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Why Your Business Should Reside In Central Arizona, The Nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Explosive Region for Growth.

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Western Pinal County, AZ:

The Sun Corridor

Florence Casa Grande

The Arizona Sun Corridor, consisting of the cities of Casa Grande, Coolidge, Eloy, and Florence, is the heart of Pinal County, which borders Greater Phoenix to its North and Greater Tucson to its South. The Arizona Sun Corridor fueled much of Pinal County’s growth from 165,000 people in 2000 to 425,000 currently. All Sun Corridor communities either border Interstates 8 and 10, or are very close proximity. Access Arizona is the nonprofit, 501c(6) corporation that represents the Sun Corridor in its economic development endeavors. Retail is a primary concern for the cities of Casa Grande and Florence, with Access Arizona representing both of these thriving communities with the particular goal of recruiting these underserved markets with specialty retailers, casual dining establishments, and fast food restaurants. Casa Grande is the largest of the Sun Corridor cities with 55,000 residents. The city hosts several large companies such as Frito Lay, Hexcel, Abbott Nutrition, Monsanto, WalMart (Distribution), National Vitamin, Ehrmann Arizona Dairy, and Franklin Food. It is also the future home to the 1.7 million square foot - PhoenixMart, which is an international business-to-business trading center. Casa Grande hosts one of the largest 4th of July fireworks displays in the State and is the home of the Francisco Grande’s Sports World and the Nick Faldo Golf Academy. Casa Grande also features a highway-accessible promenade that includes names such as: J.C. Penney, Sports Authority, Walgreens, Harkins Movie Theatres, and several other retailers and restaurants. This promenade is the eastern end of the retail strip that feeds directly into Casa Grande’s downtown – located just 4 miles to the west. The Arizona Sun Corridor hopes that your company will add to this booming retail corridor! Florence is growing in population and in square miles. In 2013, Florence issued 180 permits for single family homes and expects that number to increase again in 2014. In addition, with 8,000 jobs, many people in the region travel to Florence every day to work. While the town has prospered from its large public sector employment base, recent growth has been due to its neighbor, unincorporated San Tan Valley (pop. 4,000 in 2004 and 93,000 in 2014). As residential and commercial development continues to grow within and around Florence, the demand for more retail and dining options will expand making Florence a great location for your next corporate or franchise business.

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Casa Grande, Arizona

Location. Climate. Lifestyle.

CITY OF CASA GRANDE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WWW.THINKCASAGRANDE.COM • (520) 421-8636

PhoenixMart is a 1.75 million s/f businesss-to-business sourcing center that will change the way international business and sourcing is done in the United States. PhoenixMart will create nearly 8,000 direct and indirect jobs when it opens in 2015. To learn more, visit www.phoenixmart.com

Sam’s Club opened a new 136,000 s/f store on an 18-acre lot next to Interstate 10 in Casa Grande in May 2014.

C-A-L Ranch Stores opened a new store in Casa Grande in a 50,000 s/f building on the city’s main highway. Opened in the fall of 2013, the Idaho-based regional retailer specializes in horse, pet and ranch supplies.

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Ehrmann and Commonwealth Dairy built a state-of-the-art Greek yogurt manufacturing facility on a 25-acre site in Casa Grande. The 89,999 s/f dairy processing facility was completed in September 2013.

Jimmy John’s Sandwich shop opened a new store in September 2013.

Community Profile

Located between Phoenix and Tucson along Interstate 10 and Interstate 8. The main line of the Union Pacific Railroad also runs through Casa Grande. Casa Grande is home to multiple internationally recognized industries including Abbott Nutrition, Frito-Lay, Daisy Brand, Monsanto, Hexcel and Wal-Mart Distribution and is the North American Headquarters for ACO Polymer. Named to Gadberry Group’s 10 from 2010 – a list of the most notable high-growth places in the United States. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts opened a new store at The Promenade at Casa Grande in May 2014.

Trade Area

Population (2013): 207,893 Number of Households (2013): 71,046 Median Household Income: $58,291 Within 30 miles: 1,095,168 Within 60 miles: 4,287,888

Transportation

The Promenade at Casa Grande

The Promenade at Casa Grande is a regional mall which boasts nearly 1,000,000 square feet of retail space. Major retailers include Dillard’s, Kohl’s, JC Penney, Sports Authority and Target. It also includes a Harkins Movie Theatre.

