Downtown Phoenix is the hub for business, from the local shops lining Roosevelt Row, to the skyscrapers that are multiplying as Phoenix is being developed, and as the skyline has grown, so has the economy. According to Dan Klocke, Vice President of Development, in the calendar year of 2009 there was revenue of $4,994,373 in sales taxes on hotel, retail, and restaurant/bar. In the last year, the number increased 91.4 percent to $9,559,574. Many believe the XLIX Super Bowl, in Glendale is a vital piece in the great numbers Arizona is seeing. The epic football game brought in around 100,000 … Continue reading Phoenix economy on the rise after Super Bowl

Well for one, the American Planning Association seems to think so! Last Thursday they named Roosevelt Row on of America’s “Great Places.” The proud members of the community believe by promoting local businesses they’re not only benefitting the taxpayers, but also building a stronger community. Mayor Greg Stanton said, “Now we’re getting other businesses who want to relocate downtown. People love the vibe here!” Stanton believes that providing an area where millennials can live walking distance from a local bar, could make this area more competitive. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in Arizona there has been an increase … Continue reading Why Downtown Phoenix is a great place to open your local business