A Valley couple always loved visiting Verde Valley. On one such trip, they had a hankering for a margarita to enjoy with the view. That craving changed their lives and would made a big economic impact on Arizona small towns. Thirty years later, Michelle and Eric Jurisin of the Haunted Group own 9 concepts from restaurants to hotels in Jerome and Cottonwood including: The Clinkscale, The Tavern Hotel, The Haunted Hamburger, The Haunted Pizano, Nic’s Italian Steak & Crab House, Pizzeria Bocce, STRADA @ Bocce, Crema Craft Kitchen & Bar, and The Tavern Grille. Learn how the Jurisins first met, how they created their business on real estate and what they plan to do next.

At just 29 years old, Karla Meza opened her first store front offering furniture and home goods at affordable prices. She created Casa Lola at 5th Street and Camelback to give everyone an opportunity to furnish their home with fashion. The design lover started sourcing great products at huge markdowns then filling her store. She loves seeing people smile when they look at the price tags and realize they can afford to have luxurious couches, rugs, fluffy chairs, etc. in their homes. Hear the design tips to add finishing touches to your home and what Karla hopes to do next. https://www.instagram.com/casalolaphx/?hl=en

In this episode, we meet Lisa Banish, Executive Director of Community Food Connections, dba Downtown Phoenix Farmers Market. The market started 19 years ago to connect the community to clean, healthy, locally grown food. They have 100 + local vendors, around 80% food and 20% artisan. The Downtown Phoenix Farmers Market is part of the Farmers Market Nutrition Program, providing extra SNAP/EBT benefits to customers through the Double Up Program and WIC. They have small businesses and micro businesses specializing in fresh farmed food, meat, plant starts, skin care, herbal tea and so much more!

Their holiday fundraiser for CFC, Phoestivus, is in its 15th year on December 12th, 13th, and 14th.

Visit our website Phoestius.com for more information.

The market is open every Saturday rain or shine (or extra shine) 8 am – 1 pm located at 5th Street and McKinley.

DowntownPhoenixFarmersMarket.org