Downtown Tempe Business Resources
- Downtown Business Welcome Kit - whether you are new or old, this information is pertinent to understanding more about Downtown Tempe and how DTA can support your business
- Downtown Tempe Annual Event Calendar - Page receives active updates. Please check back in regularly for the most updated version of this Annual Event Calendar for Downtown.
- Know Who To Call When - Businesses are encouraged to make sure all staff are familiar with available security services, hours of operation, and contact information in case a safety issue arises.
- Downtown Tempe Economic Impact Report, DTA Annual Reports & Merchant Analysis Reports - to gain an understanding of the current business environment and market potential in Downtown Tempe
- Parking & Curb Lane Management - Things have shifted since construction. A map is in the works to outline the new loading zones and other street areas.
DTA Event Major Road Closures
The below list is DTA Signature Events with road closures. Links refer to the general road closures for reference, and may not be the current year's version.
- 2nd Sundays on Mill (2025/2026)- November, January & February
- Holiday Street Parade - November 2025
- Tempe Festival of the Arts - December 2025 & March 2026
- 2nd Sundays on Mill + Open Streets - April 2026
- Pride Party + Juneteenth 2026- 12pm-12am Centerpoint Plaza closure at 7th & Mill to Maple.
Other event producers and City projects may have definitely have additional road closures that affect the Downtown. You can sign up to receive current restrictions directly on the City of Tempe Street Closures Page or check the live tracking web app Tempe TRiP.
City of Tempe Business Resources
- General Business License
- Tempe Grease Cooperative - Enroll your restaurant for better pricing & service for grease trap and interceptor maintenance
- City of Tempe Special Events Office - If your business wants to produce an event (ex. Extension of Premise), you'll find all the information you need to get started
- City of Tempe Small Business Resources
- City of Tempe Sign Permits (Banners, Events, Grand Openings)
- City of Tempe Works Program Hiring Resources
- Downtown Tempe Mill Avenue Refresh Construction Information