Casa Grande: A Growing Horizon

City of Casa Grande

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WELCOME TO CASA GRANDE A “GROWING HORIZON!”

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elcome! Let me take a moment to introduce you to Casa Grande and our “Growing Horizon!”

As Mayor, I get many opportunities to speak with individuals and groups about Casa Grande. Our “Growing Horizon” and the potential of attracting thousands of new jobs have given me some sleepless nights. How do we prepare? How can we find ways to promote and market our community?

That one line led me to ask myself the questions: “Why would someone want to live, work and play in Casa Grande? Why should a company decide to move or build its business here? How can we promote growth in a responsible way?”

Next, my marketing and sales background began to kick in. Casa Grande needs to manage its image and brand as well as market itself. We need marketing materials to highlight our attributes such as our industry, businesses, available platted lots, industrial business centers, downtown Main Street, community center, education choices, community health, workforce development, trail system, climate, location and close proximity to things to do.

This publication we are calling Casa Grande - A Growing Horizon will help answer the questions I posed above. It’s a campaign to promote what is good about Casa Grande, and will feature in 40 pages: • Education, education options, local education accomplishments • Industry • Chamber of Commerce and businesses • Downtown and our “Main Street” • Pinal County and things to do • CG Mountain Trail System • Proximity • Infrastructure-ready home sites • Public transportation • Community health This document will help prospective Industry, business, home builders, visitors and residents understand what Casa Grande has to offer. It’s a beginning.

From here, we can build our plan and continue to promote our community. Growth is inevitable.

What it looks like and how we manage it is up to us. I believe that we all want a community that has the best things for our people, has things to do, managed growth and, ultimately, is a great place to live, work and play!

City of Casa Grande Craig H. McFarland City of Casa Grande Mayor 2

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W H Y C A S A G R A N D E ? The City of Casa Grande is the southern-most city in the Phoenix Metropolitan area and is conveniently located midway between Phoenix and Tucson, approximately one hour from each city. The I-8, I-10 and Union Pacific Railroad run through the city of Casa Grande, and the I-8/I-10 interchange is located just south of the downtown corridor providing convenient access to three major freight routes. In addition to the trading and transit advantages the city has, Casa Grande boasts wonderful schools, incredible quality of life options, and will have 30,000 new jobs over the next 5-10 years. New home construction is reaching its highest levels in the history of the city, and new industry additions Lucid Motors and Dreamport Villages will be arriving soon. With so much growth, opportunity, places to explore and enjoy, there has never been a better time to move to Casa Grande!

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QUALIT Y OF LIFE C A S A G R A N D E H A S A FA N TA S T I C A R R AY O F O P T I O N S F O R O U T D O O R E N T E R TA I N M E N T A N D H I G H LY D E S I R A B L E Q U A L I T Y O F L I F E O P T I O N S T H AT R E S I D E N T S A N D V I S I T O R S A L I K E C A N E N J O Y.

GOLF COURSE

PAUL MASON SPOR T SPLE X

GRANDE SPORTS WORLD

DOROTHY POWELL SENIOR CENTER

Dave White Municipal Golf Course is open year-round for great golfing in Casa Grande. As a Par 72 and 6,651 yards from the gold tees, it is a challenging course. Beautiful mountain views and mature trees line the course. The cart paths are all paved, and the course’s new irrigation system makes for a wonderful golf experience.

Grande Sports World has helped solve the recreational needs of the community, while providing the local economy with a much-needed boost. Located on 50 acres of land adjacent to Francisco Grande, Grande Sports World is a state-of-the-art facility whose scope of operations and activities stretch 365 days a year. Grande Sports World currently includes eight football and soccer fields, a 59,000 square-foot training facility that houses a weight-training exercise area, therapy centers, classrooms, locker rooms, meeting rooms and laundry facilities that can accommodate up to four full-sized professional teams. The public-private partnership allowed the city to build the facility while turning the day-to-day operations and maintenance over to the Francisco Grande Hotel & Resort. The city also aligned with other groups to help make Grande Sports World a hub for training, fitness and recovery activities.

Additional partnerships were formed to market Grande Sports World globally and drive professional and aspiring athletes to the Performance Institute. Furthermore, Casa Grande has partnered with Major League Soccer teams and the U.S.Soccer Development Academy to house their player development program at the site. Ultimately, the Grande Sports Academy will provide world-class instructional programs in soccer, tennis, football, golf and physical and mental conditioning for children from 7 to 18 years old.

Grande Sports World has hosted multiple tournaments, and many more are scheduled over the course of the next year. Despite the many things that occur at Grande Sports World, one of the most important aspects of the facility is that it is also used as a venue for local recreational activities. Youth and adult leagues in Casa Grande also have opportunities to schedule dates, reserve the fields and otherwise enjoy the facility.

The Paul Mason Sportsplex is home to four adult-sized lighted softball diamonds and scoreboards, a concession stand and restrooms. This facility also has fencing available so that fields can be transformed to accommodate regulation fields for Little League, Pony League, Babe Ruth and girls fastpitch softball.

Dorothy Powell Senior Adult Center provides area residents the opportunity to experience recreational, cultural and educational programming in a friendly atmosphere.

