Business

Winter 2016 business openings and closings

Wintertime brought an influx of new restaurants and shops to the rapidly developing downtown Phoenix area. It also marked the end of a long road for some...

Two buildings start journeys to historic status

Two downtown buildings are on the path to historic preservation status. The Historic Preservation Commission voted last Monday with no opposition to begin the process...

Jobot holds grand reopening during First Friday

Jobot Coffee & Diner will hold its grand reopening tonight at its new location on Third and Roosevelt streets, formerly Oliver's Sophisticated Bean. Jobot closed...

“A thousand loving memories:” Readers reflect on Jobot’s legacy

Last week, we asked readers to send in written submissions of their memories at Jobot and their views on its impact in the community. These are some of their thoughts.

Phoenix Rising: ASU Downtown — burst of sunlight or shadow of the colossus?

Political columnist Ryan Boyd muses on the evolving relationship between the ASU downtown Phoenix campus and local business community.

Another proposed luxury condominium near Margaret T. Hance Park on track to receive approval

A proposed luxury condominium gained preliminary site plan approval from the city Wednesday moving it one step closer to final approval.

Phoenix’s proposed Innovation District in ‘premature’ phase, gains momentum in Warehouse District

The Innovation District received its official designation earlier this year and is currently in a one-year development phase led by a steering committee.

Cornish Pasty Co. soon to open its long awaited downtown location

The newest Cornish Pasty Co. location is finally on track to its grand opening downtown as it moves into the finishing stages of a...

Deal to sell Chase Field dead after investors back out

The potential sale of Chase Field from Maricopa County to a group of Delaware-based investors has been cancelled, according to a letter sent by...

Downtown Voices Coalition opposes a tax incentive for Circles

The Downtown Voices Coalition has taken a stance to formally oppose the use of a tax incentive on the controversial Stewart project at the...