Looking for Something Unique in Downtown Phoenix this Friday Night?

Posted by Yuri Artibise on March 30, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

Cycle’s grand opening will be held on First Friday, April 1, 2011. As usual, the chef, menu and drinks will be announced the week of via Twitter and Facebook. No peeking. We will surprise you.

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Learn How to Start A Food Truck at Upcoming Panel Discussion

Posted by Yuri Artibise on March 18, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

How can you get rollin’ on your own food truck? Learn how at the next Roosevelt Row’s Small Business Incubator Series discussion at 6:30 p.m. on March 29 at Modified Arts,

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Downtown Phoenix’s Historic Barber Shop Popular Among ASU Students

Posted by Yuri Artibise on March 12, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

A locally-owned barber shop in downtown Phoenix makes its mark by offering student discounts and classic service reminiscent of another time.

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Downtown Phoenix parking lot considered for hotel site

Posted by Yuri Artibise on March 5, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

Barron Collier Companies is investigating development ideas for a two-acre parcel that is now a parking lot at First and Washington streets.

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RED Development gets Loan for Hotel in Downtown Phoenix

Posted by Yuri Artibise on February 17, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

The Phoenix Community Development and Investment Corporation announced that it has approved a $34.3 million loan to RED Development for construction of the Kimpton Palomar Hotel at CityScape in downtown Phoenix.

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Downtown Phoenix is Fighting to Win HeatSync Labs

Posted by Yuri Artibise on February 15, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

HeatSync Labs is a non-profit hackerspace – a coworking facility that makes workspace, tools, equipment, and other resources available while creating a community of collaboration and learning-by-doing.

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Downtown Phoenix business is purr-fect

Posted by Yuri Artibise on December 24, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Non-toxic toys, scratchers and climbing trees for cats are Kate Benjamin’s business—and sales from her Moderncat Studio on Grand Avenue and two Internet sites are soaring.

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Moody’s slashes bond rating for Downtown Phoenix Hotel Corp. (Sheraton)

Posted by Yuri Artibise on December 23, 2010 · 1 Comment 

A credit-rating agency has downgraded $350 million worth of bonds issued by the city-affiliated Downtown Phoenix Hotel Corp, owner of the Sheraton hotel near the convention center.

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