Dorothy Powell Senior Adult Center is open to individuals 50 years of age or older. Tours and an explanation of programs are available during our normal operating hours.

ED HOOPER RODEO GROUNDS

A local venue that hosts a wide variety of rodeo events throughout the year, these rodeo grounds are definitely a hot spot for thrill seekers looking for old school entertainment that gets back to the roots of Western culture in Arizona. Rodeo has seen a comeback in popularity over the past few years, and the events held here always offer a fun time!

COMMUNI T Y RE CRE AT ION CE N T E R

The new Casa Grande Community Recreation Center is currently scheduled to begin construction in January 2018 and can be expected to open in early 2019. Amenities include a walking track, fitness rooms, a dance studio and many other things for people in the community to do.

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The Casa Grande Mountain Park covers more than 1,000 acres, and is one of the best hiking spots in all of Pinal County. The highest point of the mountain range is 2,350 feet, and the majority of the lands are rocky, steep and rugged. The vegetation on the trail is similar to that of the Sonoran Desert landscape. This includes saguaro, prickly pear and barrel cactus, foothill palo verde, creosote bush and other plants prominent in Arizona.

Hikers on the trail can also expect to see wildlife typical to Southern Arizona. Red- tailed hawk can be seen flying around the trails, while other common critters such as cactus wrens, mourning doves and blacktailed jackrabbits roam the areas, too.

Hikers have also spotted coyotes and bobcats from time to time. If you love the outdoors, love hiking and spotting all sorts of amazing wildlife, the Casa Grande Mountain Park is a place you have to see!

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he City of Casa Grande’s key industry focuses are on retail trade, manufacturing and agriculture, with significant contributions from health care and social services, as well. Health care and social services make up 13.2 percent of the city’s economy; manufacturing makes up approximately 12.4 percent, retail makes up 12 percent and accommodation and food make up 10.9 percent. Over the past two years, Casa Grande has generated significant media attention at the national and international levels with development announcements by Lucid Motors (electric vehicle manufacturer), Attesa Motorsports (2,300-acre development that will include two professional racing venues) and Dreamport Villages (1,500-acre extreme sports-themed amusement park). In addition, construction of the Phoenixmart, the 1.5 million-square-foot international business-to-business sourcing center is well underway, and should be completed by the end of 2018. These four projects combined are projected to create over 30,000 jobs and represent over $5 billion in capital investment over the next 10 years. In addition, the Attesa Motorsports venue and Dreamport Villages are expected to attract over 4 million visitors a year.

MANUFAC TURING

These economic development projects have the potential to expand Casa Grande’s economy at an enormous rate, and add to an already impressive list of other key industries and businesses that exist in Casa Grande today.

Manufacturing has an impressive presence in Casa Grande, boasting companies such as Frito-Lay, Abbott Nutrition and Hexcel. One of the great benefits for the manufacturing industry in Casa Grande is the easy access to the I-10 and I-8 highways that intersect only a few miles south of Casa Grande.

RE TAIL T R A DE

As a result of Casa Grande’s increasing population, retail trade has also increased, as well. Florence Boulevard, which runs east to west in the southern part of the city, has become a major corridor for retail development in dining, shopping and entertainment.

To the east of I-10 on Florence Boulevard lies an impressive number of department stores, chain restaurants, a Harkins Theatres and the potential for future development as the city continues to grow. Additionally, in the northern part of the city, more commercial development is planned and will continue to grow in parallel with the arrival of new homes and new industries that will open in the coming years.

AGRICULT URE

As most longtime residents in Casa Grande know, agriculture has been a large part of the economy for many years. Crops, such as alfalfa and cotton, grow in abundance, in addition to other types of agriculture, such as dairy.

While many new industries continue to arrive in Casa Grande, agriculture will always have a home in Casa Grande, and will continue to be a staple of the economy for years to come.

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CASA GRANDE MUNICIPAL

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he Casa Grande Municipal Airport (CGZ) is owned and operated by the City of Casa Grande and occupies approximately 640 acres. It provides a world class fuel product to its customers at an affordable price. The airport staff maintains the airport-owned buildings, lighting and property, providing a safe environment for all of its customers. The Casa Grande Municipal Airport (CGZ) is located south and west of I-10 and west of Arizona Highway 387, and hosts several aviation events from December to April.

The Casa Grande Municipal Airport offers many amenities and benefits, so why fly CGZ? • Non-towered air space • Easy access to airport • Plenty of ramp space • Close to casinos/shopping • No landing fees

MIS SION S TAT E ME N T

The mission of the Casa Grande Municipal Airport is to provide a safe, efficient airport, and to support upgrades and additions to accommodate future growth.

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HANGARS

The City of Casa Grande maintains and rents out 52 T-hangars, 18 shade hangars, and 100+ tie-downs. The city has leased out land for the construction of four private hangars and has enough land for up to 15 additional private hangars.

TERMINAL

Located at 3225 N. Lear Avenue, the terminal building was built in 2001. The 4,800 square-foot facility contains offices, restrooms, a pilot briefing area and flight-planning area, a pilot’s lounge, a pilot shop and a fuel service desk. The terminal is generally open seven days a week from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hours are subject to change during seasons.

