InMaricopa talked with several business owners who live and work in Maricopa about the benefits they see from their short daily commutes:
Where do you live?
Brooklynne: Heritage District
Chris: Cobblestone
Keri: Rancho El Dorado
Kristina: The Meadows
How many years have you lived in Maricopa?
Brooklynne: 13
Chris: 8
Keri: 4
Kristina: 7
Brooklynne: We loved the family-friendly, community-centric values Maricopa offers.
Chris: I choose Maricopa based on the growth of the city, cost of homes and a great place to start introducing real food other than fast food.
Keri: I moved to Maricopa to be with my son, daughter-in-law and granddaughter. My son was to be deployed and it was perfect timing to make the move to help family.
Kristina: Both my family and my husband’s family live in Maricopa. Once we had children, we wanted to be closer to them.
Brooklynne: My move to Maricopa came first; I lived here for 10 years before opening my business.
Chris: The move to Maricopa came first, and within two years I had my catering company fully launched.
Keri: It was definitely a move to Maricopa initially, but I began planning the business as soon as I moved here.
Kristina: We lived in Maricopa for over 3 years before we opened Maricopa Wellness Center.
Brooklynne: I enjoy the local community, interacting with them and hearing about the best parts of their day/lives. It’s such an honor!
Chris: I enjoy the small-town feel, going places and getting to know everyone and building those relationships. It is also great watching the city grow and being part of the growth.
Keri: I enjoy growing a business in the town I lives in. It truly feels like home and provides a sense of belonging and purpose for community contribution.
Kristina: I love knowing our clients, seeing them at my children’s school or out in the community. I love the short commute. I love staying on our “island” and rarely having to leave.
Brooklynne: My commute is shorter than the amount of time it takes to make a cup of coffee!
Chris: 2 miles
Keri: 7 minutes
Kristina: 7 to 10 minutes depending on traffic
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