Interstate 8 and 10 Union Pacific Railroad SkyHarbor International Airport (PHX) 45 min Tucson International Airport (TUS) 60 min Casa Grande Municipal Airport (CGZ) 5,200’ long (Plans to expand runway to 8,400 feet)

Education

Central Arizona College (CAC) Enrollment 14,408 Arizona State University (ASU) Enrollment 73,373 University of Arizona (U of A) Enrollment 40,223

Climate

330 Days of Sunshine, Average High 86.4°

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Demographics Population: 25,536

Institutionalized Population: 17,700 Number of Households: 3,330 Population in Households: 7,836 HH Size: 2.35 Median Age: 45.2 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census

Median Household Income: $45,114 Per Capita Income: $12,549 Education Attainment High School or higher: 70.10% Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degree or higher: 7.90% Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census; ACS 5-year Estimate

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The Town of Florence, Arizona LOCATION

Florence, the Pinal County seat, is located approximately 70 miles from both downtown Phoenix and Tucson.

TRANSPORTATION

Three major transportation corridors either pass through Florence or are in close proximity. Interstate 10 is just 20 miles from Florence. Highway 287 provides direct access to Chandler and Highway 79 provides access to Tucson. The Arizona Department of Transportation is now identifying an alignment for a future freeway that will provide additional connections to U.S. 60 and Interstate 10.

RETAIL DEVELOPMENT

Whether you are looking to establish a large-scale retail development or a unique location to build a small business, Florence has locations to fit every need. Anthem at Merrill Ranch is anchored by a modern commercial retail center with available commercial retail structures and shovel-ready land. This area includes a Safeway grocery store, 24-hour acute care hospital, restaurants, and other retail establishments. Downtown Florence provides a distinctive setting for businesses with its numerous historic buildings and traditional Main Street character.

TERRITORY SQUARE

Territory Square is a multi-faceted, multi-owner project that strategically crafts a variety of economic, planning, and engineering enhancements on 623 acres along the Gila River. The project includes a bold vision that links historic Florence with the growing suburbs north of the community. The Town has been implementing this vision through preliminary engineering and ongoing planning for the site. A new hybrid zoning district was created that merged the best aspects of performance, form-based, and conventional zoning codes to develop the most creative and mutually beneficial regulatory environment possible.

DEVELOPMENT READY LAND

Florence has over 60 square miles of incorporated boundary including open land ready for improvement. Florenceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Community Development Department has provided favorable zoning options, such as Planned Unit Developments, to meet the needs of residential, commercial, and industrial developers.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

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Union pacific in pinal county The American narrative is filled with stories about legendary railroad towns like Casa Grande, Tombstone and Tucson. Beyond those tales, the fact is that Arizona continues to be one of the most important centers for rail transportation in the country. The rails of Southern Pacific (later acquired by UP) reached Yuma on the Colorado River in 1878, with the first train arriving in Tucson two years later on March 20, 1880. The community was so excited that they decided to send telegrams to dignitaries around the world, including the Pope in Rome, announcing that the railroad had reached Arizona. What followed was a slow and sometimes arduous trek across the state. Work continued eastward with protection from the U.S. military. In May of 1881, the line finally reached the New Mexico border. Years later, SP began offering premier passenger service on the route, calling the train the Sunset Limited. Copper

Red Rock Facility Project

Union Pacific has proposed to construct a new classification yard to meet demand for increased freight rail service in Arizona. It will serve as a driver for economic development in the region and Arizona without impacting the desert landscape or interfering with sightseeing and tourist attractions. Built with modern best-practices that address environmental concerns, the proposed Red Rock Yard will safely create jobs and attract business, adding to the many reasons why industries should locate in Pinal County. The Union Pacific Red Rock Yard has the potential to • Create thousands of permanent new jobs

deposits in southern Arizona were an initial passenger attraction but, by 1894, winter resorts in Tucson and Phoenix soon filled the trains with affluent vacationers. Today, the Sunset Route, Union Pacific’s 760-mile corridor between Los Angeles and El Paso, carries 20 percent of the railroad’s traffic. The route handles marine containers stacked two high on double-stacked trains, and construction materials (lumber, plywood, steel and cement) that are important to the region’s growth. Electronics, fabricated metals, plastics, precision machinery and agricultural chemicals are also shipped via the Sunset. In the last two years, more than $250 million was spent on capacity improvements in Arizona, primarily on the Sunset Route to support customer growth and improve service. Nearly 60 percent of the Sunset Route is double-tracked—more than double what it was when UP acquired SP in 1996.