FOXTROT CAFE

The Foxtrot Cafe is located inside the Casa Grande Municipal Airport terminal and serves a variety of breakfast and lunch items. The Foxtrot Cafe is open 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday – Saturday and is closed on Sunday.

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he predicted increase in industrial businesses and population in the coming years will likely have a profound effect on traffic. To ensure that transportation needs are met and there are no major traffic deficiencies, both the city and Pinal County are conducting studies to understand to understand the most important areas for road improvements.

CASA GRANDE TRANSIT PLAN

Work on the Casa Grande Transit Development Plan began in December 2016. The plan has included a management plan as well as public outreach to ensure public input is considered for the project. In addition, a transit technical committee has been established to guide study efforts. Based on initial assessments, the plan suggests that Casa Grande will be dramatically different than it is today. The study also includes the creation of new service route options, and they have been reviewed by the public -- via surveys and online interactive mapping tools -- and by the committee itself. The study will conclude in December 2017.

PIN A L COUN T Y REGION A L T R A NSP OR TAT ION PL A N

In addition to the transit plan that Casa Grande is working on, the Pinal County Regional Transportation Plan is currently in works to make investments in key strategic routes to improve regional transportation as the population of the county increases. These improvements will come in the form of financial assistance to each community based on population size and project importance. Casa Grande, for example, is expected to receive over $260 million in funding for traffic infrastructure projects over the next 20 years. This will go toward road improvements, expansions and a brand new freeway connecting to the East Valley.

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s Casa Grande has grown and medical technology has improved over the years, health care and medical treatment in Casa Grande has not only gotten better, it has become the envy of the region. Casa Grande now boasts the best medical facilities in all of Pinal County, and with an even bigger expected increase in population coming in the next few years, the pillars of health care in the community are ready to meet the challenge. Banner Casa Grande Medical Center is home

to some of the newest state-of-the-art technology for patient care and health care techniques. In addition to the primary medical center, Banner provides many other services, such as infant services, cardiac care, urgent care and many other treatment options, available for specific patient needs.

In addition to the amount of services available, health care providers are focusing even more on patient experience and quality service. Ron Curphy, CEO of BCGMC, is a firm believer in this ideal.

“Banner Health has moved to an

integrated delivery system that embraces value-based care, advances in clinical care, care coordination as well as accessible services with a superior patient experience,” Curphy said.

In addition to the services Banner provides, Nextcare, Sunlife and United Way are among the other leaders in Casa Grande that provide first-line aid to people in need.

With so many different options for care that are highly focused on providing the greatest quality care possible, it’s easy to see how Casa Grande is in good hands!

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Casa Grande boasts some of the best elementary schools in the entire region! The Casa Grande Elementary School District instructs approximately 7,000 students each year, and maintains a staff of approximately 900 dedicated and talented employees. Over the past 17 years, the district has received a staggering 44 awards for its accomplishments in areas such as teaching and student achievement.

In addition, schools in the district have received A+ ratings from the Arizona Education Foundation.The district also offers amazing special programs that help students succeed by focusing on important attributes that will guide them for the rest of their lives. Such programs for the district include the Leadership Academy, the career camps that are held each summer, the “cluster” classrooms for high-achieving and gifted students in elementary school and the Leader in Me program. Casa Grande also has three high-achieving private schools for K-8 students. With so many school choices and so many high caliber schools for parents to choose from, it’s not hard to see why the CGESD has won so many awards over the years. When someone asks if Casa Grande has good schools, don’t take our word for it -- just look at the facts.

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HIGH SCHOOLS

For the workforce of tomorrow, Casa Grande Union High School District is preparing students like no other high school district around. CGUHSD instructs over 4,500 students and maintains a staff of approximately 450 committed employees. Approximately 1,800 of these students are enrolled in Career Technical Education (CTE) programs offered by CGUHSD, which is helping prepare students to become part of the workforce that future businesses in Casa Grande will need to succeed. The CTE program boasts exceptional production from its students; its program enrollees have a 98 percent graduation rate, a 100 percent credential licensing to all students who complete the program, and the program provides 12 different fields for students to choose from. Each give them the tools they need to succeed for life after high school. These programs have produced exceptionally talented students and are awardwinning for their success. For example, the FFA (agriculture) chapter at Casa Grande Union High School has been named the State of Arizona’s most outstanding high school FFA chapter three times in the past 10 years.

In addition to the CTE programs offered, CGUHSD offers competitive AP and honors courses in fields such as math, science, English and social studies that help prepare students for college. Many students that graduate from Casa Grande high schools are college-bound, and just last year, graduates were offered more than $3 million in scholarship money to attend colleges. With so many exceptional programs and classes offered by the CGUHSD, it is easy to see how Casa Grande is molding the work force for the future.

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Visit www.cgesd.org to find out more.

