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...

Chamber’s Business Expo a networking event (GALLERY)

The Maricopa Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2017 Biz Expo at the Central Arizona College Maricopa Campus Saturday. As live music entertained potential customers,...

‘Red’ Maricopa Business Barn turns blue (VIDEO)

Changes at the Maricopa Business Barn caused a strong reaction from residents this week after its iconic red hue had suddenly turned blue. Multiple threads...

MEDA gets extension of $125K city contract

An economic development mechanism received an updated agreement with the city Tuesday. During a regular meeting, City Council voted to approve the new $125,000 agreement...

Council demotes MCE contract to month-to-month

Maricopa’s local business incubator and its parent company were moved to a month-to-month contract Tuesday, after city council voted to limit the term of...

Sun Life lands grant from American Cancer Society, NFL

As part of its Community Health Advocates implementing Nationwide Grants for Empowerment and Equity (CHANGE) program, the American Cancer Society has awarded a $75,000...

Supervisor, mayor battle ‘misinformation’ on Prop 416

Pinal County Supervisor Anthony Smith and Maricopa Mayor Christian Price urged local business owners to “solve the problem of misinformation out there” regarding transportation...

Maricopa Auto Fair returns private car sales to UltraStar lot

    The Maricopa Auto Fair is returning to the UltraStar Multi-tainment Center parking lot Oct. 20-22. The change in this fall’s venue is that all...

Pharmacists in Rural Communities

By Matthew Bertsch, Director of Pharmacy Sun Life Family Health Center Giving back to the communities that we work in is extremely fulfilling. When hiring for...

City launches 2017 Copa Bingo in shop-local bid

In attempt to boost economic growth in Maricopa, the city’s Economic Development team is again initiating its city-wide Bingo game to encourage Maricopa residents...

Maricopa’s first orthodontists in ‘for the long haul

Maricopa orthodontists Tyler and Dustin Coles rooted their business in the community when the city was in the midst of historical growth. “During the housing...

Plans for Maricopa hospital on ice

It has been five years since plans of a hospital coming to Maricopa were announced. In 2012, Dignity Health purchased nearly 19 acres on the...

Photographer focuses on her own heart in new business

By Fran Lyons Faux Picasso Photography has been eight years in the making. Owner Rhonda Thom said circumstances, opportunity and, of course, “taking a huge leap...

CEO Corner: Don’t undervalue your company’s human resources

By Adam Saks Why does a business that seems to be set for success fail? The answer is people – the No. 1 undervalued asset that...

Council approves permit for wood grinding near Apex

The Maricopa City Council approved another conditional use permit (CUP) Tuesday, this time for a wood-grinding company that happens to sit next door to...

Personnel matters: A promotion and a hire

Feliz Leyba has been promoted to manager of Convention Services for Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino. In her new position, Leyba will be responsible for building the...

Upcoming businesses among array of new licenses in Maricopa

Commercial: Gyro Grill, Enke Nails & Spa, Maricopa Bright Starts Academy, Maricopa Shell, Maricopa Wells Veterinary Hospital Home-Based: Bellissimo Lashes & Brows, Bolo Tie Cleaning...

Tavern, school get ticked by health inspector

Out of 19 Maricopa eateries reviewed by Pinal County health inspectors, two received less-than-perfect scores Aug. 16-Sept. 20. At True Grit Tavern, the inspector did...

Local businesses, organizations making progress

A proposed Denny’s received a commercial permit Sept. 6 as Halabu Development prepares to construct a 4,041-square-foot diner. The property is at 21195 N....

City to loosen restrictions on home businesses in Heritage District

City officials revealed a plan at Tuesday’s City Council meeting that could allow homes in the Heritage District to more freely be used as...

City takes over MCE lease despite incubator’s unknown future

  The Maricopa City Council voted Tuesday to sign a lease on behalf of a local small-business incubator, extending its ability to function despite uncertainty...
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