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Maricopa Job Fair hosts 52 employers today (video)

Fifty-two employers are in attendance at the Maricopa Community Job Fair at Harrah's Ak-Chin. The fair runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jj2yy7Y0Qlc

MCE Pitch Competition brings entrepreneurial pros to Maricopa

Maricopa Center for Entrepreneurship is hosting its first ever Pitch Competition Aug. 19, bringing with it a who’s who of the entrepreneurial and start-up...

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 &...

New businesses seeking licenses

The following businesses applied for new or renewed business licences in Maricopa Jan. 16-Feb. 15. Commercial: Above and Beyond Nails & Spa, KT Landscape, Liberty...

After groundbreaking, Edison Pointe aims for early 2018 openings (GALLERY)

A project 10 years in the making hit another milestone Monday morning with a ceremonial groundbreaking. Edison Pointe, a commercial development south of Fry’s Marketplace,...

One small change

By Andrew H. Jones Community Relations Coordinator Sun Life Family Health Center A community comes alive when the residents share their love for their neighbors and friends...

Alternative Air keeps it cool for 10 years

By Michelle Chance Avnel Hogan and his team of air conditioning technicians have been keeping Maricopans cool in the desert heat for 10 years. Hogan, owner...

‘Invaluable asset’ promoted at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino

Christine Todd of Maricopa has been promoted to business process improvement (BPI) site leader at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino. The BPI program works to eliminate waste...

New tenant moves into Ak-Chin’s commerce center

Liquidate AZ Inc. has leased Suite E in the Mesquite Building at 12501 N. Murphy Road in Ak-Chin's industrial park, Santa Cruz Commerce Center. Liquidate...

Rider prepping land for motocross complex

By Raquel Hendrickson Motocross is back - almost. Mike Fay will open Maricopa Motorsports Park on 46 acres near the junction of state routes 347 and...

‘Uncovering Your Story’ at MCE Lunch and Learn event

“Uncovering Your Story” is the theme of Christine K. Bailey’s MCE Lunch and Learn presentation at Copper Sky on Wednesday, Sept. 21, from noon...

Diverse businesses connect at Maricopa’s B2B

This year’s Business to Business Expo (B2B) moved to a new location and had a full house Tuesday. Dan Beach, director of Maricopa Center for...

Business license applications trend toward home-based

The following businesses applied for business licenses with the City of Maricopa March 16-April 15. Commercial: Firestone Complete Auto Care, Massage Me, Tommy’s Mobile Diagnostics Home-based:...

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...

Inspections: 2 eateries find it hard to keep cold

Two of 16 restaurants inspected by the Pinal County Health Department between April 16 and May 15 were cited for cold-holding infractions. The inspector observed...

Help your community, your neighbors and yourself by making tax-credit charitable donation

Did you know? Arizona tax law provides a credit for taxpayers who contribute to qualifying charitable organizations like Sun Life Family Health Center! You can get...

‘Ice’ rink coming to UltraStar this month

By Ethan McSweeney It’s not a mirage, but it’s also not real ice. UltraStar Multi-tainment Center will open an ice skating rink, which will use indoor...

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...

Denny’s preps for opening this month

A Denny's restaurant tentatively is scheduled to open Feb. 19 at 21195 N. John Wayne Parkway, according to corporate spokesperson Jillian Hutwagner. Maricopa Chamber of Commerce...

Excellent inspection marks for Maricopa restaurants

All 13 restaurants and eateries inspected by Pinal County Environmental Health from Dec. 16 to Jan. 15 received a clean bill of health. EXCELLENT Barro’s...

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,...

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...

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...

Maricopa business news – in brief

Dutch Bros. received a commercial permit for its 1,280-square-foot property at 20232 N. John Wayne Parkway, which includes a drive-thru and patio. Construction is...

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...

Massage code change may signal loosening regulations for mobile businesses

Maricopa City Council approved an ordinance change that allows traveling massage therapists to be exempt from regulations concerning home-based or brick-and-mortar businesses. The decision was...

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...

Maricopa Ace achieves outstanding designation

Maricopa Ace Hardware achieved designation as a “Pinnacle Performing Retailing” store for outstanding performance in the Ace corporation. “What this means for our customers is...

Restaurants pass health inspections with flying colors

Only three Maricopa eateries were inspected by the health department of Pinal County June 16-July 15. All three earned excellent ratings. Excellent Chipotle Mexican Grill Dickey’s...
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