Mike Richey, owner of Maricopa ACE Hardware is the September business thought leader for ‘engage,’ a new program from Maricopa Center for Entrepreneurship that invites the entire community to engage “upfront and personal” with important “business thought leaders” of our community.
The program is set for Sept. 8 at 6 p.m. at MCE, 20800 N. John Wayne Parkway, Suite 108. Residents of Maricopa and others interested are invited to RSVP online at http://conta.cc/2bcEBSi.
The interview-style program asks these leaders questions like “What makes them think and react? How did they become the people they are? And what are their thought, hopes and dreams about the future of our community?” The audience is also invited to propose questions when they RSVP for the program.
This month’s guest speaker is following in his father’s footsteps as a champion for his community and those in need. Richey is a strong supporter of everything from the Maricopa Police Foundation to the Maricopa Historical Society to Maricopa High School.
After acquiring Ace Hardware in 2010, the former commercial real estate industry veteran quickly became involved in the local community. He started volunteering on the board of the Maricopa Chamber of Commerce in 2011.
Jim Rives, former CEO of Maricopa Economic Development Alliance, credits Richey with helping lead the chamber through difficult times as it transitioned away from relying on city funding to becoming funded by membership dues.
“He is always having an eye out and an ear to the ground about what is really stabilizing this community,” Rives said
Maricopa is home to roughly 800 local businesses that are making a positive impact in the community. Each unique business contributes to Maricopa’s high quality of life and plays an important role in building a sustainable local economy. MCE is committed to providing assistance for small and medium business entrepreneurs as well as existing business owners to grow and flourish.
