Everybody wears shoes: the three words and sole truth that set the tone for Andy Milsap's shoe-shine-and-repair vocation nearly 60 years ago. A lifetime of dedication and acquired expertise would eventually take him from Mississippi to the heart of Downtown Phoenix, where Andy's Shoe Shine & Repair has been operating since 2006.

Inside a quaint brick building along Roosevelt Row lives a story of purpose and perseverance—one that Tina Eaves has been tailoring for the past 25 years. Since opening Alterations & Creations in 2001, Tina’s strong presence in Downtown Phoenix has manifested through years of dedication and a genuine passion that’s seamlessly woven into every aspect of her work.

Last month, Hyatt Regency Phoenix and its rotating rooftop restaurant, The Compass, celebrated its golden anniversary. The festivities took place in the hotel’s restaurant, The Compass, which, as might be expected after five decades in the hospitality industry, has evolved since it opened in 1976.