Green Zone hosts holiday Shoppaganza on Saturday
The Green Zone Nutrition will host a Holiday Shoppaganza at their location in the Maricopa Business Center off Honeycutt Road Saturday morning.
Event organizer Jeanette...
Economic growth expected for Maricopa, Pinal County
By Yvonne Gonzalez
Maricopa is headed toward a year of growth, with unemployment down and consumer spending up.
Economic Development Director Denyse Airheart said Maricopa, like...
ROC adds ex-contractor to Most Wanted list
The Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) added Donald Libby, 51 of Phoenix, to the Most Wanted Unlicensed Entities List.
Libby is believed to be actively...
Joblessness continues to drop in county, state
Pinal County’s unemployment dropped more than 1 percent over the last year.
Data released Thursday by the Arizona Department of Administration show January’s jobless rate...
Job Fair in Casa Grande includes Maricopa businesses
Arizona Workforce Connection, along with many partners, will be hosting the Pinal County Community Job Fair at the Promenade Mall in Casa Grande on...
Global Water may offer common stock shares
Global Water Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: GWRS), today announced it has commenced an underwritten public offering of shares of its common stock.
The company anticipates using...
Innovative Maricopa camp breaks ‘Summer Slump’
Children’s Learning Adventure is taking a fun and interactive approach to summer break with their “Hooray for Hollywood” Summer Camp! This year’s camp offers...
New MCE director to bring new level of transparency to incubator
The incoming director of Maricopa’s small business incubator met with the public Thursday to discuss his ideas for the future, ideas that could very...
Fall BOOtique to spotlight Maricopa’s small businesses
By Francesca Lyons
Maricopans are invited to enjoy an afternoon of browsing and shopping local at the Fall BOOtique. Bring along your little ones in...
Maricopa Ace earns highest corporate recognition for 5th straight year
Ace Hardware Corporation is pleased to announce that Maricopa Ace Hardware achieved designation as a “Pinnacle Performance Retailing” store for its outstanding performance.
It is...
Donation drive Saturday for Peña Family: List of needs
The Maricopa Real Estate Company and the F.O.R. Maricopa will join forces on Saturday to host a donation drive for Vivian and Manuel Peña.
For...
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...
Wednesday declared federal holiday to honor Bush
As Wednesday is declared a National Day of Mourning to mark the passing of President George H.W. Bush, don’t plan on your mail being...
Maricopa eateries get clean inspection from county
All 11 food establishments in Maricopa inspected by Pinal County's health department from May 16 to June 15 received excellent scores.
Excellent
Bashas’
Bashas’ - Deli
Circle...
Housing estimates predict strong revival (VIDEO)
A report by Phoenix-based consulting firm Applied Economics estimates Maricopa’s recent housing growth could be a sign of more to come. It projected 1,200...
Chamber names finalists for Community Awards
Maricopa Chamber of Commerce’s annual Community Awards Banquet is scheduled for Jan. 23 at Elements Event Center. Cocktail hour starts at 5:30 p.m.
Nominees
WAZ Business...
New business licenses
The following organizations received business licenses from the City of Maricopa July 16-Aug. 15.
Commercial: Dollar Tree, Empire West Title Agency, Open Café Province, White’s...
City of Maricopa Wins Golden Prospector award
The city of Maricopa has won a Golden Prospector award from the Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) for its “Business Beat” video series.
“Business...
Chamber closure ‘on the table’ as members decide future
The Maricopa Chamber of Commerce is in transition as it once again searches for a new executive director.
Members are brainstorming the Chamber’s evolution and...
11 eateries dinged by health dept.
Out of 24 food establishments inspected by the Pinal County health department July 16-Aug. 15, 11 did not escape with perfect marks.
Say Sushi was...
Lawmaker seeks federal law on Internet sales tax
State Sen. Vince Leach (R-District 11) introduced a “memorial,” which is essentially a letter from the Legislature to the U.S. Congress, requesting simplification of...
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...
Maricopa girl wins Bashas’ doughnut contest
An 8-year-old from Maricopa was a winner in Bashas' annual statewide "Donut Flavor Craze Contest," creating a new doughnut that will be offered in...
5 eateries have trouble keeping it cool
Five Maricopa eateries had to fix issues in the latest round of health inspections by the Pinal County Health Department. However, the city’s three...
CEO Corner: Listening with intent to learn, implement is key
By Christian Price
For those of you who know me, you know I can carry on a conversation with “the best of them.” I love...
Ak-Chin to be presenting sponsor at Phoenix Open
Waste Management Phoenix Open hosts The Thunderbirds announced today that the Ak-Chin Indian Community has signed on as the local presenting sponsor of the...
Maricopa’s monthly sales tax revenue dips 3.7%
Maricopa’s sales tax collections took a seasonal dip but remain ahead of numbers reported last year at this time.
The numbers for the November report,...
Groundbreaking scheduled for Edison Pointe
Join us on Monday, July 31, at 7:30 a.m. for the Edison Pointe Ground Breaking Ceremony. Enjoy a short ceremony and light refreshments to...
Marks against 3 of 4 eateries in November inspections
Of the four Maricopa eating establishments inspected in November, only one received an “E” for excellent from the Pinal County Health Department. KFC was...
Maricopa Marketplace shows off small businesses (gallery)
Maricopa Marketplace was a Small Business Saturday Shop Local event in front of Maricopa Center for Entrepreneurship on Saturday. Around 40 Maricopa small businesses...