OUR LONG AND RICH TRADITION OF SERVING FAMILIES HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED BY LOCAL, STATEWIDE, AND NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS. IN THE LAST DECADE ALONE, THE RODEL FOUNDATION HAS RECOGNIZED FOUR CASA GRANDE ELEMENTARY PRINCIPALS AS ARIZONA EXEMPLARY PRINCIPALS AND THE ARIZONA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION HAS NAMED FOUR SCHOOLS IN THE DISTRICT AS A+ SCHOOLS OF EXCELLENCE.

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8 OUT OF 10 FAMILIES IN CASA GRANDE CHOOSE THE CASA GRANDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT TO EDUCATE THEIR CHILDREN. FAMILIES HAVE A CHOICE WHEN IT COMES TO THE EDUCATION OF THEIR CHILDREN; COME SEE WHY THE VAST MAJORITY OF FAMILIES CHOOSE THE CASA GRANDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT.

CASA GR ANDE ELEMENTARY DISTRICT Dr. JoEtta Gonzales, Superintendent 220 W. Kortsen Road, Casa Grande, AZ (520) 836-2111 • www.cgesd.org joetta.gonzales@cgelem.k12.az.us

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If a company shows that it is highly involved in its local chamber (e.g., attending events, serves on a committee or chamber board), consumers are 10 percent more likely to think that its products stack up better against its competition.

When consumers know that a national restaurant franchise is a member of the chamber of commerce, they are 68 percent more likely to eat at the franchise in the next few months.

When consumers know that an insurance company is a member of the chamber of commerce, they are 36 percent more likely to think favorably of the company.

Q: What are some benefits for new businesses that join the Chamber of Commerce?

A: There are many benefits and opportunities that apply when a business joins the Greater Casa Grande Chamber of Commerce. To name a few: excellent networking opportunities, marketing of businesses, website listings and postings on the chamber’s Facebook page, educational workshops and seminars, luncheon speakers and advocating for businesses.

It is the largest business organization advocating for business in Western Pinal County, with more than 485 business members invested in the chamber When businesses join the Chamber of Commerce, they become part of a team dedicated to growing local business and promoting business as a whole.

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Q: What does the future look like for local businesses in Casa Grande?

A: Always optimistic! We feel businesses in Casa Grande have the opportunity to prosper and, in some cases, expand.

Working in partnership with the educational institutions in the area and a number of prospective businesses coming to Casa Grande, the future looks bright. However, a business person needs to keep up with the ever-changing marketplace and with consumer trends.

Q: Tell us a bit more about your organization and what your mission is.

A: The Greater Casa Grande Chamber of Commerce as the voice of business, leads, promotes and develops opportunities for the success of its members and the community.

Small business represents the largest segment of the Greater Casa Grande Chamber of Commerce, indicating that chamber membership has consistent and powerful benefits for small business members – especially if consumers are aware that the small business is involved with its local chamber. The Schapiro Group study further found that if respondents know that a small business is a member of its local chamber, the business enjoys a 49 percent increase in its consumer favorability rating, a 73 percent increase in consumer awareness, a 68 percent increase in its local reputation and an 80 percent increase in the likelihood that consumers will patronize the business in the future Q: What do you see as some of the biggest opportunities for growth in Casa Grande?

A: One of the biggest opportunities for growth in Casa Grande is location, location, location! At the intersection of I-10 and I-8, Casa Grande needs to continue to market as a destination for all types of business, large and small. Of course, just having a great location doesn’t mean immediate success for a business. Business owners and managers need to continue to be involved in the community, network and participate and partner with other businesses and entities. Success comes from great partnerships.

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Points of Interest TOURIST SITES 1

Aravaipa Canyon

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Arizona Zipline Adventures

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Biosphere II

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Boyce Thompson Arboretum

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Casa Grande Ruins

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Goldfield Ghost Town

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Dolly Steamboat

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Ira Hays Memorial Park

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Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch

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Poston Butte Memorial

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Queen Creek Olive Mill

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Sky Dive Arizona

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St. Anthony Greek Orthodox Monastery

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Tom Mix Monument

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Sunland Vitisors’ Center

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Superstition Zipline

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UltraStar Multi-tainment Center, Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino

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Lost Dutchman State Park

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McFarland State Historic Park

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Oracle State Park

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Picacho Peak State Park

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HuHuGam Heritage Center

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Pinal County Historical (Florence)

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want to thank Mayor Jackson and current and past City Council members for their vision, direction and dedication to our city! They did an amazing job guiding the City of Casa Grande through some difficult times. THANK YOU! Previously I have talked about ‘The Plan.’ I thought that over the next several months we should expand on the plan, which is our road map for success and growth for Casa Grande. But before we can expand on the plan, we need to have a discussion regarding how money flows through a community -- how where we spend our $1 can impact our overall community. It’s an economic term called the “Multiplier Effect.”

Here is the definition from Wikipedia.org: “The local multiplier effect (sometimes called the local premium) refers to the additional economic benefit accrued to an area from money being spent in the local economy.”

It continues, “One perspective of the local multiplier effect focuses on the greater local economic return generated by money spent at locally-owned independent businesses compared to corporate chains or other absentee-owned businesses. Localization advocates cite the multiplier effect as one reason, of many, for consumers to do more of their business locally.”

