Business

Barrister Place building continues ‘request for proposal’ process to finalize terms

Developers working on downtown's Barrister Place building, which is well-known for appearing in Alfred Hitchcock's classic 1960 thriller "Psycho," have yet to finalize their "request for proposal" terms.

Audio: New parking signs in Roosevelt Row area boost businesses’ customer bases

At the end of October, the city of Phoenix installed new 2-hour-limit parking signs on one side of Sixth Street and both sides of Fifth Street in between Roosevelt and Garfield streets. Businesses in the area asked for the signs to help promote higher customer turnover.

Local baker brings passion, experience and doughnuts to restaurant menu development

Casey Hopkins-Johnson, the baker responsible for the acclaimed menu at the newly opened Welcome Chicken + Donuts, has applied hard work, creativity and principles of sustainable development to her varied culinary career.

Latino marketing and public relations firm opens new location

All Latino marketing and public relations firm Torres Multicultural Communications is moving into a new 8,000 square foot space and opening up a new business, the Luna Cultural Lab. The lab will answer community questions through visual and performing arts.

Sports franchises in Green Sports Alliance aim to have positive environmental impact

On the courts and fields, everyone’s favorite teams are competing as usual. Once the uniforms come off, however, many franchises are part of one team: The Green Sports Alliance, where the goal is to have a positive environmental impact.

Hotel San Carlos says au revoir to Bonjour Vietnam, hello to restaurant Rice Paper

After closing Bonjour Vietnam two months ago, restaurant owner Lan Tran has opened a restaurant in the same location at Hotel San Carlos under the name Rice Paper, the second location for that concept.

A Tailored Place: First Fridays provide good times, great deals and fun accessories

The First Friday art walk is the perfect occasion for vendors to sell items along Roosevelt Street. A closer look at some of the tables shows there are plenty of accessories made with care and attention to detail.

Devilishly Healthy: Getting wisdom teeth removed early a healthy and happy decision

About two weeks ago, I got my wisdom teeth removed. Why is this procedure so important for your dental care?

Luxury apartment plans must still undergo final approval by city of Phoenix

Lennar Corp., one of the nation’s largest homebuilders, has yet to submit final approval site plans to the City of Phoenix for the development of a luxury apartment complex at McDowell Road and Central Avenue according to Jason Blakley, Team Leader for the City of Phoenix Planning and Development department.

ThirdSpace on Grand Avenue houses variety of businesses in colorful, historic cottages

Nestled in a lot on the corner of Grand and Eleventh avenues, ThirdSpace is a part of a collection of brightly painted, historic cottages where collaborative small businesses offer local food and drink, shopping and other services.