(Marianne Overton Photography, special to Independent Newsmedia)

As a growing community, the Town of Queen Creek has focused on five strategic priorities to ensure residents, businesses and visitors have a quality experience. Welcoming the town’s first hotel supports all the strategic priorities and was celebrated with a groundbreaking on July 17.

“We are very excited to have Hampton Inn building in our community,” Queen Creek Mayor Gail Barney said in a release.

“This process has been several years in the making, and we appreciate all the partners who have made this project possible. Not only does a hotel help expand our revenues, it brings exciting opportunities.”

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