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Chamber names interim CEO; Potter resigns in protest

The Maricopa Chamber of Commerce board of directors elected John Kennedy Friday to be the group’s interim president and chief executive officer.Chamber treasurer Leon...

Heritage District: A touch of new for the old

Maricopa is offering a face-lift to homes and businesses in the Heritage District.“The program’s mission is to stimulate and revitalize pride,” said Micah Miranda,...

Businesses must ask the right questions

Why are some businesses more successful than others? Have you considered the human factor? Have you identified who you are? Have you determined your...

Hundreds turn out for 2-day UltraStar job fair

Harrah's Ak-Chin UltraStar multi-tainment center held its first of a two-day job fair Wednesday and there was a line of attendees including members of...

Honeycutt Coffee opens Tuesday

Honeycutt Coffee Company in the Maricopa Business Center, opened its doors Tuesday morning.The shop will focus on serving high-end coffee, including espresso, hot and...

Chamber president agrees to resign

Jim McMichael, president and CEO of the Maricopa Chamber of Commerce, told InMaricopa.com Wednesday he has been asked to resign by Chairman John Donohue...

LinkedIn good tool to market small business

As a business owner, you’ve no doubt heard of Facebook and Twitter as great social media tools for marketing your business. LinkedIn typically gets...

Multi-tainment center offers job fair, more

The Ak-Chin Indian Community UltraStar multitainment center scheduled to open Nov. 15 will offer more than just a place to grab dinner and movie...

Automatic car wash to open next year

By March, Maricopans could get their cars washed at a new Fast and Friendly Car Wash at the northwest corner of Hathaway Avenue and...

Construction to start next year on Dignity Health urgent-care facility

Dignity Health Arizona plans to open a seven-day-a-week urgent-care facility next year before beginning construction of a hospital in 2016.Suzanne Pfister, vice president of...

Dignity Health buys land for emergency-care center, hospital

Dignity Health, formerly Catholic Healthcare West, has purchased 18.56 acres of land for more than $2 million at the northeast corner of John Wayne...

CGRMC honored as 2012 admired company

Casa Grande Regional Medical Center has been selected by Arizona Business Magazine and BestCompaniesAZ as one of 40 winners for the 2012 Arizona’s Most...

Photographer brings his business to Maricopa

Jake Johnson, a photographer who owns Jake Johnson Pictures, is no longer a commuter.Johnson moved from L.A. to Maricopa in 2005, but had a...

Ak-Chin airport to close for 2 weeks

The Ak-Chin Industrial Park Board announced the Ak-Chin Regional Airport (formerly Phoenix Regional Airport) will be closed via an FAA NOTAM (Notice to Airmen)...

Harrah’s Ak-Chin undergoes major renovations

The casino will unveil a new look in October.

Local Ace Hardware wins top honors

Ace Hardware Corporation has named Maricopa Ace Hardware a Five-Star Platinum Ace retailer for its exemplary service and retail operations.The leading hardware cooperative honors...

Customers push Tacos N More into expansion

When Mercy and Joe Vasquez moved their Mexican restaurant to North John Wayne Parkway from the south of the railroad tracks last year, they...

State Farm agencies collecting school supplies

Lance Lane, owner of a State Farm Insurance agency, doesn’t just use his office as a space to work in the community, but also...

City positions self to lead in ag tech

Micah Miranda, Maricopa economic development director, said Maricopa is “uniquely positioned to develop” the agri-tech industry.In late July, the city partnered with AZBio and...

Missing her swap meets, newcomer starts one

Alia Zaidi knows her swap meets, and she knows there’s more to them than just people “getting rid of their junk.”Back in San Jose,...

‘Friendliness’ puts local Sonic among best

Maegan Shadoan’s goal two years ago when she came into run Maricopa’s Sonic Drive-In was to make a difference.“It was dirty and awful,” she...

Jewelry fashioned along party line

Brenda Hermanson, president of the Maricopa Republican Club, said she never expected to be an entrepreneur, but that’s exactly what she is since starting...

Home PR business allows family first

Morgan Vanderwall, moved to Maricopa seven years ago, two days after her honeymoon.Having just graduated from Purdue with a degree in psychology, she didn’t...

Building business a T-shirt at a time

Jacob McKim, owner of Succulent Tees, recently discovered one of the best ways he can support local, small businesses was by opening up his...

Entertainment center offers moving seats, jobs

The Ak-Chin Indian Community Entertainment Center has moving seats and available jobs.When the 12-screen theater opens Nov. 15, it will come with digital projectors...

Small-business owners beware of bogus invoice

Attorney General Tom Horne is warning Arizona small business owners to be wary of an official-looking invoice for what is described as a warranty...

Maricopa SONIC in national competition

The crew at Maricopa’s SONIC Drive-In on John Wayne Parkway is one step closer to qualifying for the national finals of the 19th annual...

Ak-Chin awards contract for airport renovations

The Ak-Chin Community Council awarded the contract for the renovation of the Ak-Chin Regional Airport, formerly Phoenix Regional Airport, to a joint venture between...

Zoning change for smoke shops considered

At the Aug. 7 Maricopa City Council work session, council members will discuss whether to make changes to the zoning requirements for businesses such...

Subway, GameStop false alarm for new retail center

An illustration on a city website that provides information about commercial properties in Maricopa indicates that Subway and GameStop, a video game and entertainment...
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