Business Briefs
A day to help homeless children in Maricopa schools, assisting the cheerleaders in Maricopa and night classes for working moms highlight this week's business briefs.
CAREDF launches workforce study to assess current labor market
CAREDF launches workforce study to assess current labor market
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...
Video surveillance can deter crimes before they happen
Maricopa resident Michael Collins wants to live in a safe city, and he wants to help his fellow Maricopans to feel that way, too.Collins...
Health inspection issues at Valley eateries
Here is a look at some Valley locations cited by health inspectors in April.
Harrah’s is hiring
Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino Resort will host a Culinary, Food and Beverage Job Fair to recruit candidates for a wide variety of available positions on Wednesday, Feb. 23 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Little Caesars coming to Maricopa
In a market many consider already crowded with round food, a new pizza place is scheduled to open in Maricopa.
Little U now Bright Minds
Times are few and far between when employees become the owner of the business, but that is what happened to Little U Preschool and Karen Henley.
Weekly ‘deals’ in Maricopa
Check out these weekly bargains for the week of Oct. 7-13.
Zumba classes aim to make fitness fun
Maricopa resident Courtney Lucero is trying to make working out fun and exciting with Zumba Fitness courses.
No LA Fitness on the horizon for Maricopa
Several managers said that the company would like to put a fitness center in Maricopa, but the likelihood of it happening soon was very slim.
Maricopa Bikes offers bicycle repairs and tune ups
Squeaky chain, bent rim or loose brakes, Ryan Padgitt wants to fix whatever ails the consumer's bicycle.
Cost Cutters offers inexpensive alternative
Need a low-cost, high-quality hair cut?
BusinessWatch steps up public safety
Maricopa Police Department is urging business owners to sign up for its BusinessWatch program, a cooperative initiative between MPD and the Maricopa Chamber of...
Maricopa Ace earns Pinnacle Performance award
Maricopa Ace Hardware of Maricopa achieved designation as a “Pinnacle Performance Retailer” for its outstanding performance. Developed as part of Ace’s long-term retail growth...
Ariz. Supreme Court denies appeal against Maricopa, Apex
The Arizona Supreme Court has rejected a case filing from an organization trying to force the city to hold a vote on a proposed...
Chop Block & Brew opens at Harrah’s Ak-Chin
Today is the grand opening of the newest restaurant at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino.
Chop Block & Brew has dining and a lounge. The design was...
Innovative Maricopa camp breaks ‘Summer Slump’
Children’s Learning Adventure is taking a fun and interactive approach to summer break with their “Hooray for Hollywood” Summer Camp! This year’s camp offers...
Jersey Mike’s Subs to join Chipotle, Starbucks, Freddy’s at Maricopa Station
Vintage Partners and the city of Maricopa broke ground today on the 2.44-acre development that will be home to at least four new eateries....
Inspections: Restaurant gets tips on cooling down fries
Only one of 22 eateries inspected by Pinal County health personnel did not receive a perfect score.
WingStop received a ding over batches of fries...
Mexican restaurant opens in Fry’s Marketplace plaza
Plaza Bonita Family Mexican Restaurant opened in Maricopa on Wednesday.The restaurant, which was originally supposed to open in July, will be located at the...
Contractor cuts fiber, service for Orbitel customers
Orbitel Communications experienced an outage beginning about 8 a.m. today when a contractor cut its fiber at Honeycutt and Porter roads.John Schurz, Orbitel’s president...
VIDEO STORY: Blockbuster of a sale on DVDs, more
Taken, World War Z, Iron Man, After Earth, Olympus Has Fallen, Warm Bodies, Flight.Maricopa resident Rovetta Perdue got all those movies – and was...
Beekeeper happy to help with removal, reap honey
If there’s something buzzin’
In your neighborhood
Who’re you gonna call?
Gatten’s Honey Farm!
What started as a need to pollinate his vegetable garden turned into a job...
Maricopa Women in Business putting final touches on fashion show event
Maricopa Women in Business (MWIB) are busily making final preparations for their luncheon and fashion show on Saturday, August 5, from 1:30 to 4...
Dance studio hosting toy drive this weekend
For the second consecutive year, Desert Sun Performing Arts is hosting a holiday toy drive for needy children. Half the toys collected will be given to Against Abuse, a shelter for battered women, and half will be given to the Maricopa Fire Department for distribution.
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...
InMaricopa.com gets facelift
After months of “surgery,” InMaricopa.com will reveal an all-new look this week.
Tips to avoid business fraud
Purchase merchandise from reputable dealers or establishments; be cautious of door hangers that do not identify a company name.
The weekly shopper
This feature, which replaces the former weekly deals, highlights the best deals at the four major grocery chains in Arizona, in addition to deals at local businesses. Each store name is hyperlinked to its ad.