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

Welcome, Dominic (Dom) Papa, the new Senior Director of Phoenix Community Alliance (PCA)!\n\nPapa has served previously on our Board of Directors and brings a well-established connection to our organization and mission. He also received PCA's inaugural Center City Newcomer Award in 2020, which honors individuals making a rapidly growing impact on Greater Downtown Phoenix.\n\nHe comes to PCA with a unique knowledge of governance and how public-private partnership opportunities enhance city initiatives. Before joining PCA, Papa held leadership roles with the Arizona Commerce Authority, Amazon Web Services, and, most recently, the N50 Project.\n\nHis background aligns perfectly with our basic pillars of advocacy. It's a full circle moment for PCA, and we're excited to have him on our team!

We look forward to seeing you at the Wednesday, August 20 Warehouse District Council (WDC) meeting hosted by the Courtyard Residence Inn by Marriott. \n\nThe @UrbanPhoenixProject is presenting a detailed analysis of traffic collisions involving pedestrians and bicycles in the neighborhood, and the safety benefits of a 3rd St. bikeway. Lastly, stick around for updates on the 24-hour Heat Respite Center at 20 W. Jackson Street, operated by the @CityofPhoenixAZ's Office of Homeless Solutions. \n\nAfterward, attendees are encouraged to check out Little Rituals, located on the Courtyard's fourth floor, where WDC will offer complimentary cocktails. At the 19th annual Spirited Awards, Little Rituals was named the Best Hotel Bar in the U.S., so you don't want to miss this!

Mix, Mingle, and Engage with PCA! \ud83c\udfb9 \ud83c\udfb6 \n\nJoin us for our upcoming Membership Mingle on Wednesday, August 27, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.\n\nConnect with fellow Members and stay up to date on all things Phoenix Community Alliance during this casual mingling event hosted at The Nash Jazz Club (@thenashjazz). Guided tours of the property will also be available throughout the evening. Special programming featuring ACRES (@acresmarketplace) & Musetease Prints\/Centered.PHX (@theblkmuseaffect).\n\nBy invitation only. Please RSVP in advance using the link in bio.\n\nA special thank you to our partners at @Waymo and @DecisionPointFinancial for their generous support in making this Mingle possible.

NOTE: The Social & Housing Advancement (SHA) Committee meeting has been postponed until September.\n\nYou're not mistaken - the month of August has begun! \ud83d\udcc6 \n\nTo accommodate people's summer priorities, PCA's Advocacy Committees took a break in July and will come back this month in full force.\n\nThe first of these Committee meetings kicks off the second week of August, featuring timely and exciting updates on Valley Metro's new BRT route, a spotlight on Phoenix Center for the Arts' new Executive Director, the community-driven ECOPHX sustainability initiative, and more.\n\nIf you're a PCA Member, there's time to mark the dates in your calendar to attend. \ud83e\ude91 \ud83d\udca1 Follow the link in bio to reserve a seat at the table.

Pick your passion - Phoenix Center for the Arts has a class on it! \n\n@phoenixcenterforthearts' newest Executive Director, Angelique Kane, recently took PCA on a tour of its expansive campus and previewed some of the new fall classes.\n\nAt all hours of the day, classes are happening in every corner of the site. When PCA popped in on a Wednesday, there were courses on glass fusing, jewelry making, and ceramics in a single afternoon. \n\nHere is a sample of the new classes: \n\n\ud83d\udd35 Intro to Black and White Photography with Nick Milotta (@nickmilotta.street)\n\ud83d\udfe0 Drawing Differently with Erik Howle (@erikahowle) \n\ud83d\udfe1 Ceramics with Cheryl Broderick\n\ud83d\udfe3 Fused Glass Color Theory and Layering with Sheryl Jones \n\ud83d\udfe2 Introduction to Playwriting with Claire Dettloff (@claire.dettloff)\n\nFor a complete list of the new classes, check out the information on their website: \nphoenixcenterforthearts.org\/upcoming-classes\n \n(If you want to know more about the other PCA's new Executive Director, mark your calendars for the next Arts, Culture & Public Life Committee Meeting on Wednesday, August 13, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. to learn more about her.) \n\nRSVP using the \ud83d\udd17 in bio:\nhttps:\/\/www.phoenixcommunityalliance.com\/event\/arts-culture-public-life-committee-es-1755068400

A collaboration that makes sense\u2014Integro Bank is now a banking partner of the Arizona Technology Council! \n\nThe two PCA Members recently announced this strategic partnership, which will allow council member companies to access resources usually reserved for Integro Bank clients. \n\nMore than 750+ member companies can utilize Integro's exclusive financial resources to streamline further growth and expansion.\n\nThe partnership aligns perfectly with Arizona Technology Council's science and technology members, whose organizations will flourish under the new arrangement. \n\nLearn more about the partnership using the link in bio.