Casa Grande AZ - 2019 Business Directory & Community Guide
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The Greater Casa Grande Chamber of Commerce as the voice of business, leads, promotes and develops opportunities for the success of our members and the community.
2019 Board of Directors
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Mari Diaz, Walmart Distribution Center #7013
FIRST VICE CHAIR
Jennifer Murrieta, Casa Grande Elementary School District
SECOND VICE CHAIR
Terry Strain, Western State Bank
TREASURER
Ole Solberg, Solberg Engineering
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
Diann Prechel, A Latte Vino, LLC
BOARD MEMBERS
Adam Vetter, AMS Insurance
Brian Gardanier, APS
Rusty Riggs, Capital R Construction, Inc.
Mayor Craig McFarland, City of Casa Grande
Crystal Moore, JCPenney Company
Daniel Mendoza-Lamb, Legion Protection Agency
Matt Herman, Norris RV
Carol D’souza, Pride Workforce Solutions, LLC
Daniel Wolf, Southwest Gas Corporation
Veronica Morton, Vantage West Credit Union
Chamber Staff
PRESIDENT/CEO
Helen Neuharth
EVENTS/MEMBERSHIP SERVICES MANAGER
Linda Poindexter
MEDIA/PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER AND BOOKKEEPER
Laurie Gutierrez
MEMBERSHIP SALES
Ken Saltzmann
Greater Casa Grande Chamber of Commerce
2019 CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD – Mari Diaz, Walmart Distribution Center #7013
I am proud to serve as the 2019 Chairman of the Board for the Greater Casa Grande Chamber of Commerce, which has been advocating for local business since its incorporation in 1935.
Through the many changes that have occurred in Casa Grande, during times of prosperity and times of hardship, the chamber has had a leadership position in helping to create a strong, local economy.
The chamber continues to work with its community-building partners to develop an educated and prepared workforce; one equipped to handle current employer needs as well as one ready to meet the human-resources demands of large, global employers in the near future.
Together, our chamber-member businesses form a strong, forward-looking association of business representatives whose input helps the chamber to move in a direction that benefits local business, consumers and community. We encourage you to learn about the many resources and services available in Casa Grande by utilizing the information in this Business Directory and Community Guide. Remember to Shop Local!
Helen Neuharth, President/CEO
Everything the Greater Casa Grande Chamber of Commerce does is ‘economic development’. Now, more than ever, the chamber’s emphasis is on supporting Casa Grande businesses, by encouraging buying and doing business locally. The chamber provides information and marketing about our members and the community. The chamber serves as the information-and-referral office for Casa Grande, connecting those seeking information about area amenities and services and directions to the businesses or entities that provide the services or products needed.
To better serve our business members and the community, the chamber creates and publishes 20,000 copies of this publication, the Greater Casa Grande Chamber of Commerce Business Directory and Community Guide each year. This publication is the most comprehensive and informative annual, free business and community resource guide/ directory available. Our chamber-member businesses are listed alphabetically and by business category in this directory.
As the only officially designed Arizona Office of Tourism Visitor Information Center for our community, we serve as the first point-of-contact for thousands of people seeking to relocate, visit or seek our community as their winter home and businesses researching the Casa Grande area as a potential site for new business.
The chamber informs the current and future residents, public and potential visitors on the many local businesses and services as well as attractions in Casa Grande, Pinal County and Arizona by providing business, tourism, area information and maps. Each year, the chamber office assists more than 8,000 walk-in residents and visitors and responds to more than 7,000 telephone calls by providing the information requested.
The chamber is proud to support and represent the business community of Casa Grande and serve as the “go-to” for questions from the public about the business, community and tourism. We are located at 575 N. Marshall Street in Casa Grande and office hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday.
Craig McFarland, Mayor, City of Casa Grande
Welcome to Casa Grande and our Growing Horizon! Whether you are a long-time resident, new resident or visitor to our great City, I want to personally thank you for being here! We are located midway between Phoenix and Tucson, approximately 35 minutes from Phoenix and 45 minutes from Tucson and conveniently positioned on I-8, I-10 and Union Pacific Railway. Great for business, Industry, and people looking to re-locate and/or build new.
