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1 Blooming Donuts Blooming Donuts recently earned national recognition after being named to DoorDash’s “Donut Day Dozens” list, which highlights 100 top small- and medium-sized donut shops across the country. The ranking was based on customer ratings, reviews and popularity on the delivery platform. Owner Sokvimom Koa said she learned of the honor from customers who stopped by the shop, located at John Wayne Parkway and Maricopa Fiesta Drive. Blooming Donuts took over the former Good Donuts location earlier this year and serves donuts, coffee, sandwiches, smoothies and boba tea. 2 Bunker Family Funerals and Cremation A longtime East Valley funeral services provider is proposing what would become Maricopa’s first standalone funeral home.
Farms, Hidden Grove and Windmill Mountain Ranch. The growing vendor roster prompted the move into a second building at CAC, providing additional space for shoppers and businesses. 4 Exceptional Community Hospital Exceptional Community Hospital is seeking volunteers for its new Patient Ambassador Program, an initiative designed to support patients and visitors through non-medical assistance and companionship. Patient Ambassadors will work alongside hospital staff by greeting visitors, providing directions, assisting with comfort rounds and supporting community outreach efforts. Hospital officials said the program offers residents an opportunity to play an active role in improving patient experience while strengthening ties between the hospital and the community.
Bunker Family Funerals and Cremation submitted plans for a new facility that would provide local options for funerals, memorial services and receptions. According to public records, the 7,000-square-foot building would include a chapel, reception hall, arrangement rooms, offices and support spaces for funeral services. Site plans also show a garden area with a gazebo and parking for 61 vehicles. The project would reduce the need for many residents to travel to neighboring communities for end-of- life services. 3 Copa Farmers Market The market is moving indoors for the summer while continuing to expand its lineup of local vendors and agricultural producers. Founder Kevin Okuma said the market has added 15 to 20 vendors since January, including local producers such as Maricopa-based Ibarra
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5 Geno’s Records A lifelong passion for vinyl records has become a business venture for Hidden Valley residents Thomas and Teresa Milliron. The couple recently celebrated the grand opening of Geno’s Records, a small record store operating from their property. The shop carries new and used vinyl records spanning genres and generations, along with CDs, turntables and limited-edition releases. Customers traveled from across the Valley to attend the opening, which drew about 50 visitors in its first few hours.
6 Maricopa Entertainment Center Developers unveiled a rendering of Maricopa Entertainment Center, a 25,000-square-foot indoor-outdoor venue envisioned as a year- round destination. Plans include a laundry list of activities, including duckpin bowling, karting, arcade games, a bar and event space. A community gathering area with lawn games and an entertainment stage is also proposed. Developers are exploring the addition of a hotel or restaurant nearby.
7 Orlie’s Taproom After three years of planning, local
entrepreneur Jason Martin is one step closer to opening Orlie’s Taproom in Maricopa. Construction recently began at Legacy at Porter, the future home of the craft beer bar near Porter Road and State Route 238. Martin’s 1,500-square-foot taproom will feature indoor and outdoor seating, with plans for a garage-style door that opens onto the patio. The business will join a tenant lineup that includes Chipotle, Jersey Mike’s, Swig and Goodwill.
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