The common thought is that for every $1 spent in local businesses, it will circulate/be spent eight times. It is also commonly felt that if the $1 is spent online, it’s only $1 with no multiplier effect. The same can be said if that $1 is spent in a national chain, except the multiplier effect is one to two times, so that $1 might be $2 (more than online

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because it does generate local sales tax).

Let’s take the effect of something like Lucid Motors, which announced that they will be building their Electric Car manufacturing plant here. Just on the surface, 2,000 jobs with an average salary of $50,000 is a payroll of $100,000,000. Using the multiplier effect, if that payroll is spent only online, it is still $100,000,000 (a big number).

Now use the local “Multiplier Effect” and it is spent in local businesses multiplied by eight times, so that would be $800,000,000. What effect would that have on our Casa Grande economy and community? Much more!

I’m not suggesting that everyone stop buying online or going up to Phoenix to make your purchases. I am suggesting that you think next time, “Can I buy what I need here in Casa Grande? Can I go to dinner here in Casa Grande, and can I buy what I need from a local businesses?” Think about it -- $1 versus $8 -- $100,000,000 versus $800,000,000?

“These are INVESTMENTS in our community, in local businesses, in things to do, investments for our children, our young people, our veterans, our homeless, our seniors and ourselves; let’s work together to make it happen!”

Craig H. McFarland, City of Casa Grande Mayor

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ver the past 10 years, Casa Grande has been consistently adding hundreds of homes each year due to the increasing population and growing job market. With the arrival of major economic entities such as PhoenixMart, Lucid Motors, Frito-Lay and Dreamport Villages, the need for housing in Casa Grande has never been greater. It’s also one of the reasons why Casa Grande Planning & Development Director Paul Tice believes the next few years will see the biggest increase in new home construction in Casa Grande’s history.

Since 2010, Casa Grande has added an average of 200 homes per year.

But, starting in 2018, the city projects annual home construction to rise to over 400 homes per year! With so many major corporations arriving to the Casa Grande area, the influx of new jobs and the increased demand for housing can only bring good news to the city. Residents can expect property values to increase, new tax dollars to result in additional city services and a growing customer base for existing businesses in Casa Grande.

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n addition to the number of building permits issued, there are approximately 6,000 vacant platted lots for housing development in Casa Grande, with nearly 3,000 lots that already have all the necessary infrastructure (water, drainage, facilities, streets, sidewalks, streetlights, etc.) in place and are ready for building permit issuance.

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Mayor McFarland and City Councilmembers McBride and Kortsen welcome new business owner with ribbon cutting ceremony at wine and coffee bar, A Latte Vino.

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When business owners want to open shop in a new place, two of the absolute most important factors are the location of the business and the transportation access those locations have. In Casa Grande, business owners don’t have to worry about those at all! Casa Grande has an estimated 1,865 available acres in commercially zoned property all over the city, and businesses have access to transportation options that aren’t even available in the Phoenix metropolitan area. In Casa Grande, commercial businesses have very close access to the I-10 and I-8 freeways, making transporting goods to Phoenix, Mexico and California quicker and cheaper.

Businesses also have “through-the-gate” access at the airport for their industrial needs. This means that businesses will be able to get on and off the tarmac at the airport much quicker than regular commercial airports, as well get things on or off the ground faster to reach their destinations.

With the arrival of thousands of jobs, an increased population and so many transportation options available, there has never been a better time to open a business in Casa Grande!

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s part of an ongoing effort to manage its image, brand and marketing strategy, the City of Casa Grande has recently launched a revamped website. The new site aims to improve user experience, navigation, and content. Residents, visitors and businesses are encouraged to explore the new website at casagrandeaz.gov.

E NH A NCE D F E AT URE S ON T HE NE W WE B SI T E INCL UDE: MOBILE COMPATIBILITY: Created with smartphone and tablet users in mind, the website utilizes "responsive design" to display content correctly on both internet browsers and mobile devices.

There is now a centralized location that houses key documents for all of the city’s departments. Users are able to search using document titles or keywords or browse by selecting the corresponding department’s folder.

SIMPLIFIED PAGE LAYOUTS: In order to help users locate information more quickly, excess pages have been eliminated in favor of tabs.

Each department page includes a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) tab that readily provides the information most often requested. Each sidebar contains relevant contact information, hours of operation, fees (if applicable), popular documents and links, along with a map to the department’s facility or office.

Additionally, each page now includes a “News and Updates” section to provide timely, in-depth information on projects, events and news.

ONE-CLICK FOOTER: For easy navigation, the footer now contains links to the most utilized elements of the website. The sections of the footer include links to the most popular services, forms to report issues or problems to city staff, quick links to resource pages and links to stay connected with the city via social media, email notifications and Channel 11.

SEARCHABLE CITYWIDE CALENDAR: The calendar provides information on all upcoming events, classes, public notices and meetings. More detail is provided on the new site than on the previous site, and users can now search and filter the calendar by topic, venue or category.

DOCUMENT CENTER:

The City of Casa Grande utilizes many platforms to communicate and share its story. Looking for other ways to stay connected and informed?

