Conference to discuss improving Phoenix to be hosted downtown this week
The second annual VerdeXchange Arizona conference will bring together business and community leaders on May 1 and 2 to the Sheraton Downtown Phoenix Hotel to discuss creating a better and more-sustainable life in Arizona.
Downtown Phoenix experiences increase in women-owned businesses
Female entrepreneurs are settling in Phoenix to help grow the diverse economy of a relatively young city, and the friendly commercial climate of downtown is encouraging other women to join them.
Pinewood Classic event at Short Leash ignites nostalgia for contestants
Short Leash Hot Dogs put on a pinewood derby Saturday that pitted contestants against each other with their uniquely designed, hand-crafted cars. The event was created to spark interest in local businesses and encourage participation in other downtown events.
Historic DeSoto building will feature a restaurant, bar and marketplace
The C.P. Stephens DeSoto Six Motorcars building in downtown Phoenix is being transformed into the DeSoto Central Marketplace, a market featuring restaurants, locally grown food and a bar. The soon-to-be-renovated building sits between the Roosevelt Neighborhood Historic District and the Roosevelt Row Arts District.
City of Phoenix discusses proposed Roosevelt Street improvements with business owners
The first phase of a street improvement project along Roosevelt Street between Central Avenue and Fourth Street is inching closer to its tentative start date of June 9. The city of Phoenix held an informal gathering Thursday night to inform the public about the upcoming construction.
Carl’s Jr. opens location at US Airways Center, partners with Phoenix Suns and Mercury
Carl’s Jr. opened a new location Monday morning at US Airways Center in downtown Phoenix with the Phoenix Suns and Mercury.
DPP hosts discussion on empty space between Taylor Place and Valley Youth Theatre
The Downtown Phoenix Partnership and Logan Simpson Design Inc. hosted a community conversation about how to fill the empty lot between Taylor Place and the Valley Youth Theater Wednesday as part of Urban Design Week.
MonOrchid hosts small business workshop organized by Craft Culture
Craft Culture presented a workshop at MonOrchid Saturday that provided entrepreneurs with information on how to start and run businesses.
Phoenix Public Market Cafe draws in First Friday crowds with its own new event
The Phoenix Public Market Cafe hosted a First Friday party -- packed with music, art, food and drinks -- with the hope of bringing in more of the First Friday crowds.
Downtown businesses seeing more traffic thanks to Phoenix Suns’ success
The past several years haven’t necessarily been kind to the Phoenix Suns, but this season has been different and businesses have felt the effects. Attendance has been on the rise for Phoenix Suns home games at US Airways Center, increasing traffic to nearby restaurants and bars such as those in CityScape before and after games.