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What’s it pay? A sampling of Maricopa salaries

According to the U.S. Census, Maricopa’s median household income is around $68,000. Much of that comes from jobs out of town. So what can...

Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino honors 2017 Caesars Award of Excellence winners

Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino announced its 2017 Caesars Award of Excellence recipients, a distinction given to employees who consistently provide best-in-class service to guests, coworkers...

Commercial business licenses on the upswing

The following businesses applied for businesses in the city of Maricopa April 16-May 15. Commercial: Aalpha 1 Systems LLC, American Tower Investments LLC, Ameripro Service...

Health inspectors ding 3 eateries

  Three of 20 food establishments inspected in Maricopa April 16-May 15 fell below the top standard of “excellent,” according the Pinal County health department....

Designer selected as SAR artist-in-residence

School for Advanced Research’s Indian Arts Research Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico, has chosen Maricopa clothing designer Loren Aragon for a fellowship this...

CAC launches Wednesday Farmer’s Market in Maricopa (GALLERY)

An array of locally grown tomatoes, peppers, squash and other produce made its debut at the first Wednesday Morning Chef’s Farmer’s Market at the...

City analyzing 3 keys to boost economic development

As the city approaches its 14th birthday, officials are reaching for the stars, hoping Maricopa’s growth will not only accelerate but also happen in...

Ajas grow traditional business with modern marketing

When Bass Aja married Anna Groseta in 2009, it was a binding of two ranching families with near iconic status among Arizona cattlemen. They...

Anti-APEX petitions filed at City Hall

A committee aiming to stop the construction of APEX Motor Club in Maricopa turned in more than twice the number of signatures needed for...

APEX Motor Club founder spells out plans in Maricopa (VIDEO)

Private Motorsports Group President Jason Plotke sat down with InMaricopa to explain his organization's plan to create APEX Motor Club in Maricopa. It is...

Power lines shifting to make way for overpass

The overpass project in the middle of Maricopa has a lot of moving parts just for preparation. One of those parts is utility poles...

Maricopa Ace leads state in Children’s Miracle Network fund-raiser

Maricopans made their Ace Hardware the state leader in the company’s April “Round Up for Kids” campaign for Children’s Miracle Network. Ace customers opted to...

Burger King plan gets variance from city board

A fast-food restaurant eyeballing a local commercial development site as a future location came one step closer to sealing the deal this week. The Maricopa...

Importance of Early Childhood Development

  By Andrew H. JonesTIP OF THE MONTH Educational Activities Visit your local library for fun educational activities that will stimulate your child’s development. #OneSmallChange Children are constantly learning...

CEO Corner: Tips for creating your own business

By Kirk Shroyer Build your business around your strengths – not a hypothetical business plan or based on some trend you have been studying. Know...

Health inspections turn up excellence

All seven Maricopa eateries inspected by Pinal County’s health department from March 16 to April 15 received clean marks. Excellent Barro’s Pizza Central Arizona College –...

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:...

Window-cleaning biz takes ‘a man’s hands, a woman’s eye’

By Fran Lyons The slogan on Erik and Amanda Barcus' business is “Clean by a man's hands with a woman's eye.” Barcus Pros Window Services is...

Driver’s licenses soon available in Maricopa

By Michelle Chance Motorists will soon be able to receive their driver’s licenses in Maricopa. Beginning May 2, Arizona State Express Title & Registration will offer...

Amtrak starts shuttle service in Maricopa

Beginning May 1, Amtrak will begin operating a Thruway bus connecting service in Maricopa for passengers traveling on the Sunset Limited/Texas Eagle service wanting...

Burger King plan coming to Board of Adjustment

The architecture firm designing the planned Burger King in Maricopa will be in front of the city’s Board of Adjustment on Tuesday to discuss...

Is it a cold? Or is it really allergies? How to tell the difference

By Andrew H. Jones Is it a cold or allergies? This is a question that plagues many people this time of year. On one hand,...

Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino cleans up highway for Earth Day

For the fifth year in a row, Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino employees  participated in a local CodeGreen Adopt-A-Highway Cleanup event, which took place on Friday,...

Chamber’s hiring of Crain a changed process

By Michelle Chance The Maricopa Chamber of Commerce chairman said Wednesday, no public notice was posted for the open executive director position prior to the...

APEX one step closer despite anonymous opposition group

The Maricopa City Council voted Tuesday to permit a motorsports complex to move forward with the planning of a proposed private racetrack in Maricopa. The...

Edison Road extension opens as ‘mini-loop’ to SR 238

Tuesday morning, the City of Maricopa officially opened a new loop connecting Edison Road to State Route 238. Mayor Christian Price called it “a pretty...

Crain returns as Troyer leaves Chamber of Commerce

Maricopa Chamber of Commerce announced the departure of Executive Director Sara Troyer and the return of Terri (Kingery) Crain. Troyer led the chamber for a...

Apex Motor Sports gets P&Z recommendation

Despite a letter of opposition from some residents and an argument from attorney Grant Woods, the Maricopa Planning & Zoning Commission recommended a use...

Maricopa Auto Fair brings car buying to UltraStar

The Maricopa Auto Fair is set to launch April 21-23 in the UltraStar Multi-tainment Center parking lot. Owner Joe DiDonato said it will run...

CEO Corner: How values lead the way

By Gregory Rose We are in an exciting time for the City of Maricopa as we continue to see growth and the development of our...
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