COX CHANNEL 11: Watch local programs on Cable Channel 11, including “City Scene,” “Parade of Paws,” “Department Spotlights,” “City Tips,” and City Council study sessions and meetings. Not a Cox subscriber? Not a problem. You can also watch the live stream of Channel 11 anytime on the city website at www.casagrandeaz.gov.

SOCIAL MEDIA: Be social with us! Follow or like us on Twitter and Facebook. It’s a great way to stay informed about city events and news, and show your pride by letting your friends see why Casa Grande is a great place to live, work and play!

Twitter: @cgazgov | Facebook: /cityofcg

E-NEWSLETTERS: Sign up to receive a variety of e-newsletters at casagrandeaz.gov.

Simply select which list you’d like to join via the website footer and enter your email address to get news delivered directly to your inbox. Topics include library news, parks and recreation, City Beat newsletter, road closures, City Council news and general interest and news releases.

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Today, we are the largest provider of broadband services in Arizona.

35,000

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Cox serves customers through the Phoenix Metropolitan area, Pinal County, and Southern Arizona.

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CONTRIBUTED ANNUALLY TO ARIZONAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ECONOMY $74 MILLION IN STATE AND LOCAL TAXES

1,000% speed increase over the last 10 years

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asa Grande is one of the friendliest cities in Arizona for business owners! Most cities require many forms of paperwork to sign and require nearly a month-long waiting period to start doing business. In Casa Grande, that process takes half the time! The city only requires two quick documents to start your business: a standard form of ID to show proof of citizenship and proof of payment of a small business transaction tax, followed by a quick two-week review process to earn a business license. Once these processes are complete, you can get started in no time! Below is a quick step-by-step guide for how to get your business started.

S T E P 1:

Fill out and complete the Business Transaction License This step is simple. Business owners will just need to list some basic information on the Business License Application form and follow the instructions to complete the document. You will need to list information about your business, such as the mailing address, ownership of the business, emergency contacts, your business type and your business location status. After filling out this information, you will just need sign and date the document.

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STEP 2:

Bring a form of ID and complete the Casa Grande Licensing Eligibility Requirement form This step is quick! Just bring in one standard form of ID: a driver’s license, passport, birth certificate or another form of identification, then date and sign the document.

STEP 3:

Pay Transaction License Fee Once your documents have been signed and completed, you’ll need to pay the transaction fee. The annual rate is $70, but if you start your business any month after January your fee will be prorated! If you’re looking for a temporary license, Casa Grande also offers these licenses starting at $10 per day. If you’re a peddler, solicitor or a transient merchant, a different license fee will be required. These start at $40 per day.

(For most businesses, there will be a two-week review process, required upon completion of all paperwork) Once you have completed these steps and have gone through the review process, you are ready to begin doing business in the City of Casa Grande!

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n Casa Grande, the success of small businesses is critical to sustained economic growth in the city. In order to obtain success, it is important that business owners have the right tools and are connected to key resources.

The Arizona Small Business Development Center is committed to helping ensure small businesses have the right plans, equipment, budgeting skills and all the necessary information needed in order to succeed. As a part of Central Arizona College, the center is a vital part of business retention efforts here in Casa Grande.

WHO THEY ARE

The AZSBDC Network is here to help launch, grow and sustain small businesses in Arizona. We are Arizonaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest most comprehensive and accessible statewide source of assistance for small businesses in every stage of development. The network consists of two teams â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the Arizona Small Business Development Centers (SBDC), which provide tools, training and one-on-one business counseling, and the Arizona Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC), which help businesses seeking federal, state and local contracting opportunities.

The AZSBDC Network is a great investment! On average, for every dollar spent on the AZSBDC, an Arizona small business client increased sales by $18, accessed $14 in new capital and created or retained six jobs every working day.

WH AT T HE Y DO

The AZSBDC Network provides free one-on-one confidential evaluation, guidance and counseling by business analysts with real-life business ownership and management experience. We are here to help you fast-track your business plans for success.

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• Dreamport Villages • The amusement park described as the "next Disney World" just r request right here in Casa Grande. The Casa Grande City Counci to develop the destination resort. The development will occur at project is expected to generate up to 5,800 jobs, and full develop budget of $4 billion. Upon completion, Dreamport is projected to an annual visitor count of over 15 million.

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t of Upcoming Projects ixmart Learn More Casa Grande City Council approved an agreement with the PhoenixMart parent company shifting • FC Barca ncial responsibility for the new Florence Blvd and Signal Peak Rd sewer line from the city to the pany. The sewer line will now cost the city only $2.5 million, down from an initial cost osf $10 million.

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Council approved an agreement with the PhoenixMart parent company shifting Peters Roads in Casa Grande. The comp • Florence 174 Blvd tilt-wall panels been y for the new and Signal Peak Rdhave sewer line from the city to the ine will now cost raised. the city only $2.5 million, down from an initial cost osf $10 million. this facility in Casa Grande is poised to c FC BARCA million-square-foot facility Chinese-style Bazaar in South Casa Grande will bring FC Barcelona, the third most valuable sports team in the Over 25,000 feet of underground r one roof. • Learn More to Casa Grande. The sewer pipe and 1,480,265 feet of world, is bringing its U.S. Barca Academy soccer training academy will take place at the Grande Sports underground wiring have been laid.

