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Home-based business throws out welcome mat for new Maricopans

By Fran LyonsJILL SMITH Owner Maricopa Welcome Service Background: Born in Iowa Personal: Married to David Smith, whom she met in Colorado 28 years ago. He is also...

Sun Life Center for Women begins free series of health events

Sun Life Center for Women is starting a series of health events this month called “It’s That Time of the Month.” Starting March 13, join...

Global Water to nix meter-checking fee for exorbitant bills

Maricopa utility company Global Water is now waiving fees for certain customers after recent outcry over the company’s billing practices. Residents have complained that after...

Orbitel president to head cable group

John Schurz, president of Orbitel/Western Broadband in Maricopa, has been elected president of the Southwest Cable Communications Association. The Association is the statewide trade association...

New fitness director targets older population

By Michelle Chance It is not unusual to find new faces in Maricopa. The city is often a seasonal home for those seeking a mild-weathered...

Shop Local: Results of inaugural Copa Bingo up in the air

The 2016 holiday season brought with it a local economic campaign aimed at encouraging Maricopa residents to shop local. Winners: Glenda Kelley – $50 gift...

Hidden Valley Auto Parts a haven for pickers, pullers

For more than 55 years a tucked away piece of land to the west of Maricopa has been a treasure trove of used auto...

Council hears community concerns about Global Water (VIDEO)

The mayor and city council lent their ears to the public Tuesday, calling on residents to speak about the city’s privately held water utility,...

Manfredi joins InMaricopa

Vincent Manfredi has joined InMaricopa to work in sales and marketing. “Working at InMaricopa helps me to grow the business community in the city,” he...

Home-based Spotlight: My Maricopa Plumber – From rookie to master plumber

By Fran Lyons Toma Fitzgerald knows his team well. It is a close-knit unit and includes his wife, Danielle, who manages the office and administrative tasks...

Home-Based Spotlight: Rent-A-Vet Services proves veterans still handy

By Fran Lyons Amy Tschida is all about making things happen. If you have a project or a problem, she and her crew at Rent-a-Vet Services...

Home-based businesses build Maricopa economy

If Maricopa seems to have a lot of home-based business, well, it does. More than 370, in fact. According to the city’s Economic Development Department, 30...

New business license applications received by city

Companies filing for new business licenses Dec. 16-Jan. 15: Commercial: Postmaster Depot, Super Smiles for Kids Home-based: D.E.N. Services, Stormwind’s Creations, Sunshine Home Cleaning Out of Town:...

4 eateries marked down in food inspections

Of 23 eateries inspected in Maricopa from Dec. 16 to Jan. 15, all received marks of “Excellent” except four. Those four fixed violations on...

Maricopans gather to hear Edison Pointe business name-dropping

In arguably the most well-attended Maricopa Advocate Program event yet, representatives of the Edison Pointe development and Apex Motor Club gave details about their...

347 Grill joins Girl Scout Cookie Dessert Challenge

By Sara Goodwin It’s that time of year again … nope, not Valentine’s Day; it’s something much sweeter…Girl Scout cookie season. From now through March 5,...

InMaricopa Spotlight: Chamber of Commerce Director Sara Troyer (VIDEO)

In spotlight for InMaricopa this week is Sara Troyer, director of Maricopa Chamber of Commerce, who talks about business growth, her past with MCE,...

Culver’s makes ‘soft’ opening to enthusiastic crowd

After months of anticipation, Culver’s is open for business in Maricopa. The city’s newest purveyor of burgers, frozen custard and onion rings has opened its...

Adobe Blinds, Helen’s Kitchen winners at Community Awards (photo gallery)

Adobe Blinds and More was the big winner at the 10th annual Community Awards Saturday. The family-owned company, which specializes in window coverings, won the...

Shipping service, office supply store to open

Postmaster Depot, a new shipping and office supply company, is set to open its doors Jan. 28. The store’s services will include shipping via resale...

Global Water to upgrade meters next week

  One of Maricopa’s water utilities is beginning a meter exchange program for its customers starting the week of Jan. 23. Global Water will be replacing...

Ak-Chin provides business location that’s ‘just right’ (VIDEO)

For local start-up businesses or small regional companies looking to expand, finding the right lease space can be a little like being Goldilocks &...

Developer preps empty lot for Edison Pointe

Construction equipment and earth movers began lining up Wednesday in the Edison Pointe lot just south of Fry’s Marketplace on John Wayne Parkway, an...

Small Business Spotlight: Maricopa Outdoor Adventures gets adults, kids moving

By Francesca Lyons Misty Newman was born in California. Misty Newman Co-owner Maricopa Outdoor Adventures Open since: Early 2016 Hometown: San Diego, California Resides: Homestead Family: 2 children; 1 son and...

Big 5, Homestreet Bank among new business licenses

The following businesses applied for business licenses in Maricopa Nov. 16-Dec. 15: Commercial: Big 5 Sporting Goods, Homestreet Bank Home-based: Arizona Home Repair Service, Candy Creations,...

Firehouse Subs improves health inspection score

  Fifteen Maricopa eateries were inspected by Pinal County Environmental Health Nov. 16-Dec. 15. Firehouse Subs was inspected twice in three days. The first inspection...

Local businesses toil with minimum wage increases

In a monumental move, Arizonans voted in November to increase the state minimum wage to $10 an hour in 2017, leading to $12 an...

From Michoacán to Maricopa, immigrant turned entreprenuer starts HVAC company

Tiempo Home Services owner and technician Juan Garfias immigrated from Michoacán, Mexico, to the United States 20 years ago, at the age of 17....

SPONSORED CONTENT: Cervical cancer screening

By Bianca Smith, DO One of the most common questions I am asked by friends, strangers in line, and nurses I work with, is, “How...

Bullish 2017 economic forecast for Pinal County

Arizona economist Elliott Pollack presented his annual forecast for the 10th year for Pinal Partnership at its Dec. 9 breakfast meeting at Rawhide. His...
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