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
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...
Change to city code puts business registry in action
The rules governing how you open a business in Maricopa are about to change.
City leaders have eliminated the requirement for obtaining business licenses per...
Lexus named ‘official vehicle’ of APEX
In becoming a partner, Lexus has been named the "Official Vehicle of APEX Motor Club."
APEX has 150 members. As Phase 1 on the 280-acre...
Options growing for wedding venues in Maricopa
Finding the perfect venue is often the biggest decision for couples planning a wedding and reception. For some, the easiest choice is their home...
Longevity Athletics debuts table tennis robot (video)
A lifelong love of table tennis inspired Longevity Athletics owner Aaron Gilbert to provide a table and training robot to his fitness center’s members...
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...
Maricopa Healing Rooms open in Heritage District
International Association of Healing Rooms (IAHR) announced the opening of Maricopa Healing Rooms at 19997 N. Justin Drive.
Directing the facility is Janet Owens Severdia,...
15-year anniversary: InMaricopa started with an idea, grew with the city
Not long after the incorporation of the City of Maricopa, Scott Bartle launched InMaricopa.com as a hyperlocal, online news source for the growing community....
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...
‘Process was not followed,’ Gusse cleared of ethics violation
Saying not only was there no ethics violation proven but that the process shouldn’t have allowed the complaint in the first place, Maricopa City...
Maricopa Business Briefs include Realtor tour, training session, more
Maricopa 101: Home-based Businesses
The next session of Maricopa 101 will be Feb. 17 from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Zephyr Conference Room at...
Tax prep tips
By Chris J. Scoggin, CPA
Partner, Chaston Taxes and Accounting
Individuals
Well, the good news is there were no MAJOR changes in tax year 2019. However, the...
Pink promotion, Battle of the Bras at Harrah’s Ak-Chin this month
Harrah’s Ak-Chin is going pink again.
As in pink blackjack tables, pink shirts, pink hair and, of course, pink ribbons.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month,...
DQ dinged for ongoing issues during food inspection
Though only eight eateries in Maricopa were inspected between May 16 and June 15, two were inspected twice in that period. Only one restaurant...
2018 ushers in the biggest tax law changes since the mid 1950s
By James A. Chaston, CPA
Changes to Individual Taxes
Taxpayers either take itemized deductions or the standard deduction whichever is greater. In 2017, the standard deduction...
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