Phoenix Community Alliance Has Spent 40 Years Working To Create a Stronger Downtown for a Better Phoenix

Come for an illuminating experience, stay for the connections! \ud83d\udca1 \ud83e\udd1d \n\nThe Glow-Frame Initiative's inaugural presentation of The Pitch Room was hosted alongside PCA's regular Membership Mingle, creating a dynamic opportunity to spark collaboration among PCA Members and friends.\n\nWith Marshall Shore as the evening's host, Glow-Frame opened its film stage with wraparound monitors and a backdrop that projected lifelike skyline views for everyone to use. With a simple donation, countless Members took advantage to \"pitch\" their businesses to the more than 50 attendees and have a professionally made recording.\n\nHere are some of the PCA Members' pitches in action! \n\n\ud83d\udd35 602 Day - After a successful first-year celebration, a representative from Mayor Gallego's office, encapsulated the annual event, which takes place on June 2 (or 6\/02, like the area code), as a way to promote local culture with discounts and promotions from businesses and stimulate economic activity in the slower summer months. For PCA Members wanting to participate in 602 Day, reach out to Alex Molina at amolina@dtphx.org\n\n\ud83d\udd35 Axiom Community Recovery\u2014The nonprofit offered a glimpse into its often lesser-known, donation-based services, which support individuals facing substance abuse and mental health challenges.\n\n\ud83d\udd35 Phoenix Center for the Arts\u2014The Center's Executive Director, Angelique Kane, distilled the Center's signature creative classes and programming into this simple ethos: \u201cArt is not a thing; it's a way.\u201d\n\n\ud83d\udd35 Irin \"Iroc\" Daniels (@irocdaniels)\u2014A presentation of Glow-Frame's Executive Director's demo reel revealed that many of his projects were Member-aligned collaborations, including @TriceeThomas (of @TheGarmentLeague), True North Studios, Dialog Phoenix (@dialogphx), and the Cambria Hotel (@cambriadowntownphoenix)! No job is too large for this twice Emmy-nominated director!\n\nAre you feeling FOMO? Connect with Alex to learn how to stay engaged as a potential or active PCA Member!\n\nThank you to ACE Parking, DecisionPoint Financial, and Waymo for supporting PCA's Membership Mingles.

Meet Jeff Moloznik, RED Development's Senior Vice President of Development!\n\nDon't miss an engaging discussion on the trends and insights of Downtown Phoenix retail from Moloznik and the other experts shaping

This Tuesday! Join PCA & Marshall Shore (@hip_historian) inside Glow-Frame Initiative (@glowframeonline) for our next Membership Mingle! \ud83c\udfa4 \ud83d\udca1\n\nHosted inside their Glow-Frame's TV studio at Arizona Center, this Mingle offers a one-of-a-kind atmosphere for creating genuine connections with business leaders, while having the opportunity to pitch your business concept and receive a recording for your use.\n\nShowcase your business in front of Phoenix's most influential professionals, this is your stage:\n\n\ud83d\udd35 10-15 pitch slots open for five minutes each\n\ud83d\udd35 PCA Members receive a recording of their pitch with a tax-deductible $100 donation to Glow-Frame Initiative.\n\ud83d\udd35 Complimentary Pop-up booth space available \n\nA special thank you to our partners at @Waymo and DecisionPoint Financial for their generous support in making this Mingle possible. \n\n\ud83d\udcc6: Tuesday, April 15 | 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. \n\n\ud83d\udccd \ud83d\uddfa\ufe0f: Glow-Frame Initiative at Arizona Center (@azcenterphx) | One Arizona Center, 455 N. 3rd St. \n\n\ud83c\udd7f\ufe0f \ud83d\ude97: We encourage attendees to walk, utilize light rail, public transportation, or rideshare - like Waymo! Parking is available at the Arizona Center Garage.\n\nFollow the link in bio to RSVP!

Meet Dan Starks, Pastor of Christ's Church of the Valley's (@ccvonline) Downtown Phoenix campus. Alongside Campus Coordinator Ericka Gonzales and the rest of the dedicated CCV Downtown team, they've created a welcoming space where people can find connection and a sense of belonging\u2014right in the heart of the city.\n\nTheir presence adds yet another unique amenity for

A date has been set for the grand opening of the South Central Extension - all it needs is YOU! \ud83d\ude84 \ud83c\udf89 \n\n\"Cruisin' Central,\" the ribbon cutting and community celebration for @ValleyMetro's light rail expansion into south Phoenix, will officially occur on Saturday, June 7. \n\nThis 5.5-mile segment of the new Greater Downtown Phoenix extension will connect thousands of residents to the opportunities possible with an accessible and inclusive transit system. The grand opening also marks the beginning of the transformation of light rail into a two-line rail system, which intersects with a new Downtown transit hub.\n\nFollow the link in the bio for additional details of these transformative changes (and to track more announcements as the opening date nears)!

We look forward to seeing you at the Warehouse District Council (WDC) meeting on Wednesday, April 16, co-hosted by Warehouse 215 and M Culinary Concepts!\n\nJoin us for an elevated meeting experience inside this quintessential Warehouse District event venue. Inside, there will be a complimentary soft drink \u201cbar\u201d featuring zero-proof cocktails. Pair your preferred bevvy with a selection of light hors d'oeuvres\u2014we promise nothing too heavy as you plan the rest of your evening! \n\nMore programming details for a memorable meeting will follow. We hope to see you there! \ud83d\udc4b