With more than $58,000 in student loan debt from Northern Arizona University and a full-time job barely goetting her from paycheck to paycheck, Kaitlin Kump never thought she would be able to buy a home in her 20s.
Looks like Peoria is picking up in 2020 where 2019 left off: Growth, growth and more growth.
For decades, farmers used huge machines to plant, grow and harvest their crops, but more and more Arizona farmers today are using tiny, remote-controlled aircraft to boost yields and save water and money.
There will be new places to shop, eat, drink, perhaps even to be entertained.
Melissa Ortiz, a freelance software developer, encounters a lot of situations that make her feel uneasy. Ortiz has become hyper-aware her chosen industry largely excludes people who look like her.
Peoria Unified School District members, local business owners and Peoria Chamber of Commerce representatives joined together on Dec. 12 to celebrate the holiday season and provide joy to a group of local students and their loved ones in need.
More medical services should be coming soon to Peoria.
With apologies to James Brown, it’s no longer a man’s world ...
In July, a New Jersey pizzeria went viral for inviting its surrounding community to leave “lost dog” flyers at their restaurant to attach to their pizza box lids.
The holidays are upon us. That magical time of year when family, food, charity and goodwill change us as individuals and communities. That moment in time where an extra traffic light, or a long line, is just an opportunity to listen to Bing Crosby belt out the single best rendition of “Whit…
Members of the Peoria Chamber of Commerce joined the staff of Kawaii Sushi and Asian Cuisine in Peoria on Dec. 4 to celebrate the restaurant’s first year of business with a ribbon-cutting.
Congratulations to Cibola Vista Resort and Spa.
Growing up as the daughter of a veteran, Haley Schuster learned at a very early age how important it is to care for members of the military, as well as first responders.
For those planning to get stuffed on Thanksgiving, Mountainside Fitness offers a free workout from Turkey Day (or, for vegetarians, Tofurkey Day) through Sunday, Dec. 1.
Several influential business and development figures in the Phoenix Metropolitan area met in Phoenix Nov. 15 to discuss exciting upcoming improvements and potential in the West Valley
National Entrepreneurs Day was celebrated this week. This is an unofficial American holiday that honors entrepreneurs “who are considered the foundation of the country.”
When Meng Truong and his wife Paulina emigrated to Arizona from Cambodia, they immediately noticed something missing: there were no prominent ethnic markets carring food or items making them feel like they were home.
It is sometimes a nuisance or inconvenience for a freelancer or entrepreneur to travel to local coffee shops, in the hopes of getting work completed, when seats are unavailable, or when the environment is too distracting and even when the Wi-Fi is occasionally spotty. But one Peoria entrepre…
A staple of auto maintenance and car care in Peoria celebrated a change of ownership on Nov. 7, as Tech 1 Auto cut a ceremonial ribbon with the Peoria Chamber of Commerce.
Honey Hive Farms is creating a buzz with its honey exchange.
Vistancia hosts a Music and Model Homes Showcase from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2.
Welcome, everyone, to another edition of Business Briefcase, where we address all the great happenings in the local business world — whether it be openings, closings, construction and development, ribbon-cutting ceremonies and expansions, chamber mixers and networking events or anything else…
Welcome, everyone, to another edition of Business Briefcase, where we address all the great happenings in the local business world — whether it be openings, closings, construction and development, ribbon-cutting ceremonies and expansions, chamber mixers and networking events or anything else.
Fuzzy’s Sports Grill in Surprise is expanding to a second location in Peoria soon.
When professional dirt bike racer Ryan Wells started his mobile storefront business, AZ Dirt Bike Training, he didn’t expect it to take off the way it did.
Welcome, everyone, to another edition of Business Briefcase, where we address all the great happenings in the local business world — whether it be openings, closings, construction and development, ribbon-cutting ceremonies and expansions, chamber mixers and networking events or something else.
To many, the recession in the late 2000s would not have been considered the right time to build a business. Joseph Heckel saw it differently, however; something that ultimately worked out in his favor.
Welcome, everyone, to another edition of Business Briefcase, where we address all the great happenings in the local business world — whether it be openings, closings, construction and development, ribbon-cutting ceremonies and expansions, chamber mixers and networking events or something else.
Welcome, everyone, to another edition of Business Briefcase, where we address all the great happenings in the local business world — whether it is openings, closings, construction and development, ribbon-cutting ceremonies and expansions, chamber mixers and networking events or something else.
Mochilero Kitchen co-owners Jorge Cota and Justin Banauch hope to offer what they call a “trip throughout the country” when the restaurant opens in Peoria this fall.
Hello, readers! Welcome back to Business Briefcase. From construction to new openings, from veterinary services to new restaurants and senior living communities, there’s always something going on in the business community. And this week there is no shortage of that. This time the column brin…
New burger joint Chzburgr is serving up classics with recipes that come straight from the heart.
Peoria is saying goodbye to a long-standing jewelry business this month, as Ideal Jewelers is set to close its doors for the last time.
It’s taken nearly a decade for the housing market in Phoenix to return to pre-recession levels after home values fell drastically in 2007. Now, real estate in Phoenix is once again considered a valuable investment, and people are flocking to the area from comparatively expensive cities like …
Welcome back, readers, to this week’s edition of Business Briefcase! For anyone new, this weekly segment is geared to inform Peoria residents of anything new in the area — business related, of course!
Hello readers! For all returners, welcome back to this week’s edition of Business Briefcase. For anyone new to this segment, welcome!
In Arizona, approximately 132 people die every year from excessive heat.
Welcome back readers to this week’s edition of Business Briefcase!
Welcome back, readers, to another edition of Business Briefcase! We welcome readers to come back each week to stay updated on everything new.
Welcome back readers! Please enjoy another edition of Business Briefcase! This week there is a nice variety of things going on in Peoria including new businesses, relocations and a networking event, so let’s get right to it.
Spring Training attendance at Peoria Sports Complex this past spring decreased 10% over previous years.
Hello, Peoria! Welcome to Business Briefcase, a brief weekly report on business news to keep readers updated on all the great happenings around the city. News will include construction, grand openings/unveilings, closings, networking-centric events for people to mingle within the business co…
Todd Langford found his passion for woodworking when he was living on an Iowa farm at age 8.
Enrique Garcia has been back and forth from Michigan to Arizona several times since 1990. Like most Detroiters, he’s a steadfast fan of the city and, rightly so, its food.
Cold Beers and Cheeseburgers is reviving the popular Summer Secret Scratch-Off promotion beginning May 28.
The team behind Arrowhead Harley-Davidson is looking to grow its West Valley footprint, as construction is now underway on a new, 20,000-square-foot location in Goodyear.
Two months after announcing a new plant will be built in Glendale, RRB Beverage Operating Inc. is now part of the Greater Maricopa Foreign Trade Zone (GMFTZ).
The strength of a community depends on the quality of its leaders.
Family-owned Barro’s Pizza and Pepsi are teaming up for the fourth year this June to raise money for those affected by pediatric cancer.
Glendale residents looking for a simple fix to any of their technological devices now have a solution.
Michael Wolfe feels right at home inside Cold Beers and Cheeseburgers. The manager of the sports bar/restaurant has lived in the West Valley since he moved to Arizona from Florida 18 months ago.
A city lease of buildings occupied by the Peoria Arizona Historical Society (PAHS) was terminated on July 23. Given this development, the city will be taking steps to ensure historic items within the facility are properly maintained.
Finding the right place for a loved one can seem impossible. So, Benevilla is hosting placement specialists who will share more information on the important process.
LUKE FORWARD THEN – READY FOR THE FUTURE
