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Getting to Know: Danielle Casey

Danielle Casey is a Management Assistant II in the city manager's office in Maricopa. inmaricopa.com recently spoke with her to learn more about her job, what a typical day is like for her, and where she sees the city going.
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Ducey rolls back all COVID-19 mitigation requirements

All remaining COVID-19 mitigation requirements in Arizona – local mask mandates included –were rolled back Thursday. A new executive order from Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey...

Handyman hopes to franchise home repair concept

Henry Staggs first became an entrepreneur at age 17, when he founded a roofing, siding and drywall business in Kansas.

In 2021, Maricopa got its first hospital

After years of anticipation and many runs to medical facilities in Casa Grande and Chandler, residents now have a hospital of their own –...

Orbitel issues credit to customers for city-wide outage

Orbitel Communications has issued full credits to its Internet and digital phone subscribers for the 12-hour outage that paralyzed Maricopa on Saturday. Internet and...

Seemingly isolated spot on SR 347 draws a micro-bazaar

Surrounded by desert and miles from anything, a sand covered lot hardly seems the ideal location to operate a business.However, the micro-bazaar on the...

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...

Boom in Maricopa business licenses

Maricopa saw an upsurge in business permits last week as 12 entities were granted either new or renewal licenses to operate within city limits.

City issues permit for first hotel

Maricopa just issued the building permit for the first hotel in city limits - La Quinta. According to Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, La Quinta is...

New restaurant a family affair

As the Maricopa community grows, so do the opportunities for local entrepreneurs to start businesses. One Maricopa family is doing just that. ...

Minimum-wage increase to $11 forcing businesses to be creative

  The gradual increase of the minimum wage in Arizona is supposed to help those at the lower edge of pay scales, but it’s also...
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Maricopa artist puts peddle to the metal

Not every artist's story is one of inspiration, or about a tortured soul finding an outlet for their grief and torment. For some, like Maricopa...

Drought & Development: County ag at ‘edge of sustainability,’ but Maricopa touts strong water supply

  Drought and global warming are combining to turn Arizona’s dream into a mid-summer nightmare. According to many climatologists, Arizona is in the worst drought in...
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With Hogenes Farms zoning approval, nearly 3k homes move forward

The City Council unanimously granted the developer of a 489-acre parcel on the former site of the Hogenes Dairy Farm a change in zoning...

Teen channels passion for collectibles into new business

At 16 years old, Isabella Guilford may be a young business owner, but in the world of collectibles and antiques, she’s a seasoned veteran. “I’ve...

Sign changed to say hotel will open in fall

A third anticipated opening date for the Holiday Inn Express in Maricopa is now posted on the sign along John Wayne Parkway.Last summer, the...

Business and development briefs

DR Horton was granted an amendment to its planned area development in lots 1 and 8 in Tortosa for coverage increase. Chop Block & Brew...

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...

Desert Sun Performing Arts announces summer schedule

Desert Sun Performing Arts has released a summer schedule full of new classes. 

State offers details on refund of $80M in transportation taxes

The Arizona Department of Revenue said Wednesday it is working toward a solution to refund the tens of millions of dollars in transportation taxes...

Lucky winner walks away with $40k at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino

A mystery man left Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino $40,000 richer Saturday afternoon. According to information received from witnesses, a middle-aged man was seen playing the triple-reel...

Native Grill plans grand re-opening

The newly remodeled Native Grill and Wings is planning a weekend celebration for a grand re-opening. The official ribbon cutting ceremony will be...

Great Wall, 7 Java Street receive ‘satisfactory’ health ratings

Two Maricopa food establishments received “satisfactory” ratings from the Pinal County Health Services District during September inspections. Eighty-five percent of local businesses inspected received...

Children’s Learning Adventure on helping Maricopa students shape character

The first few years of a child’s life is a time of incredible growth and development. Positive learning experiences in a variety of settings,...

The weekly shopper

This feature highlights the best deals at the four major grocery chains in Arizona, in addition to deals at other local businesses. Each store name is hyperlinked to its ad.

Cold Beer & Cheeseburgers to open in 2 weeks

A long-awaited sit-down restaurant finally is set to debut to Maricopa residents. After a series of delays, Cold Beer & Cheeseburgers opens on March 14,...
North Santa Cruz Wash

Removing 11 square miles from floodplain could spur wave of revenue

The North Santa Cruz Wash floodplain is a significant impediment to economic development on the east side of Maricopa. But a mitigation project to remove...

Robert Miguel to chair Arizona Indian Gaming Association

Robert Miguel, chairman of the Ak-Chin Indian Community, was elected chair of the Arizona Indian Gaming Association during a recent meeting at the Hon-Dah...

Business briefs: New Chamber blog, western wear store and more

Business briefs: New Chamber blog, western wear store and more

Quest to look best, feel best drives Maricopa Wellness’ dynamic owner

She’s a mom to two young children, a wife, a business owner, a national trainer for a medical device — which requires frequent travel...
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