Health inspection causes lunch disruption
Two Maricopa eateries of 20 inspected between Feb. 20 and March 15 received slight markdowns from Pinal County food inspections.
Leading Edge Academy was nicked...
Business license applications from Avon to Zanovia
The following businesses applied for business licenses with the City of Maricopa Feb. 16-March 15:
Commercial: Maricopa Home Rentals LLC, Peachy Clean
Home-based: 911 Air Repair,...
Home-based Business: Bringing ‘joy of sound’ to electronic guitars, amps
By Fran Lyons
Joe Carpenter tells it this way: “I had a passion to work with and repair guitars and amps since I was a...
Alternative Air keeps it cool for 10 years
By Michelle Chance
Avnel Hogan and his team of air conditioning technicians have been keeping Maricopans cool in the desert heat for 10 years.
Hogan, owner...
Strategizing economic development in Maricopa
The Edison Road extension is complete.
Edison Pointe is finalizing leases.
Commercial development at Copper Sky may also see some stimulation in 2017.
Estrella Gin Business Park...
Firestone replacing Fletcher’s after acquisition
Fletcher’s Tire & Auto Service is in the process of becoming Firestone Complete Auto Care.
Based out of Nashville, Tennessee, Firestone is part of Bridgestone...
Maricopan promoted to casino operations manager at Harrah’s Ak-Chin
Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino announced Matthew Kern has been promoted to casino operations manager. Kern’s responsibilities will include overseeing slots, slot performance, Bingo and Keno.
Kern...
Global Water customers question staff at forum
In the first of what is expected to be monthly customer forums, representatives from Global Water Resources took questions and complaints from the public...
InMaricopa Spotlight: ‘Anything is possible’ in Maricopa entrepreneurship (VIDEO)
In a conversation with InMaricopa, Quintin Baker, new executive director of Maricopa Center for Entrepreneurship, talks about the influence Maricopa has on the surrounding...
Casino goes green for Earth Month
For the month leading up to Earth Day, Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino has kicked off its annual CodeGreen Challenge and is hosting environmentally-conscience events. Saturday,...
Global Water to host customer forum
Global Water Resources will host a forum for customers March 30, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Elements Event Center, 16000 N. Maricopa Road, Room 200. Elements...
Leading Edge Academy hosting Teacher Job Fairs
Leading Edge Academy will be hosting two Teacher Job Fairs this spring, one at their Gilbert campus for positions throughout the network and another...
Business Tax Tips for 2017
By Jim Chaston
1. Congress has gotten serious about correct Employee vs. Independent Contractors classification and increased penalties drastically. Penalties can be more than 100...
5 restaurants dinged in health inspections
During Pinal County food inspections Jan. 16-Feb. 15, five Maricopa eateries out of 23 received marks below excellent.
Li’s Garden had no hot water in...
Wired workshop on social media networking
Wired is a monthly Maricopa Center for Entrepreneurship networking event of business owners learning to use various social media avenues to build their business...
CEO Corner: Investing in your business’ employees key to success
By Steve Chestnut
The Maricopa Unified School District is well known in our community as an educational institution with six elementary schools, two middle schools...
Home-based business throws out welcome mat for new Maricopans
By Fran LyonsJILL SMITH
Owner
Maricopa Welcome Service
Background: Born in Iowa
Personal: Married to David Smith, whom she met in Colorado 28 years ago. He is also...
Sun Life Center for Women begins free series of health events
Sun Life Center for Women is starting a series of health events this month called “It’s That Time of the Month.”
Starting March 13, join...
Preventing the Spread of the Common Cold from Daycare to Home
By Andrew H. Jones
If your child attends daycare, he or she is probably sick more times than a loving parent might like. WheneverTIP 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...
Orbitel president to head cable group
John Schurz, president of Orbitel/Western Broadband in Maricopa, has been elected president of the Southwest Cable Communications Association.
The Association is the statewide trade association...
New fitness director targets older population
By Michelle Chance
It is not unusual to find new faces in Maricopa. The city is often a seasonal home for those seeking a mild-weathered...
Shop Local: Results of inaugural Copa Bingo up in the air
The 2016 holiday season brought with it a local economic campaign aimed at encouraging Maricopa residents to shop local. Winners:
Glenda Kelley – $50 gift...
Hidden Valley Auto Parts a haven for pickers, pullers
For more than 55 years a tucked away piece of land to the west of Maricopa has been a treasure trove of used auto...
Council hears community concerns about Global Water (VIDEO)
The mayor and city council lent their ears to the public Tuesday, calling on residents to speak about the city’s privately held water utility,...
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...
Home-based Spotlight: My Maricopa Plumber – From rookie to master plumber
By Fran Lyons
Toma Fitzgerald knows his team well.
It is a close-knit unit and includes his wife, Danielle, who manages the office and administrative tasks...
Home-Based Spotlight: Rent-A-Vet Services proves veterans still handy
By Fran Lyons
Amy Tschida is all about making things happen.
If you have a project or a problem, she and her crew at Rent-a-Vet Services...
Home-based businesses build Maricopa economy
If Maricopa seems to have a lot of home-based business, well, it does.
More than 370, in fact.
According to the city’s Economic Development Department, 30...
New business license applications received by city
Companies filing for new business licenses Dec. 16-Jan. 15:
Commercial: Postmaster Depot, Super Smiles for Kids
Home-based: D.E.N. Services, Stormwind’s Creations, Sunshine Home Cleaning
Out of Town:...