Passion leads to profit for seamstress
BUSINESS PROFILE: Uniquely SewnOwner: Maricopa resident Glenda Kelley; Maricopa Chamber of Commerce Ambassador; and embroiderer.Where did your passion for sewing come from? My grandmother...
Anthony Smith named Citizen of Year
Former Maricopa mayor and current Pinal County Supervisor Anthony “Tony” Smith was given the Sonny Dunn Citizen of the Year award during the annual...
Redesigned H&R Block office has Saturday open house
John Caravella, Maricopa H&R Block office manager, invites the public to an open house at the business' newly renovated office in the Bashas’ shopping...
Jobs available at new Maricopa urgent care
Dignity Health Arizona, formerly Catholic Healthcare West, is bringing 14 new jobs to Maricopa at an urgent-care facility it is opening in the Shops...
Aaron’s open after construction delays
Bad weather prompting construction delays interrupted plans for a “soft opening” right before Christmas of the new Aaron’s rent-to-own store at 44550 W. Edison...
Maricopa Fix It rocks the handyman gig
Maricopa Fix It, a new handyman service in town, offers Emmy-award winning service to its customers.Literally.Owner and handyman Doug Nanfito honed his craft, in...
A peek at New Year’s Eve in Maricopa
If you’re looking for live music, a dinner buffet, a Scottsdale night club experience or a Mardi Gras themed casino party, you don’t have...
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,”...
Dentist gives $1,000 to Pima Butte
Pima Butte Elementary School received a $1,000 check from Treasured Smiles Children’s Dentistry for collecting 2,017 pounds of food in November.The school has 395...
Arizona’s economic recovery better than most
Arizona is recovering. Pinal County, not so much.Still, the news is good for Maricopa.“Pinal County will be the last of the markets (in the...
Skies of Blue showcases local crafters, artisans
Residents can do some holiday shopping, enjoy some family time with young children and support local small businesses Saturday at Skies of Blue Holiday...
Local shopping helps build a city, experts say
Buying local can be cost effective and create jobs, said local-shopping expert Kimber Lanning during Maricopa’s sixth annual economic outlook event Thursday.Lanning is the...
Bashas’ making it snow Saturday
Bashas’ is having an outdoor festival 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday offering holiday treats, arts and crafts, more than 50 vendors, a visit...
Crate Coffee to bring city first pour-over bar
Jeff Kramarczyk wants to bring quality coffee to Maricopa.Actually, he wants to increase the level of coffee in the entire Phoenix metro area.When it...
Holiday signage permit lights businesses
From tools to new cars, Maricopa’s Holiday Signage program is getting the city’s local businesses into the holiday spirit.The program was started five years...
Aaron’s opens for last-minute holiday shoppers
Maricopans will have a chance to shop locally for furniture and appliances before Christmas when a new Aaron’s rent-to-own store has what is called...
ED3 not to hike rates
The board of directors for Electrical District No. 3 voted to keep rates flat for the fourth consecutive year.In a press release, the company...
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...
Profile: Brazilian doctor lands in Maricopa with hopes of a better Tomorrowland
She’s not sure about Obamacare because she left a country with a weak public health system.“I was really feeling pain for the patients having...
Business profile: Customer turns contractor
Owner of Origami Owl: Maricopa resident Mirisue Galindo; one of 5,000 designers nationwide for the direct-sales business.Product: Glass lockets that can be customized with...
Local Great Clips best in state; second store opens
The first Maricopa Great Clips, at 20928 S. John Wayne Parkway, has been the highest-ranking store in the state for sales – both product...
Eye doctor sees opportunity in Maricopa
Dr. Kelly Lawrence, optometrist, is looking forward to serving families in Maricopa at her new office at 21101 N. John Wayne Parkway, Suite E102.Lawrence...
UltraStar multi-tainment center opens noon Thursday
All amenities of the Ak-Chin UltraStar Multi-tainment center but the amphitheater will open noon Thursday.Visitors can bowl at Ten Pins Down, the bowling alley,...
MegaAquarium dream come true for new owner
Laura Super was building optic lasers at her job in Phoenix Oct. 26, “feeling blues-y,” as she put it, and shopping for fish on...
Create the right environment to get results
The landscape has changed.The U.S. business sector has transitioned from a major maker of “things” to a major provider of products and services. Sure...
Contest open to meet Booboo Stewart at UltraStar grand opening
Starring as Seth Clearwater in his third Twilight Saga film, Booboo Stewart will make special appearance at UltraStar Cinemas’ VIP night Nov. 14.Stewart has...
Angels in Neigborhood program underway
Dawn Anderson, the broker and owner at Maricopa Properties, has announced her Angels in Your Neighborhood program.“Over the past few years we at Maricopa...
Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino employees practice financial wellness
Jana and Doug LeGrande couldn’t afford to retire.Money matters were putting a strain on Joseph Caruso and his wife Shannon’s new marriage.Jeff Miller was...
Business profile: Landscaping-design firm busy from start
Owner : Gerardo “Jere” Avila. Arizona Backyard Creations and Design Landscaping.Education: Master’s degree in business administration, University of Phoenix.You started your business last October;...
Pet shop owner still seeks to sell
Ernest Becerril, owner of the MegaAquarium fish and small pet store, said the city needs a pet shop.But he also needs time to focus...