplicity, quality

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Picture Phoenix, fit inside a photo booth. A new approach to portrait photography, The Social Station, had its official launch party Thursday night at Levine Machine, one of Phoenix’s eclectic showrooms in the warehouse district. Read story

Medical marijuana dispensary opens along light rail

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The first licensed medical-marijuana dispensary in Phoenix opened Wednesday next to the new Sky Train Terminal. Read story

Practical Art marks fifth anniversary with celebration at gallery space

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Practical Art, located north of Camelback Road on Central Avenue, will be celebrating its five-year anniversary this weekend. The event will feature food, beverages, live music and an art raffle. Read story