In preparation for its fall opening, the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel is opening a recruitment unit in the Arizona Center.

Called the Sheraton Recruitment Center, it opened on Tuesday, July 15th, in the retail, movie and restaurant complex located across the street from the hotel at Third and Van Buren streets in downtown Phoenix.

"This is an incredible opportunity for people looking to work in the downtown area. With the opening of the light rail at the end of the year and all of the new residential developments in the area, we're excited about the impact this will have in breathing some life into downtown Phoenix," said Cindy Radamaker, director of human resources at Sheraton Downtown Phoenix.

The Sheraton Recruitment Center will be open Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Candidates may also visit www.sheraton.jobs/phoenixdowntown and apply electronically.

The 1,000-room Sheraton Phoenix Downtown, scheduled to open in October, will feature a 3,500-square-foot fitness center and a 4,500-square-foot outdoor pool and sundeck.

Ignite Phoenix, a non-traditional networking group and the SoDo Phoenix Business & Civic Assocation are combining their monthly gatherings in July and will be converging upon the Brickhouse Theater for some mingling and networking.  Owner Roger Belfiore will be serving up his famous "$5 Burger, Fries & Drink special" and attendees will get an update on things that are happening in SoDo at establishments like The Royal Coffee Bar, Sweet Pea Bakery, the Brickhouse, Cooperstown, Coach & Willie's, The Bentley Projects, El Portal, The Ruby Room, The George Washington Carver Museum & Cultural Center.

Ignite Phoenix’s” Mission is “To activate spirited and stimulating dialogue around Downtown Phoenix’s emerging creative culture.  To meet others who are making things happen… to connect the dots”. 

Tuesday, July 29th from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the Brickhouse Theater, 1 E Jackson St in the Warehouse District

RSVP at www.ignitephoenix.net

The Stone Temple Pilots, a top-selling Rock Band of 1990's fame will perform at the Dodge Theatre, Tuesday July 29th. 

Doors open at 7 PM, Show starts at 8 PM

Info and tickets online

Stone Temple Pilots website