Change to city code puts business registry in action
The rules governing how you open a business in Maricopa are about to change.
City leaders have eliminated the requirement for obtaining business licenses per...
Rausch out as CFO of MUSD
After a decade as Business Services director of Maricopa Unified School District, Aron Rausch abruptly resigned this month to go into retirement.
Rausch, who was...
Children’s Learning Adventure making community service a priority
The first few years of a child’s life is a time of incredible growth and development. Positive learning experiences in a variety of settings,...
Pellet mill coming to Maricopa
Sacate Pellet Mills Inc. is relocating its main pellet processing plant to Maricopa.
Sacate, now located in Laveen in southwest Phoenix, has been forced to...
With Apex memberships come great expectations
As Apex Motor Club begins to rise out of 278 acres on the northwest corner of State Route 238 and Ralston Road, Club members...
Orange cones causing construction blues
“I don’t think people realize that they can still get into the plaza by just continuing on down the road. It has been slowing...
City to eliminate business licenses, request voluntary registry
At the State of the City event in October, Mayor Christian Price announced changes in the business license process for the City of Maricopa.
That...
Children’s Learning Adventure finds key to building successful curriculum
Children’s Learning Adventure’s curriculum ensures daily exposure to STEAM-based learning through multiple learning environments designed to provide authentic learning activities in a meaningful context....
Economist offers outlook on 2019
Economist Elliott Pollack is bullish on 2019.
“Enjoy yourself,” he said. “It’s going to be great year.”
The CEO of Elliott D. Pollack and Company presented...
New business licenses
Businesses and organizations receiving business licenses Oct. 16-Nov. 15:
Commercial: Great Escape Maricopa, Holistic Mental Health, Phoenix Sky Gear, WingStop
Home-based: Almentia KG LLC, Buddy’s Pet...
Companies coming to Maricopa, expanding, moving
Justin Pierce received a new commercial permit Oct. 24 for a Circle K convenience store at 41433 W. Honeycutt Road at Porter Road. The...
Sun Life welcomes new members to Family Practice, Women’s Health Centers
By Maria Villalobos
Community Relations Coordinator, Sun Life Family Health Center
Family Practice is pleased to welcome Lindsey Graft, PA-C, to the organization’s family health center...
Wednesday declared federal holiday to honor Bush
As Wednesday is declared a National Day of Mourning to mark the passing of President George H.W. Bush, don’t plan on your mail being...
Orbitel president elected MEDA chairman
John Schurz, president and general manager of Orbitel Communications and Western Broadband, Schurz Communications Inc.’s Arizona cable properties, has been elected chairman of Maricopa...
Children’s Learning Adventure taking learning beyond the classroom
Children's Learning Adventure in Maricopa encourages families to get involved in their child’s education by providing learning materials and hosting monthly events which include...
City seeks purpose for undeveloped property
From State Route 238 to Stanfield, the City of Maricopa owns a wide array of land parcels. Since 2004, the City has acquired about...
Children’s Learning Adventure finds answer to maintaining school-break stimulation
A child’s school break doesn’t need to be a break from mental stimulation. At Children’s Learning Adventure, students are always gearing up for a...
Apex breaks ground on private racetrack after tumultuous year
Three years ago, Jason Plotke and Matt Williams came to Maricopa to look at land for a potential private racetrack.
Thursday, they broke ground on...
Children’s Learning Adventure students creating healthy habits that last a lifetime
Young children are exceptionally impressionable, which is why it is crucial to set good examples early on. Children’s Learning Adventure in Maricopa teaches their...
Ace Hardware introduces Ladies Night
Friday, Maricopa Ace Hardware is launching its first Ladies Night from 6-9 p.m. Besides special deals, gift bags and raffle prizes, there will be...
2018 ushers in the biggest tax law changes since the mid 1950s
By James A. Chaston, CPA
Changes to Individual Taxes
Taxpayers either take itemized deductions or the standard deduction whichever is greater. In 2017, the standard deduction...
Mindfulness and gratitude
By Davis Plunkett, Manager of Integrated Behavioral Health and
Maria Villalobos, Community Relations Coordinator Sun Life Family Health Center
Life can be messy and busy. We...
Economic Development receives Golden Prospector Award
The City of Maricopa Economic Development Department has received the 2018 Golden Prospector Award from the Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED).
The Golden Prospector...
ED3 board approves 2% rate decrease
The Electrical District No. 3 (ED3) board of directors approved its 2019 budget and announced the 2019 electric rates will go down an average...
ED3 names next CEO
Electrical District No. 3 announced its next chief operating officer as it faces the retirement of Bill Stacy.
CFO and Assistant General Manager Brett Benedict...
3 eateries marked by health inspector
Out of 20 Maricopa food establishments inspected by Pinal County’s health department Aug. 16-Sept. 15, all but three received perfect scores.
Neighboring eateries Yogurt Jungle...
Commercial activities, in brief
Mountain Trace Development received the recommendation of Maricopa Planning & Zoning Commission for a rezoning of 5.83 acres from light industrial to general mixed...
New business licenses approved last month
The following organizations received new or renewed business licenses from the City of Maricopa from Aug. 16 to Sept. 15.
Commercial: Arby’s, Bounce Back Nutrition,...
Maricopa eyes ‘red flags’ in development plans
“We are going to run into some problems in the future.”
Maricopa Development Services Director Martin Scribner was talking to the Planning & Zoning Commission...