• Increase long-term investment in the local economy • Attract industrial developments along or near the I-10 corridor • Build communities by increasing opportunities • Raise the value of existing properties by making Pinal County more desirable • Generate up to $2.3 billion in tax revenue over the next 20 years Currently Union Pacific is working with the Arizona State Land Department to acquire the estimated 950 acres needed for the facility, although there is currently no construction build day. For more information visit: http://pinalcountyaz.gov/ed/Pages/ UnionPacific.aspx

Double Track Since 2005, Union Pacific has been working on Double Tracking the Sunset Route. It is currently at 74 percent completion, with much of the work going on in the Pinal County area. By double tracking the Sunset Route, the company hopes to gain efficiencies in transit time. Local residents may see shorter wait times at crossings along the sunset. 1 0 - C E NTRA L A RIZ O NA RO X!

Passenger Rail Corridor Study

Shaping the Vision – Public Participation Spring 2014

Tucson and Phoenix are Arizona’s largest metropolitan areas and they are connected by Interstate 10 (I10). It is the most heavily traveled corridor in our state and it is reaching capacity. Previous studies have shown that I-10, even with additional lanes, is not sufficient to meet the future travel demand. The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) Passenger Rail Corridor Study; Tucson to Phoenix has narrowed down possible rail routes to three alternatives to potentially meet the need for future transportation options between Tucson and Phoenix. Arizona’s population is projected to nearly double in the next 40 years. Rising from 6.2 million to 11.6 million, most of the increase will result from growth in the Sun Corridor, which encompasses Maricopa, Pinal, and Pima counties. The need for passenger rail is based on the anticipated travel patterns and growing congestion on the highway network. This is a result of population and job growth projections. PASSENGER RAIL SERVICE COMES INTO FOCUS Arizonans want flexibility in use of a future passenger rail service – it’s not just about getting between Tucson and Phoenix, but also moving from place to place along the way. The concept of a “blended service” would provide a local and express service that would operate on the same tracks but at different times of the day. Local service would be intended for moving around the corridor, while an express option would focus on providing more direct service with fewer stops and faster travel times. Train stations are vibrant community gathering places. The study team met with several communities throughout the study area to talk about what it takes to build a successful station. Communities want a mix of commercial and residential development, the ability to walk and bike to and from the station, parking, and plenty of options for traveling to your final destination once you depart the train. Building rail infrastructure is only as valuable as the riders who use the system. As part of this study, ridership numbers are forecasted based on several inputs including anticipated population growth, development, and employment areas. WHAT YOU HAVE TOLD US ADOT has reached out to communities at dozens of events and festivals between Tucson and Phoenix. In 2011, ADOT asked Arizonans their general thoughts regarding rail and the use of rail in Arizona. In 2012, ADOT presented seven route alternatives and asked Arizonans to provide their opinions on each alternative. A total of 6,675 comments were received in the form of paper surveys, online

surveys, and general emailed comments. Overall, support for a rail system is overwhelming. Fewer than 5 percent of the comments have indicated opposition to the project. What you said was most important when considering an alternative route: • Fast travel time • Service to and around the high activity centers within communities • Connections between airports and universities • Connections with population centers What would be your preferred travel choice between Phoenix and Tucson? • 78.9% - Train • 19.4% - Personal vehicle • 0.8% - Air • 0.6% - Bus • 0.2% - Bike What do you need to have available at the rail station to arrive at your final destination? • 72.1% - Connecting light rail • 73.1% - Bus • 53.5% - Local shuttle service • 37.7 % -Taxi • 32.8% - Local street car • 38.4% - Rental car • 54.6% - Bike rental, bike amenities & Pedestrian Pathways ALTERNATIVES Seven route alternatives were developed

and evaluated. Three of those seven alternatives will continue to be studied and evaluated. ADOT took into consideration comments received from Arizonans, environmental concerns, financial feasibility, community acceptance and accessibility, operating characteristics, mobility, and safety of the system. The three routes will be the Green, Orange and Yellow routes (see map). Green Route: Use of UP Tempe Branch and I-10 rights of way. Length is 113 miles and the travel time between Phoenix and Tucson local service will be 83 minutes and assumes 6 stations, express service will be 73 minutes and assumes 3 stations. Estimated Cost $5.2 – 7.9 Billion. Orange Route: Mostly elevated alternative with use of SR-202L, SR-101L, US-60, Ellsworth Road, planned North-South Freeway and I-10 rights of way. Length is 132 miles and the travel time between Phoenix and Tucson for local route is 111 minutes and assumes 11 stations, express route is 88 minutes and assumes 4 stations. Estimated Cost $6.5 - $9.8 Billion. Yellow Route: Use of existing Union Pacific right of way north of Eloy and I-10 rights of way south of Eloy. Length will be 120 miles and travel time between Phoenix and Tucson local route will be 126 minutes and will assume 11 stations, express route is 110 minutes and assumes 5 stations. Estimated cost $3.6 - $5.4 Billion. C EN T R A L A R I Z O N A ROX ! - 1 1

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