Independents Week Declared by Governor Napolitano
“Small businesses are critical to Arizona’s economy, comprising more than 90 percent of the businesses in our state. Whether they cater to neighborhoods, specialty services or other consumer needs, it is clear that these operations serve a vital role in the state’s and local communities’ success. That is why I proclaimed June 30-July 6 as ‘Independents Week’ – recognizing the considerable contributions small businesses make to the state.”

-- Governor Janet Napolitano

Celebrate Independents Week by visiting Local First Arizona on-line where you can print a Golden Ticket good for 20% off of purchases at participating local independent businesses in in the Valley from June 30 to July 6.

FABULOUS FOURTH FIRST FRIDAY BLOCK PARTY

Roosevelt Row hosts a block party for the Fabulous Fourth First Friday on Friday, July 4. Enjoy fireworks, live music and performers in downtown Phoenix along with more than sixty vendors selling art, crafts, fashion and other hand-made items.

The Arizona Diamondbacks will host the San Diego Padres beginning at 6:40PM. A dramatic downtown fireworks display will follow the game.

Enjoy fireworks and First Fridays in downtown Phoenix from 6PM to 11PM.

NEW JAMAICAN FOOD IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Join Roosevelt Row in celebrating an excellent new addition to downtown dining in our neighborhood. The Breadfruit Authentic Jamaican Grill is now open at 108 East Pierce Street. Listen to "music for your soul" and enjoy delicious, fresh, authentic island food. For additional information call (602) 267-1266 and check out the menu on-line at thebreadfruit.com.

HARVEST FESTIVAL 2008
Planning is underway for the 2008 Harvest Festival. This free urban festival, now in its third year, will be held on October 18 from noon to 7PM on East Roosevelt Street between 4th Street and 7th Street. The event features arts and crafts, live music, family activities including our signature activity pumpkin bowling and a beer garden. Read more...

BUNKY BOUTIQUE OPENS NEW LOCATION
Award-winning Bunky Boutique celebrates the opening of a new larger location at 812 North 3rd Street, next door to the Roosevelt Tavern and Red Dog Gallery. Stop by and say hello to owner Rachel Richards and peruse some of the best fashion by local and national designers that she hand selects for you. Visit Bunky Boutique on-line at www.bunkyboutique.com or call (602) 252-1323.

THIRD FRIDAYS GALLERY NIGHT is the next best kept secret in Phoenix. Enjoy an evening of artist receptions, live music and a casual environment without the crowds of First Fridays. Read more.

ARTS, CULTURE and SMALL BUSINESS OVERLAY APPROVED
Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon and the City Council unanimously approved the new Arts, Culture and Small Business Overlay on April 2, 2008. The overlay went into effect on May 2, 2008. The overlay helps encourage adaptive reuse and provides benefits to small businesses within the overlay boundaries along Grand Avenue and Roosevelt Row. To learn more about the overlay, visit the City of Phoenix Planning Department website at: http://phoenix.gov/PLANNING/artindex.html.

FIRST FRIDAYS VENDORS
Roosevelt Row hosts a monthly block party street closure to provide a designated area for artists and vendors for First Fridays. The block party is free to attend and attracts thousands of visitors every month of the year. The block party is held one block south of Roosevelt on Garfield Street between Fourth Street and Sixth Street and along Fifth Street. Join more than fifty artists and vendors selling original arts and crafts in one of the nation's largest artwalks. Read more.

SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES!
Significantly more of the money you spend in local businesses in downtown Phoenix stays here in the community to support vital services including police, fire protection, education and street maintenance. Find local businesses in our neighborhood in the Roosevelt Row directory. To find other local businesses in Arizona, visit Locals First Arizona.

When you shop in downtown Phoenix, you support the hundreds of people that care about making this a better place to live, work and visit.

Downtown Phoenix Public Market Now Open Wednesday Evenings!
The Downtown Phoenix Public Market brings the best of local growers and artisans to downtown. Now in addition to regular Saturday daytime hours, the market is now open Wednesday evenings from 4PM to 8PM. Stop by for fresh produce, live music and a memorable open air candle-lit dinner.

Business Directory
Roosevelt Row CDC has published a directory of more than 180 businesses and professionals in the corridor. The on-line version of the directory is now available and the print version will be available in October. The directory is made possible through the generous support of APS.

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