• The construction of the structural World facilities. The program will be taking youth players from steel on the south end of the buildthe ages of 12 to 19 and competing in the highest division of the ing, including all 8 masonry towers has U.S. Soccer Development Academy's youth football categories. been completed.

• Over 1,000 fotings and piers have been poured to support the L K Q a Grande beat out 60 other potential sites in 13 states to secure the LUCID manufacturing facility. structure.

LKQ Corporation, a Fortune 500 auto parts and vehicle recycling CID, a new Silicon Valley luxury electric vehicle brand, has announced a 500-acre, $700 million facility PhoenixMart is slated to open in 2018.

It will bring 2,000 businesscompany, has received a conditional use permit and development plan ch will employ approximately 2,000 workers right here in Casa Grande.

• LKQ es under one roof and is the anchor for a 585 acre master planned from the Casa Grande Planning and Zoning Commission. LKQ is plan• LKQ Corporation, a Fortune 500 auto parts and veh ning to construct a 107,000 square-foot warehouse plan on 120 of Grande rn Moredevelopment which will include single and multi-family housing, a permit and development fromacres the Casa five-star resort & spa, retail, shopping, dining, entertainment, and land on the northwest cornerconstruct of Thornton and Peters roads in Casa a 107,000 square-foot warehouse on 120 a other amenities. PhoenixMart is North America’s most complete glob- Grande. The company plans toPeters hire upRoads to 100 people upon The completion, in Casa Grande. company plans to al product marketplace. and the location of this facility in Casa Grande is positioned close to other Attesa this facility in Casa Grande is poised to close • 60 other potential sites in 13 states to secure the LUCID manufacturing facility.

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proximately 2,000 workers right here in Casa Grande.

Casa Grande beat out 60 other potential sites in 13 states to secure the LUCID manufacturing facility. LUCID, a new Silicon Valley luxury electric vehicle brand, has announced a 500-acre, $700 million facility, which will employ approximately 2,000 workers right here in Casa Grande.

Learn More experience center, multi-surface racing and event center. The com jobs directly and indirectly and have a $1.2 billion impact during economic activity following completion of the complex.

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DREAMPORT VILLAGES • Dreamport Villages

• The amusement park described as the "next Disney World" just received its first approval of a land use The amusement park described as the request right here in Casa Grande. The Casa Grande City Council approved 1,500 acres in a unanimous vote to develop the destination resort. The development will occur at the junction of I-8 and I-10. Phase one of the "next Disney World" just received its first approject is expected to generate up to 5,800 jobs, and full development of the project will take 10 years with a budget of $4 billion.

Upon completion, proval of a land use request right here in CasaDreamport is projected to create 15,000 direct and indirect jobs, with an annual visitor count of over 15 million.

Grande. The Casa GrandeLearnCity More Council approved 1,500 acres in a unanimous vote to develop the destination resort. The development will occur at the junction of I-8 and I-10. Phase one of the project is expected to generate up to 5,800 jobs, and full development of the project will take 10 years with a budget of $4 billion. Upon completion, Dreamport is projected to create 15,000 direct and indirect jobs, with an annual visitor count of over 15 million.

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• Attesa • A 2,360-acre mororsports complex housing two separate 2.8 mile road courses, a karting track, driver experience center, multi-surface racing and event center. The complex is projected to create more than 10,000 jobs directly and indirectly and have a $1.2 billion impact during construction, and create $1.8 billion of economic activity following completion of the complex.

wil be the largest Global Product Marketplace in the Western Hemisphere. The 1.58 mil ion square foot facility wil be comprised of 1,866 showrooms and wil span the equivalent of 26 football fields.

f 12 to 19 and compete in the highest division of the US Soccer categories.

at Completion* Over 9,000 new American jobs to be created with average annual earnings in excess of $42,300

PhoenixMart is the flagship project of the North American Logistics, Trade and E-Commerce City Local projected output to rise over (NALTEC), a 585 acre master-planned development $1 bil ion annually and and Buyers. in Casa Manufacturers, GrandeBuyers. that includesDistributors, warehousing, officSuppliers es, Together. In One Place. hotels and residential communities.

arts and vehicle recycling company, has received a conditional use Casa Grande Planning and Zoning Commission. LKQ is planning to use on 120 acres of land on the northwest corner of Thornton and pany plans to hire up to 100 people upon completion, and the siting of close other LKQ locations in Phoenix and Chandler.

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PhoenixMart PhoenixMart Facts Scheduled to open in the Fall of 2018, PhoenixMart Facts at Completion* at Completion* will be the largest Global Product Marketplace in the Western Hemisphere. The 1.58 million square foot Over new American jobs Over 9,000 new American jobs facility will9,000 be comprised of 1,866 showrooms and towill be created with average annual to be created with average annual span the equivalent of 26 football fields. earnings in excess of $42,300 earnings in excess of $42,300

PhoenixMart is the flagship project of the North Trade and E-Commerce City American Logistics, Local projected output $1 billion annually (NALTEC), a 585 acre master-planned development in Casa Grande that includes warehousing, offices, hotels and residential communities.

to rise Local projected over output to rise over $1 billion annually

Visit our Welcome Center at 2300 E. Citygate Dr., Casa Grande, AZ 85122 (Located at I-10 and Jimmie Kerr Blvd.) www.PhoenixMart.com

Based on Evans, Carrol and Associates *Based on Evans, Carrol and Associates ndependent Economic Impact Independent Study Economic Impact Study

asa Grande, Visit our Welcome Center at AZ 2300 E. Citygate 85122 Dr., Casa Grande, AZ 85122 lvd.)

