March 2013 - InMaricopa.com

March 2013 InMaricopa.com BUSINESS 9SUBMITTEDFree dentistry helps manyENERGY AND MONEY-SAVINGTIPS OF THE MONTHReduce Your Dishwasher’s Energy Usage1. When drying dishes, use theautomatic air drying function.2. Only run full loads of dishes.3. Check manual for manufacturer’swater temperature recommendation.4. Scrape dirty dishes instead ofrinsing. Only prewash if food isburned or dried-on dishes.5. Look for the Energy Star ® label whenshopping for a new dishwasher.Sources: www.energystar.gov, www.energy.gov?Did you knowEnergy Star ® -rateddishwashers use 10% lessenergy and 20% lesswater than traditionalmodels.BY BAILEY WRIGHTAt 6:45 a.m. on Feb. 9, Veronica Sosa got inline to wait for her free dental screening atMaricopa Family Dentistry, 44480 W. HoneycuttAve. Even with arriving almost two hours early,she was the 20th person in line.“I think it’s awesome, a great service to provideto the community,” Sosa said.About 100 people were projected to receiveBUSINESS BRIEFSChamber search committeenamed to find CEOThe Maricopa Chamber of Commercehas formed a search committee to recruit anew president/CEO. Members are:• Jim Rives (committee chairman),president/CEO, ExecutiveLeadership Institute• Courtny Tyler, owner State Farminsurance agency• Micah Miranda, economicdevelopment director, city ofMaricopa• Verl Long, community outreachcoordinator, Central Arizona College• Robert Livingston, general manger,Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino and Resort• Mike Richey, owner Maricopa AceHardwareBeyond conducting an executivefree dental service by dentist Dr. Jared Pope,ranging from cleaning to fillings.“There’s quite a bit of people in need,” saidpublic relations specialist Loren Smith said.“It was more than we thought, and it’s goodto serve as many as we can.” More than 300people registered.Patient coordinator Joy Harris said, “Dr. Popewanted to reach out to the community. He hasa big heart, and I think this is fabulous.”search, committee members will conductan organizational assessment and meetwith stakeholders to determine what isbest direction for the chamber to taketo be relevant to its members and thecommunity.Popcorn pass helps MS SocietyMaricopa’s UltraStar Cinema hascreated a popcorn pass with proceedsgoing to the National MS Society.The $25 card allows movie fans afree regular popcorn once a day all year.Guests can upgrade to a large popcorn for$1 or $2 for specialty flavors.The movie-theater company isdonating $2 per card purchased to thecharity.The Popcorn Pass cards are availableat the box office or concession stands, aswell as online.Shop.UltraStarMovies.com(520) 424-902119756 N. John Wayne Parkway, Suite 101REGISTERTODAY!The new Activity Guide is out, packed with topquality Programs, suitable for residents of allages! Plan your activities for the new year todaywith our quick and easy online registration...register today at maricopa-az.govwww.ed3online.org