Last year was monumental, to say the least. Life as we once knew it became a thing of the past for individuals and businesses alike. As countless businesses struggled to adjust to the unforeseen challenges presented by the pandemic, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), part of the CARES Ac…
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Thursday, January 14, 2021
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.”
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Ignite Peoria Entrepreneurs describes itself as “an ecosystem of experienced entrepreneurs actively supporting other entrepreneurs.”
Thursday, January 07, 2021
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.
Wednesday, January 06, 2021
It’s that time of year to renew Peoria business licenses.
Thursday, December 31, 2020
While tracking the ups and downs, historic lows keep the Valley real estate market at the top of the “Nice” list.
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Cool Girl Earrings originally was a quarantine hobby, but now is a Peoria- based small business that sells handmade and custom earrings.
Thursday, December 17, 2020
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.
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
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.”
Thursday, December 10, 2020
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.
Thursday, December 03, 2020
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.
Wednesday, December 02, 2020
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.
Thursday, November 19, 2020
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.
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
The “gourmet lemonade stand” Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonades opens in Lake Pleasant Friday, Nov. 13, at 24775 N. Lake Pleasant in Peoria.
Saturday, November 14, 2020
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.
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
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.
Thursday, November 05, 2020
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.
Wednesday, November 04, 2020
After we set a record 144 days over 100 degrees in a calendar year, we are finally enjoying the cooler temperatures of fall.
Saturday, October 31, 2020
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.
Saturday, October 24, 2020
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.
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
It’s almost time for what can be called “The Oscars of the West Valley business scene.”
Thursday, October 15, 2020
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.
Thursday, October 08, 2020
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.
Monday, October 05, 2020
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.
Thursday, September 24, 2020
Dog training company Zoom Room opened its first Arizona location Aug. 22 in Peoria.
Monday, September 21, 2020
Just in time for kickoff of the football season, West Valley sports bars reopen their doors—but with social distancing guidelines and extra cleaning.
Thursday, September 10, 2020
Momma’s Organic Market, based in Glendale at Arrowhead Towne Center (7700 W. Arrowhead Towne Center), will add two additional locations.
Thursday, August 27, 2020
Restaurants and bars across the state were among the first businesses to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
“When one door closes, another one opens.”
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Thousands of gallons of wasted milk. Unpredictable, zigzagging prices. Abrupt dips and surges in demand.
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
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.
Thursday, August 06, 2020
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.
Tuesday, August 04, 2020
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.
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
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.
Thursday, July 23, 2020
Arizona Business Incubator has more than 30 nonprofits working toward helping the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Friday, July 10, 2020
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.
Saturday, July 04, 2020
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.
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Gov. Doug Ducey’s news conference last week was dominated by discussion about masks, which also have implications for businesses.
Thursday, June 18, 2020
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.
Thursday, June 11, 2020
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.
Tuesday, June 09, 2020
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 …
Thursday, June 04, 2020
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.
Thursday, May 28, 2020
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.