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Keep the giving spirit throughout the year

By Andrew H. Jones Community Relations Coordinator Sun Life Family Health Center Nonprofit Organizations Are Everywhere Almost every cause or charity you can think of has a nonprofit...

Sonic undergoes remodel to meet customer demands

Maricopa Sonic now has traditional drive-in stalls outside and a manned counter inside after weeks of remodeling. Store operator Maegan Carter said the changes...

Top 10 Economic Development stories of 2017

Most-read stories related to business and economic development: Props 416/417 approved by county voters Voters approved a countywide transportation project scheduled to begin next...

Greek-style eatery opens in Fry’s plaza

A new Greek restaurant opened in Maricopa Friday morning. Gyro Grill is co-owned by Dalal Pettroza, an 11-year resident in the city. “I love Maricopa....

Pinal County workforce grows; construction makes ‘atypical’ gains

Construction employment in Arizona was back on the map in November. Doug Walls, research administrator for the Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity, said the increase...

Restaurant news: Two openings this week

Maricopa is seeing two eateries open their doors this week. As part of its ongoing remodel, Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino opened its small-plate wine bar, Oak...

Helping common goal for Realtor, former foster parent

When it comes to giving back to the community, one Maricopa Realtor doesn’t draw a line between his personal and professional lives. From taking on...

Maricopa’s Brazilian baker to be featured on Food Network holiday show

When it comes to following your dreams, one Maricopa resident knows sometimes you have to take a chance, and that sometimes, that risk yields...

All but 1 eatery pass health inspections with flying colors

Of the 15 Maricopa-area eateries inspected by Pinal County health department Oct. 16-Nov. 15, all but received top grades of “excellent.” Subway received a...

New business licenses include many home-based

The following business applied for or received business licenses or renewals Oct. 16-Nov. 15: Commercial: Arizona Foundation for the Handicapped Home-based: Arvin’s Painting, Crystal Jackson Insurance,...
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Closing oculus, prepping for oil-change among Maricopa business moves

A company was granted a permit Nov. 9 to fill in an aesthetic opening between the first and second floors of Copper Sky Multigenerational...

Longevity Athletics changes location

A personal fitness center has found a larger location. Longevity Athletics moved from Maricopa Business Center on Honeycutt Road to 20924 N. John Wayne...

Harrah’s opens new parking garage

As part of its multi-million-dollar expansion, Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino has completed construction on its new multi-level parking garage. The parking garage adds an additional 730...

County explains health inspections for food trucks

"There are specialized food truck gatherings in the county where trucks congregate and customers can pick and choose what they want from a variety...

Diner under construction, seeking employees

Plumbing and slab work for a new Denny’s restaurant was completed in the past week, and walls are going up quickly, but don’t flip...

Developer explains how Edison Pointe is taking shape (VIDEO)

Edison Pointe developer Casey Treadwell of Vintage Partners talks to Maricopa Chamber of Commerce about the past, present and future of the lot south...

MCE tosses job-creation metrics for quarterly report

The director of Maricopa’s small-business incubator presented its third quarter update to City Council Tuesday, during which he proclaimed he would no longer be...

Apartment company talks to council

An apartment developer presented a plan to City Council Tuesday, outlining its intentions of developing affordable multifamily housing structures in Maricopa. Representatives from the Indianapolis-based...

Cleaning house? City janitorial contract scrutinized by council

The Maricopa City Council batted down the extension of a janitorial contract Tuesday due to what some members said was sub-par service. The one-year contract,...

Shamrock Farms spreads holiday cheer at annual Joy to the Herd event

Shamrock Farms, Arizona’s hometown dairy, will be transforming its working dairy farm and tour into a winter wonderland as they host their annual “Joy...

Ak-Chin, City of Maricopa win economic development awards

The Ak-Chin Industrial Park Board and Nice Creative have won a Golden Prospector Award and the City of Maricopa has earned a Golden Prospector...

Apex attorneys file complaint alleging opposition broke state law

Lawyers representing the private racetrack Apex have filed a complaint against a political action committee that took Apex to court. The complaint, filed with the...

Veterans mean business: Former service members on the job

A Glassy Outfit A military background and a glass background brought John and Julie Turcott together. The two veterans have owned Lizard Heights Glass for...

Vekol Market manager sees expansion in future

A café/convenience store/gas station/tobacco shop is one of the most unique dining experiences in the Maricopa area. And its manager wants to expand on...

2 Mexican food eateries marked down by health inspector

Two out of 18 Maricopa eateries inspected Sept. 16-Oct. 17 by Pinal County health inspectors did not get excellent scores. Cilantro’s had to review cooling...

New business license applications

Businesses that applied for new business license in the City of Maricopa: Commercial: Better Hearing Centers, Dusty’s, Universal Wireless Home-based: Carrie’s Care Childcare, High Mark Construction,...

In brief: Businesses in permitting process

A future Circle K property received a Design Review Permit Oct. 4. Plans are for a convenience store and seven fuel pumps on the...

ED3 announces 2018 electric rate decrease of 2%

The Electrical District No. 3 (ED3) board of directors approved its 2018 budget, which will see the 2018 electric rates  go down an average...

Preventing spread of illness from daycare to home

By Andrew H. Jones, Community Relations Coordinator If your child attends daycare, he or she probably catches the cruddy cold, runny nose, and cough more...

Claims against Chamber dismissed, plaintiff billed $18K

Transparency claims filed against the Maricopa Chamber of Commerce last year were recently dismissed by a Pinal County Superior Court judge, according to court...
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