Business

Maryanne Gille wanted to do something different from other food trucks, so she hitched a brightly colored trailer to her convertible and began Stick-A-Berry, a unique food truck that offers three varieties of fruit dipped in chocolate and covered in toppings.

Ultimate Consignment acts as a neutral third party between the buyer and seller. The seller leaves the item at the store where buyers are able to choose freely amongst the stock of goods.

Two local businesses — The Sweetness ice cream shop and the Fair Trade Cafe — have parted ways after 11 months of partnering after The Sweetness owner could not meet the financial terms of his lease.

Seed Spot began its first program Thursday, training entrepreneurs in an eight-month course.

A newcomer to Food Truck Fridays, The Uprooted Kitchen provides a locally grown option for vegetarians -- and those just looking to eat healthy. The truck has been a longtime dream for owners Chad and Erin Romanoff, who have always shared a love for healthy food.

Roosevelt Point had a roof-top tour in celebration of the completion of the first phase of its construction, which broke ground in early March. The apartment complex hopes to attract students in the area and offer an abundance of apartment options and prices.

Monday marked a new development at Tammie Coe Cakes – the delivery of freshly baked cookies directly to customers in their homes or businesses anywhere in Phoenix with a strong focus on the downtown area.

Following a public hearing Thursday at Phoenix City Hall, the decision to grant a liquor license to a proposed Circle K at the southeast corner of Seventh and Roosevelt streets was delayed, with a resolution due within 30 days.

After its summer hiatus, Roosevelt Tavern will remain permanently closed, according to owner Matt Poole. The tavern on Third Street near Garfield Street had been open since 2006.

Truce, a local cleaning-product vendor, makes its appearance at the Open Air Market on Saturdays. The company boasts environmentally friendly products.