For our 4th Anniversary, we are celebrating the type of businesses that inspired us in the first place: small, locally owned by people putting it all on the line.

We love that!

We’ve all seen the many businesses going in at 7th Ave and McDowell. Unfortunately, so many of them are not locally owned and thus don’t contribute as much to our local economy.

This month, we celebrate these six businesses*, all on the Northeast corner of 7th Ave and McDowell aka, “The My Florist Plaza.”:

Boutique Solie – This is not a new introduction to many women downtown. Owner Beth Soliere is delivering something that many women downtown have been seeking for a long time: a unique fashion boutique. (I’m lobbying her to start a haberdashery so the guys can get in on the action.)
Community Florist – Shelli Walker is braving it in a very tough industry. But you begin to see the helpful coincidence that she is located next to a bridal salon, a beauty salon, a boutique.
Olivastro Oils – Specialty olive oils and aged balsamics are really coming in to their own in Arizona now and owners Aubrie and Shane West are right on top of it. It makes sense, as we have over 60 wineries in the state now. Its time to expand our repertoire of food pairings! You will get a chance to taste test some of these creations.
NYPD Pizza – NYPD Pizza has 11 locations around the valley and most folks don’t even know its a locally-owned restaurant. People swear by this pizza and we want to highlight that you have choices when you are craving that late night pizza. Why send your money out of state to those big multi-glomerates when you can get your pizza right here?
Salon D’ Shayn – Owner D’Lisa Shayn is getting gobs of attention for her award winning salon. This is a business that is definitely trending up. I’m not sure exactly what they do in there, but all my female friends love it and could probably tell you more.
Strut Bridal Salon – Like our other friends this month, Strut is offering Phoenicians choices. Owner Ann Campeau is taking a big risk on an intersection dominated by franchises. She remained open and survived all throughout the renovations and we want to acknowledge that strength.

Between now and January 24th watch for special offers, updates and announcements and then please join us to experience and say thanks to all the business owners who have taken such a personal risk to bring us things that we like, right in our neighborhood.

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*We would have included Vovo Mena on the Southeast corner, but we feared the excessive street crossing.