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Dreamport Villages Dreamport Villages is a multi-faceted, 1,500+ acre global Entertainment Destination Resort project to be located in Casa Grande, Arizona, USA Phase 1 is planned to include an Extreme Sports Park & Adventure Zone, Live Entertainment, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Wildâ&#x20AC;?

Family Entertainment Park which includes animal exhibits/shows and rides with themed Hotel, Indoor Water Park with Themed Hotel, Meeting Facilities and Entertainment, Welcome & Regional Transit Centers, RV Park, Retail Entertainment district including Restaurants, Nightlife, Retail Shops and Offices along with other coordinated amenities around a Reservoir with Lake and Canal System.

Disclaimer: The images shown for Phase 1 are for illustration purposes only and are not intended to reflect the actual Resort, which may take three or more years to develop and is subject to final design & engineering, approvals, permits to build, construction development and completion necessary for opening the Resort to host and serve visitors.

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According to an Economic Impact Study created by Elliott D. Pollack & Company, 61% of the jobs at Attesa will be held by residents of Pinal County. And the great majority of those people will live in Casa Grande.

Attesa anticipates over 15,000 direct and indirect jobs upon buildout of the $1.1 billion project. About 8,000 jobs will be created during construction.

I N D U S T R Y

Bringing Motorsports to Casa Grande Is One Thing.

Creating Nearly 5,000 Jobs Is Quite Another.

When completed, Attesa is projected to generate $293.5 million in annual wages, with total economic activity averaging $1.8 billion per year.

Attesa loves racing, advanced technology, entertainment and tourism. Phase 1 will include two road racing circuits, a 300-room hotel and conference center, solar canopy plaza, residential and industrial parks.

But what we’re really excited about is helping the City of Casa Grande grow in every sense of the word.

Bringing Motorsports to Casa Grande Is One Thing.

Creating Nearly 5,000 Jobs Is Quite Another.

One half mile south of Interstate 8 between Bianco Road and Montgomery Road. Ground breaking expected Spring 2018. For more information: 602-707-7222 or visit www.attesa.com

ATTESA (602) 707-7222 www.attesa.com According to an Economic Impact Study created by Elliott D. Pollack & Company, 61% of the jobs at Attesa will be held by residents of Pinal County. And the great majority of those people will live in Casa Grande.

Bringing Motorsports to Casa Grande Is One Thing.

Creating Nearly 5,000 Jobs Is Quite Another.

Attesa anticipates over 15,000 direct and indirect jobs upon buildout of the $1.1 billion project. About 8,000 jobs will be created during construction.

When completed, Attesa is projected to generate $293.5 million in annual wages, with total economic activity averaging $1.8 billion per year.

According to an Economic Impact Study created by Elliott D. Pollack & Company, 61% of the jobs at Attesa will be held by residents of Pinal County. And the great majority of those people will live in Casa Grande.

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by Elliott Pollack & About 8,000 jobs will be created during construction. plaza, residential and industrial parks.

Company, 61% of the jobs at Attesa will be held by residents of Pinal

When completed, Attesa is projected But what we’re really excited about ismajority helping theof City of County.

And the great those people will live in Casa Grande.to generate $293.5 million in annual wages, with total economic activity averCasa Grande grow in every sense of the word.

Attesa anticipates over 15,000 direct and indirect jobs upon buildout of the aging $1.8 billion per year.

$1.1 billion project. About 8,000 jobs will be created during construction.

Attesa loves racing, advanced technology, entertainment When completed, Attesa is projected to generate $293.5 million in annual and tourism. Phase 1 will include two road racing circuits, wages, with total economic activity aver-aging $1.8 billion year. center, solar canopy a 300-room hotel andper conference plaza, residential and industrial parks.

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Phase 1 will include two road racing circuits, a 300-room hotel and But what we’re really excited about is helping the City of plaza, residential andgrow industrial Casa Grande in every parks. sense of the word.

One conference half mile south of center, Interstate 8solar betweencanopy Bianco Road and Montgomery Road. we’re Ground breaking Spring 2018. For But what really expected excited about is helping the City of Casa Grande grow more information: 602-707-7222 or visit www.attesa.com in every sense of the word.

One half mile south of Interstate 8 between Bianco Road and Montgomery Road. Ground breaking expected Spring 2018. For more information: 602-707-7222 or visit www.attesa.com

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City of Casa Grande RICHARD WILKIE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR (520) 421-8636 | ECONOMICDEVELOPMENT@CASAGRANDEAZ.GOV CASAGRANDEAZ.GOV/ECONDEV 40

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