Arts district flourishes from dregs of downtown, but now faces new problems
Roosevelt Street in downtown Phoenix has had a significant transformation over the years, from a crime-ridden area to a now-substantial arts district. But some worry big businesses may threaten the current community.
Royal Coffee Bar to open new location in Heritage Square Park carriage house
Royal Coffee Bar is opening a new shop in Heritage Square Park's historic carriage house after being forced to close its Phoenix Public Market location in 2012. Royal has two other shops at the Biltmore Fashion Park and plans to expand to Tempe and North Scottsdale in 2014.
Fall 2013 Seed Spot ventures pitch business models to public at Demo Day
Seed Spot celebrated the growth and accomplishments of its Fall 2013 venture companies at their Demo Day event at the Orpheum Theatre Wednesday night. The companies, covering industries ranging from education to hospitality, pitched their business models to several hundred audience members.
Phoenix-based RubyRide driving service’s mobile application released Wednesday
The local answer to fellow premium driving services in the Valley like Uber and Lyft, RubyRide aims to provide an experience that is timely and convenient. Customers can book appointment times and even specific drivers using the company's smartphone app.
Brush Party plans to expand to adjoining studio
The paint studio's founder and owner, Anthony Sobrino, is planning on taking over a former clothing store next to Brush Party at Fourth and McKinley streets to create a studio for kids. Sobrino also hopes to accommodate schools.
Local entrepreneurs bring appreciation for restaurants and food to downtown Phoenix
Self-proclaimed foodies Jay Veniard and Jessica Combest have brought their appreciation for food to downtown Phoenix through their Taste It Tours and their sales of olive oil and balsamics at their store in the Orpheum Lofts, Urban Olive Oils and Balsamics.
Discount Cab to offer new mobile application feature for ratings, pick-up service
Discount Cab will launch a new mobile application that will allow customers to rate drivers and pay for their fare with their credit card.
Newly relocated recycling bicycle shop looks to promote increased bike usage downtown
We-Cycle-USA, a recycling bicycling shop, relocated to the heart of the emerging warehouse district in August, at 521 S. First Ave., on the corner of First and Lincoln avenues. We-Cycle was originally founded in Mesa by Robert Chacon.
Despite growth, downtown Phoenix lacks affordable housing for student population
Phoenix is the sixth largest city in the country, but its downtown offers few apartment complex options students can afford to live in. But affordability is not the problem; students claim there is nothing to do in downtown.
Downtown Devil presents: Seed Spot Ventures
Startups that are a part of Seed Spot, a midtown incubator, will showcase their business models to the public as part of Demo Day on Wednesday.