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Proposed county project predicted to create 1,500 Maricopa jobs

Pinal County has high hopes for several projects promising many jobs. At least one could have a significant impact on Maricopa’s workforce. Elliott D. Pollack...

Groundbreaking scheduled for Edison Pointe

Join us on Monday, July 31, at 7:30 a.m. for the Edison Pointe Ground Breaking Ceremony. Enjoy a short ceremony and light refreshments to...

F.O.R. Maricopa food bank finds new location

After months of uncertainty, the F.O.R Maricopa Food Bank has secured land for its new location. Construction of the future food bank building is estimated...

Hundreds turn out for Maricopa Job Fair (GALLERY)

Approximately 350 job-seekers and 45 employers attended the Maricopa Job Fair Wednesday, according to the workforce agency Arizona@Work Pinal County. This is the third year...

Maricopa Job Fair to bring in 45 employers

Forty-five employers will be accepting applications at the Maricopa Community Job Fair next week. Arizona@Work is partnering with local companies to host the event July...

Massage code change may signal loosening regulations for mobile businesses

Maricopa City Council approved an ordinance change that allows traveling massage therapists to be exempt from regulations concerning home-based or brick-and-mortar businesses. The decision was...

Mix of industries apply for Maricopa business licenses

The following businesses applied for business licenses in the city of Maricopa May 16-June 15. Commercial: American Fire Equipment Sales & Service, Desert Rose Nutrition,...

DQ dinged for ongoing issues during food inspection

Though only eight eateries in Maricopa were inspected between May 16 and June 15, two were inspected twice in that period. Only one restaurant...

Businesses land permits for expansion, services

In the past month, an array of businesses landed permits for upcoming or ongoing work. Global Water received a permit for a 1,200-foot wall for...

MHS teacher to get Yale business perspective

Joby Thompson has been selected to attend the “Business Perspectives for Creative Leaders” program at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, July 23-28. The conference...

Keepin’ It Cool: How local businesses help Maricopans chill out in the long, hot...

Maricopa summers are inevitably among the hottest in the state, so finding ways to stay cool is a high priority for residents. The heat...

CEO Corner: 10 Tips for Managing a Business – and Household

I’m a bit of a business geek, and I like to learn new “tricks of the trade.” With upwards of 1 million business books...

Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino draws notice in CodeGreen Challenge

Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino has been awarded second place in the Caesars Entertainment CodeGreen Challenge. This marks the third consecutive CodeGreen award for the casino. CodeGreen...

Anti-Apex group sues city, motor club

A group calling itself Maricopa Citizens Protecting Taxpayers has filed a complaint against the City of Maricopa over its dismissal of a petition against...

Maricopa Chamber’s new director holds meet-and-greet (GALLERY)

The Maricopa Chamber of Commerce held a meet-and-greet at its office Tuesday night where members of the business community along with elected officials gathered...

Anticipating growth, Global Water plans to expand wastewater plant

Maricopa City Council will hold a public hearing in August on the rezoning request for a parcel of land to allow a local water...

City denies anti-Apex group’s petition for referendum

The City of Maricopa has denied an organization’s request for a public vote on Apex Motor Club after determining the item in question was “not...

Edison Pointe loses 1 tenant, plans groundbreaking this summer

A long-awaited commercial retail project could be weeks away from breaking ground, according to both city officials and key players in the project’s development....

New management upgrades The Duke despite seasonal difficulties

As the summer months begin to roll in and the Phoenix Valley begins to mirror the sun, one of the industries hardest hit by...

APEX makes lunch presentation on racetrack plans

Members of the APEX Motor Club team gave a public presentation at Native Grill on Thursday outlining their proposed private racetrack to a group...

Global Water addresses customer complaints, return on investment

A local utility company has issued a formal public response to a swath of customer complaints recently lodged against them for their high rates,...

Importance of Oral Hygiene

By Andrew H. Jones Oral hygiene is essential to a person’s overall health. “The simple acts of brushing and flossing are instilled in us so...

CEO Corner: The business benefits of humor

By Kirk Shroyer Laughter and a healthy sense of humor are among the most overlooked and important tools at the entrepreneur’s disposal. Plenty of studies...

What’s it pay? A sampling of Maricopa salaries

According to the U.S. Census, Maricopa’s median household income is around $68,000. Much of that comes from jobs out of town. So what can...

Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino honors 2017 Caesars Award of Excellence winners

Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino announced its 2017 Caesars Award of Excellence recipients, a distinction given to employees who consistently provide best-in-class service to guests, coworkers...

Commercial business licenses on the upswing

The following businesses applied for businesses in the city of Maricopa April 16-May 15. Commercial: Aalpha 1 Systems LLC, American Tower Investments LLC, Ameripro Service...

Health inspectors ding 3 eateries

  Three of 20 food establishments inspected in Maricopa April 16-May 15 fell below the top standard of “excellent,” according the Pinal County health department....

Designer selected as SAR artist-in-residence

School for Advanced Research’s Indian Arts Research Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico, has chosen Maricopa clothing designer Loren Aragon for a fellowship this...

CAC launches Wednesday Farmer’s Market in Maricopa (GALLERY)

An array of locally grown tomatoes, peppers, squash and other produce made its debut at the first Wednesday Morning Chef’s Farmer’s Market at the...

City analyzing 3 keys to boost economic development

As the city approaches its 14th birthday, officials are reaching for the stars, hoping Maricopa’s growth will not only accelerate but also happen in...
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