Seed Spot welcomes 11 new business ventures into signature incubation program
More than 200 people gathered at Seed Spot’s headquarters in midtown Phoenix to celebrate their third class of ventures Thursday evening. The 11 new ventures in the full-time incubation program cover industries including health, human rights, civic engagement, environment and education.
Devil’s Pass: Lawn Gnome Publishing recovers from robbery with community support
Discussion points included the impact of the robbery and the recovery effort. The hosts also discussed what the process proves about small businesses in the downtown arts community.
Google Fiber network could increase Valley Internet speeds up to 100 times
Google announced Wednesday that Phoenix is one of nine regions where it is considering installing its fiber-optic gigabit Internet network next. The company is already working on Google Fiber in three regions of the United States.
Mixed-use development plan in works for two blocks of warehouse district
California-based Granite Capital Investments plans to build a development called Phoenix Ballpark Properties, which will include apartments, retail and office space, between Third and Fourth streets and Lincoln Street and the railroad tracks.
Online cash mob event helps Lawn Gnome after recent robbery
Following a break-in last week, the downtown Phoenix community rounded up support for Lawn Gnome Publishing by creating a cash mob on Tuesday afternoon. Participants from as close downtown Phoenix and as far as Boston, donated books and cash to help the store in its time of need.
Downtown community responds to Lawn Gnome Publishing robbery
Downtown community members have rallied around Lawn Gnome Publishing following a Thursday night robbery of approximately $1,500 worth of equipment and employee paychecks.
Local businesses work to promote a positive environment around Roosevelt Row
EDEN Gift and Home Boutique and VOX Curvy Couture are now next door neighbors on Fifth Street and are working together to bring a unique, positive presence to the community.
Bike stores: Grid program will involve public in biking but evades infrastructure problems
The Grid Bike Share program is scheduled to go live in Phoenix in late April, expanding to Tempe and Mesa throughout the year. While store owners expect it will increase public involvement in bicycling, many are still concerned about the infrastructure of Phoenix's streets.
Grand Avenue designer to release clothing line in debut fashion show
With help from 11th Monk3y's Ruben Gonzales and others on Grand Avenue, young fashion designer Brian Cresson will debut a new clothing line called Struggle with a fashion show on March 7 and 8. The show will also include a reception and a theatrical performance.
Hot Box Gallery displays art in shipping containers, continues pop-up trend
The Roosevelt Row Community Development Corporation is taking advantage of old shipping containers on vacant lots and turning them into vibrant art exhibits.