Maricopa chamber members told PhoenixMart to be ‘international window for commerce’
Jeremy Schoenfelder, president of PhoenixMart, LLC, spoke Thursday about economic development during Maricopa Chamber of Commerce’s monthly breakfast at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino.PhoenixMart is a...
Q & A with new chamber CEO Moss
Dave Moss, who was credited with turning around the Surprise Regional Chamber of Commerce by helping to double its membership in three years and...
Maricopa Women in Business group thanks scholarship supporters
For the last few months Maricopa Women in Business (MWIB) has been on a quest to raise money for its inaugural scholarship award, which...
Internet marketing guru to keynote chamber seminar
Jason Baer, founder of award-winning interactive agency Mighty Interactive, has been providing Internet consulting since the inception of the medium in 1994. On Nov. 27, he's going to do so for Maricopa businesses as keynote of a business seminar entitled "Internet Marketing that Works. Effective Tactics on a Reasonable Budget."
Gov. pays surprise visit to multi-tainment center
Gov. Jan Brewer stopped in to the Ak-Chin UltraStar Multi-tainment Center Friday for a surprise visit and tour.She was impressed. “It’s absolutely spectacular and fabulous,”...
Sports bar to open in former Arena location
A new sports bar will be coming to Maricopa in the space formerly occupied by the Arena Sports Grill near Bashas’ Grocery Store.Called O’Shays,...
3 businesses approved to operate
The city of Maricopa issued business licenses to three companies in the past week.
Nutrition store opens in Maricopa
Maricopa resident Blanca Herrera was always tired, from the moment she woke up until she went to bed. To get through the day she would down can after can of sugary soda products, but they ended up leaving her worse off then she started. Then Herrera discovered the Herbalife product brand of protein shakes and nutrient packed teas.
Quality Plus Auto Glass, 4 Valley-based firms permitted this week
The city of Maricopa either renewed or issued new permits to five businesses this week.
Employment numbers fall slightly
The city of Maricopa experienced a one percent drop in its unemployment rate from October to November, according to numbers released by the Arizona Department of Commerce.
Special permit allows businesses more holiday signage
Last month the Maricopa City Council approved a special event permit program to allow local businesses to display additional signage during the holiday shopping season.
Weekly ‘deals’ in Maricopa
Check out these weekly bargains for the week of Sept. 14-20.
Local photographer offers ‘a la carte’ photography classes
Jake Johnson of Jake Johnson Pictures will soon be offering a photography course for Maricopans who want to know how to take great photos.
La Party Zone closes
Maricopa business La Party Zone has packed up and moved out.
Oasis Life Center School for the Arts offers creative classes
Maricopa resident Carrie Vargas wants to celebrate and elevate the arts in Maricopa.
W.C. Detailers bring car washes and detailing to you
It started as an accident.
GTK: Vanessa Valenzuela
Vanessa Valenzuela is the owner of Maricopa Trash Can-itizer.
Hometown: Mesa
Maricopan since: 2015
Occupation: Mother of two, entrepreneur and business owner
Family: Husband and two children
Pets: One...
Home-based businesses continue to multiply
The following businesses applied for licenses to operate in Maricopa:
Commercial: MBIL Prodigy, Southwestern Advantage, The Wade Co.
Home-based: Campbell Ventures, Dealers Auto Select, Dream Group...
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...
Ace earns Pinnacle award, employee honored
Maricopa Ace Hardware achieved the designation as a “Pinnacle Performance Retailing” store for its outstanding performance in 2014. “ Mike Richey has won...
Orthodontist reaches final four in national contest
A Maricopa orthodontist might add a prestigious title to his collection this month. Dr. Dustin Coles, owner of Premier Orthodontics, is one of four finalists and will find out this month if he's chosen as the top Invisalign dentist in the country, an award given annually to the doctor who presents the "most challenging case" at the company's convention in Las Vegas. Coles was selected as the southwest regional winner.
Ace Hardware wins Chamber’s top award
By Jim Headley
Maricopa Ace Hardware was honored as the Large Business of the Year by the Maricopa Chamber of Commerce April 27.
Owner Mike Richey...
Pink events highlight Breast Cancer Awareness Month at Harrah’s
Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, celebrating its 20th anniversary, has a long-standing tradition of going above and beyond for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and this October...
Business park gets new owners to jump-start development
Estrella Gin Business Park effectively was sold by the City to two companies for development.
Tuesday, Maricopa City Council approved the purchase agreement of 12.32...
Flying solo preferred for some local entrepreneurs
Being able to recognize and fill a specific need, using one's personal experience, knowledge and specific skills to find a niche in the market...
Arizona entreprenuer addresses business group
Maricopa County's Small Business Enterprise Program on Monday hosted the Arizona International Growth Group's monthly early morning meeting featuring Omar Sayed, founder and CEO of Succeed® Corporation, an Arizona-based e-commerce company that helps small businesses succeed online.
Chamber holding upcoming elections
Elections for new officers on the Maricopa Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors are ongoing. Chamber members whose dues are current are eligible to run.
Business briefs: New Chamber blog, western wear store and more
Business briefs: New Chamber blog, western wear store and more
Multi-tainment center big hit with Maricopans
It seems as though everyone who has gone to the UltraStar Multi-tainment Center is impressed.And they plan on going back.Jim Rives, president and CEO...
Is your website working for or against you?
For most small businesses, particularly home-based ones, an effective website is your storefront. It’s your face to the world and only chance to make...