After the COVID-19 pandemic hit Peoria, the International Minute Press franchise owned by Tim Earick and Jim McPhetres remained open as an “essential business.”

Ignite Peoria Entrepreneurs describes itself as “an ecosystem of experienced entrepreneurs actively supporting other entrepreneurs.”

At its Tuesday, Jan. 5, meeting, Peoria City Council was scheduled to consider final plats of Delgado, at 83rd Avenue and Edwards Street, and Storage Solutions, at 75th Avenue and Paradise Lane.

It’s that time of year to renew Peoria business licenses. 

While tracking the ups and downs, historic lows keep the Valley real estate market at the top of the “Nice” list. 

Cool Girl Earrings originally was a quarantine hobby, but now is a Peoria- based small business that sells handmade and custom earrings.  

Parties are not happening in Peoria—and elsewhere.

Waste Not, a nonprofit agency that rescues perishable food before it goes to waste and then delivers it to those in need, has launched the MealConnect app, a free and easy way to deliver excess food products to nonprofits helping feed the hungry.

Peoria’s Bull Shooters, an upscale pool hall and entertainment facility, says its spacious 26,000 square feet of space is ideal for “socially distanced fun for the holidays.”

The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is continuing its 2020 West Coast tour with a stop from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec.12, at Arrowhead Towne Center.

You’ve heard of a pickup truck and a pickup bar.

Institutional Property Advisors, a division of Marcus & Millichap, recently announced the sale of Eagle Crest, a 408-unit building down Bell Road from Peoria’s Arrowhead Mall and P83. The property sold for $55 million, which equates to $134,804 per unit.

You don't have to be a buyer or seller right now to realize that we are in a housing market crunch. And it will likely not surprise you to know that we are not alone.

Northpointe at Vistancia, located within the 7,100-acre Vistancia master plan in North Peoria, recently broke ground on a 10-acre “amenity site.”

Businesses from small shops to huge organizations alike are concerned about cybersecurity. 

The “gourmet lemonade stand” Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonades opens in Lake Pleasant Friday, Nov. 13, at 24775 N. Lake Pleasant in Peoria.

Though shortened by COVID-19, spring training still boosted economies in Peoria, Glendale and other Cactus League hubs.

The Arizona REALTORS held its annual Leadership Conference to install its 2021 officers.

Restaurants around the West Valley are doing their best to remember veterans with deals on Nov. 11. Military and veteran IDs are necessary for many of these discounts. Visit the restaurants’ websites for information on all Valley locations. 

At its annual “Best of the West” awards show and dinner, WESTMARC honored several key figures in the West Valley business scene, as well as education and community leaders.

After we set a record 144 days over 100 degrees in a calendar year, we are finally enjoying the cooler temperatures of fall. 

It was not just “welcome” but “welcome back” at Abrazo Arrowhead Campus, as Stephen Garner was named the hospital’s chief executive officer this month.

On Election Day, voters may make it legal to purchase recreational marijuana in Arizona—which could mean big business for dispensaries in Glendale and beyond.

The Peoria Chamber of Commerce operates as an advocate for area businesses, especially small businesses, which was crucial as many were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the economy. 

It’s almost time for what can be called “The Oscars of the West Valley business scene.”

In the age of COVID-19, cleanliness is at the forefront of daily life. Today, many people have turned to cleaning companies to protect loved ones against household bacteria and germs.

To American Airlines flight attendant Robyn Walters, her co-workers are like family. That made it all the more difficult when she had to say goodbye to colleagues who were working their last flights before being furloughed.

Qualifying for a foodie alert, the Maggiore Group is bringing three trendy eating experiences to Park West: Hash Kitchen, the Sicilian Butcher and the Sicilian Baker. 

Dog training company Zoom Room opened its first Arizona location Aug. 22 in Peoria.

Just in time for kickoff of the football season, West Valley sports bars reopen their doors—but with social distancing guidelines and extra cleaning. 

Momma’s Organic Market, based in Glendale at Arrowhead Towne Center (7700 W. Arrowhead Towne Center), will add two additional locations.

Restaurants and bars across the state were among the first businesses to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

“When one door closes, another one opens.” 

Thousands of gallons of wasted milk. Unpredictable, zigzagging prices. Abrupt dips and surges in demand.

Many have heard stories of what happened when hair salons and barbershops closed down to stop the spread of COVID-19. There were botched at-home haircuts and dye jobs, and many people grew out quarantine beards. Hairstylists and barbers found themselves out of work. 

The AZ Water Association has recognized EPCOR USA with its 2020 Water Project of the Year Award for EPCOR’s $29 million expansion of the White Tanks Regional Water Treatment Plant in Surprise.

Two dozen bars around the state are asking the Arizona Supreme Court to rule that Gov. Doug Ducey does not have the constitutional authority to shut them or any other business down.

The Tiny Kitchen, a farm-to-table chain in the Valley, held a July 17 grand opening at Get Local Arizona Farmers Markets in Arrowhead Towne Center. 

Arizona Business Incubator has more than 30 nonprofits working toward helping the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

There’s often not much agreement on news out of Washington, but Arizona business leaders were hard-pressed this week to come up with negatives about the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement that took effect last week.

In response to the rising case of COVID-19 cases, Peoria Mayor Cathy Carlat issued an emergency proclamation requiring people to cover their nose and mouth when in public areas where social distancing is not possible.

Gov. Doug Ducey’s news conference last week was dominated by discussion about masks, which also have implications for businesses.

On its way to Peoria is what could be called a dinosaur-sized company.

Legendary Restaurant Brands is reviving Bennigan’s, a restaurant franchise known for its Monte Cristo sandwiches that went bankrupt in 2008.  

Washing clothes should be as easy as ordering food and having it delivered.

With unemployment near all-time highs, Disabled American Veterans and RecruitMilitary will host the Phoenix Virtual Career Fair for Veterans from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, June 11.

Delta Dental of Arizona, the state’s largest dental insurance company, has been recognized in BenchmarkPortal’s Top Contact Center Contest for its customer service. 

Before the coronavirus pandemic hit, coffee shops were an essential part of many lives. Like restaurants, coffee shops were required by a Gov. Doug Ducey order to only provide to-go or delivery drinks and food from mid-March through May 10. Patrons were permitted to enjoy food and drinks in …

Data from Maricopa County Planning and Development Department shows some encouraging signs for the nation’s fastest-growing county. Building permit submissions are up substantially year over year, with a greater percentage of these being completed online. 

State representatives voted May 22 along party lines to put new hurdles in the path of people suing businesses, churches and schools over COVID-19 claims.