Spike in gas prices hurts, but why is it happening?

The price of gas has shot up by at least 50 cents a gallon in and around Maricopa in the last month. Arizona’s average price...

City offers special business sign permits during construction

  Maricopa City Council approved a temporary sign permit on May 10 for businesses impacted by the construction of the overpass in midtown Maricopa. The permit...

Outlet center announces job fair; stores

Phoenix Premium Outlets off Interstate 10 at exit 162, south of Loop 202, in Chandler is having a job fair 10 a.m. to 7...

Thai Chili finally gets ribbon cutting

In front of a small crowd, the Maricopa Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting this morning for one of its newest members, Thai...

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...

New fine-dining venue opens in Maricopa

Grille 109 at Southern Dunes Golf club will offer dinner four nights a week, Wednesday through Saturday, serving steaks, chops, fresh fish and other upscale entrees prepared by Executive Chef Tim Miller.

Ross opening planned, more businesses make move toward Edison Pointe

Despite predictions a major clothing retailer would open this spring in Edison Pointe, an opening date is projected for a little later. According to its...
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Local artists will help brighten walls of new hospital

When Exceptional Community Hospital officials began to develop a plan to build in Maricopa, they pledged to purchase and display local art in the...

Global Water takes steps to minimize future rate increases

A local water utility official announced a recent cost-saving endeavor at the city council meeting Tuesday, an effort that could mean a deceleration of...

No age limit for becoming a small business owner

According to a recent study, a large number of small business owners weren't bitten by the entrepreneurship bug until they graduated from college or started down a completely different career path.

NOT COOL: Spate of eateries dinged for temp violations

Eating out this weekend? Beware — the Pinal County Health Department docked every other restaurant it inspected during a tour of Maricopa this week.  Health inspectors...

Cheese-making a consuming passion

For Maricopa resident Denise Diederich, owning a business is “all consuming.”“You wake up in the middle of the night with an idea,” she said....

MHS to host technology recycling Saturday

It’s a great time to get rid of your old devices. The information technologies program at Maricopa High School is hosting its annual technology...

Dairy Queen, McDonald’s run into trouble with health inspector

Of 22 eateries inspected by the Pinal County Health Department Feb. 16-March 15, three were marked down, and two of those had serious problems. KFC...

Orbitel sale to bring more jobs to community

Mayor Kelly Anderson and Maricopa's City Council recently approved the transfer of Orbitel Communications, LLC's operating license to IH Orbitel, Inc and MCG Capital...

Living the dream: Residents have dream jobs in age of AI

Artificial intelligence, Amazon and big-box stores. It’s competition enough to drive your average small, local business out of Maricopa. But there are still “AI-proof” small businesses...

Maricopa unemployment numbers remain stable

The Arizona Department of Commerce reported this week in its monthly employment findings that the city of Maricopa's unemployment remained stable at 13.5 percent from January to February.

Local real estate firm makes stunning offer during three Super Bowl LVI commercials

This is one for the playbooks! 72SOLD announced during Sunday night’s Super Bowl LVI game that it was picking up the tab on 72...

PROFILE: Robert Livingston

Vice President and General Manager Harrah’s Ak-Chin CasinoBUSINESS First job: My dad owned an auto parts store, so when I was about 10 years...

The tractor goes high tech

Second in a four-part series on the business of agriculture in MaricopaFarmers have used tractors for a long time.There’s debate about when the first...

A day in the life of APEX staff (VIDEO)

  When people think of a country-club racetrack like APEX Motor Club, they might think of rich folks lead-footing their upmarket sports cars for kicks....

Well-woman exams vital for early detection

By Jonathan Willms, DO Chair of OB/GYN, Sun Life Family Health Center Prior to the development of the pap test, woman commonly developed cervical cancer and...

Health inspections bite new restaurant

All but one of the Maricopa eateries examined by inspectors from the Pinal County Health Department between Aug. 15 and Sept. 15 received scores...

Contest promises free makeover, fashion show

Maricopa stylist Anita Turner is working on making the world a more beautiful place, at least four faces at a time.

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...

Maricopa girl wins Bashas’ doughnut contest

An 8-year-old from Maricopa was a winner in Bashas' annual statewide "Donut Flavor Craze Contest," creating a new doughnut that will be offered in...

County warns restaurant/bar owners of “imposter inspectors”

Pinal County's Environmental Health department is warning restaurant and bar owners that potential scam artists are making threatening phone calls to area bars and restaurants claiming to be health inspectors. 

Orbitel expanding service into Heritage District

Orbitel Communications plans to finish construction by the end of this month on a project that will bring cable television, high-speed Internet and digital telephone service to residents and businesses in Maricopa's Heritage District.

Council approves permit for wood grinding near Apex

The Maricopa City Council approved another conditional use permit (CUP) Tuesday, this time for a wood-grinding company that happens to sit next door to...

Sheraton hosts champagne brunch for moms

The Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa is the perfect celebration location for mothers this year with a Champagne Brunch, resort and spa specials designed just for her.
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