Vendor Expo features local businesses, their services and products

Maricopa’s second Vendor Expo was held last weekend. Various vendors were at Pima Butte Elementary on Saturday to display and sell their products and services. All vendors were local business owners or their representatives.

Maricopa residents enjoying the second annual Business Expo.

Sponsored by Dawn Madden of MaricopasRealtor.com, the businesses represented a wide range of categories. Food, gifts, beauty products, jewelry, scrapbooking supplies, home décor, personalized business products, candles and much more were available.

Jackie Root (second from left) displays her Purses by Jackie.

Vance of Gardener’s World was on hand to offer planting tips.

The Hot Dog Shack was a popular stop for young and old.

It was a beautiful day, and, although several residents were on hand for the Expo, the crowd was not as large as anticipated. “We really wanted more people to come out and see all the many things local businesses have to offer,” said Gina Sgarra, the event’s coordinator.

Acupuncturist Christina Lambert and her husband, Chad, a chiropractic physician, were on hand to explain their methods and procedures.


Paula Simonette’s Blue Moon Jewelry provided some lovely and colorful pieces.

Among the businesses represented were:
Arbonne International, Mindbogl, Close to My Heart, Tastefully Simple, Ladies Time Out, Mary Kay, Shain Bird, Crown Pool Service, Creative Memories, Cookie Lee Jewelry, American Family Insurance, The Body Shop, Aumenti, Avon, Pretty in Pink Boutique, Century 21 Awareness Realty, B’s Purses, Princess House, Pampered Chef, Merry Walls, Stampin’ It Up, Southwest Sod, Tupperware, Taste of Home Entertainment, Usborne Books and Equine Eden Rescue Center.

Mark Molus (left) of 1st Impressions Ink chats with Jack Wallbrecht.

Ginny Crabtree displays her handmade craft items.

Veronica Reeves (left) of Wells Fargo Bank represented the Maricopa Community Chamber of Commerce Since 1990, Inc.