Business

Local First Arizona teaches local businesses how to leverage their story

In response to a massive chain-store-to-local-business shift in the Phoenix metropolitan area, nonprofit group Local First Arizona held a business seminar, which presented fundamental...

Willie’s Taco Joint, the counterpart to Coach’s Corner, now open

Willie’s Taco Joint, the artsy, casual counterpart to the downtown Phoenix sports bar Coach’s Corner, is officially open in downtown Phoenix. The new restaurant is...

The Bosque owner opening second plant shop in Garfield neighborhood

Michael Lanier, owner of The Bosque plant shop inside MonOrchid, said he is set to open another plant shop "for people who like weird...

Roosevelt Growhouse finds temporary new home at historic Knipe House

The city council voted unanimously on Wednesday to allow Growhouse to temporarily move to the historic Knipe House lot.

Third Annual Fun Run, Walk and Roll will benefit people with disabilities

The third annual Fun Run, Walk and Roll will be held Sunday in benefit to the UCP. This will mark the first event since UCP opened their downtown location.

The Park gives food trucks a taste of brick-and-mortar

There’s no shortage of variety when it comes to dining options in downtown Phoenix, but chances are high that you’ve never eaten at a place quite...

Downtown Angels: SARRC plans to do a latte good for adults with autism

Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) plans to open a cafe in Burton Barr Central Library in March that will give adults with autism the...

Champion PR moves to The Funk Lab on Grand Avenue

Stacey Champion will move her business to The Funk Lab on Grand Avenue starting Feb. 1, leaving the historic bungalow that has housed her...

Roosevelt Growhouse closes garden, hopes to move to historic Knipe House

The Roosevelt Growhouse is hopeful it will soon have a new temporary location in Roosevelt Row after its last community garden day at the Sixth Street location.

From Buenos Aires to Phoenix: Ed the Hotdogger’s life of love, business and sausage

Ed the Hotdogger’s red beret is visible from well across the street, nestled in the frame made by his concession cart and the two...