The City’s strategic plan outlines our vision and expectations, it is as follows:
We will leverage the current economic climate, new opportunities and our strong community to improve quality of life, civic pride and quality jobs. Casa Grande’s strategic location and strongly motivated City Leadership will honor diversity and provide opportunities for all residents. By building a sustainable and attractive community we can create a place where people can safely live, work and play.
Our Chamber is a strong voice for business and is well respected in Arizona and Pinal County. We hope you will use this 2019 Business Directory & Community Guide as a resource to find out information regarding our local schools, medical services, business services, Downtown “Main Street,” employment opportunities as well as events and other city amenities.
The City of Casa Grande and Greater Casa Grande Chamber of Commerce have enjoyed a long partnership. This collaboration has helped to make Casa Grande economically sound and a great place to Live, Work and Play!
Frequently Called Numbers
ALL AREA CODES ON THIS PAGE ARE 520 UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED
Greater Casa Grande
Chamber of Commerce........................... 836-2125
Arizona Office of Tourism ............... 602-364-3700
Arizona Public Service-APS (Electric)
800-253-9405
Arizona Water Company 836-8785
Arizona@Work of Pinal County (Jobs) 866-3600 (318 N. Florence St.)
AZ Dept. of Transportation (ADOT) 888-411-7623
AZ Game & Fish Dept. 602-942-3000
Better Business Bureau 602-264-1721
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Casa Grande Valley ................................876-5437
Casa Grande Airport ............................... 426-3616
Casa Grande Community Services Dept. 421-8677
Casa Grande Dispatch 836-7461
Casa Grande Main Street 836-8744
Casa Grande Public Library 421-8710
Century Link .................................... 800-244-1111
City Animal Care and
Adoption Center 426-9300
City Court 421-8675
City of Casa Grande 421-8600
Dorothy Powell Senior Adult Center 421-8760
Electrical District 2 723-7741
Electrical District 3 424-9021
Emergency 911 Fire Department 421-8777
Grande Sports World 877-909-9777
Landfill (Casa Grande) 421-8628
Legal Aid Office ...................................... 316-8076 ...................... (766 N. Park Ave., Casa Grande, AZ)
Motor Vehicle Department 836-0515 or 836-8551
Municipal Sewage & Trash Pickup 421-8625
The Museum of Casa Grande 836-2223
Pinal Alliance for Economic Growth 836-6868
Pinal County Information ............ 509-3555 or 311 ........................................................ (Florence, AZ)
Pinal County Supervisor 866-7401 (District 3)
Pinal Fairgrounds & Event Center 723-7881
Pinal-Gila Council for Senior Citizens 836-2758
Police Department 421-8700
Post Office (USPS) 836-7221
Recycling Facilities 421-8625
Social Security Administration 800-772-1213 (1637 E. Monument Plaza Cir. Ste. 2)
Southwest Gas Corporation 877-860-6020
SRP Desert Basin Generating Station ..... 876-1000
UA Cooperative Extension
Public Services ...................................... 836-5221
Valley Humane Society 836-0904
Statistics, Logistics and Demographics
Population estimates
Arizona 7,016,270 (July 1, 2017 estimate)
Pinal County 433,943 (Sept. 2018 estimate)
City of Casa Grande...57,178 (Sept. 2018 estimate) pinalalliance.org/community-profile/ www.census.gov • City of Casa Grande, www.pinalcountyaz.gov population.az.gov/population-projections
City of Casa Grande Valuation of Building Permits listed (Jan. 2018-Sept. 2018)
$50,388,207.00
Casa Grande
Casa Grande is conveniently located midway between Phoenix and Tucson. 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.
Since the year 2000, Casa Grande’s population has more than doubled due to its superb business and residential climates, increasing retail and accommodation options, stable local economy, inspired local leadership, and a wide range of services including excellent schools, outstanding medical care, employment opportunities, affordable housing, and much more.
Casa Grande is the retail center for western Pinal County consumers, including local retailers, specialty stores, antiques stores, shopping centers and grocery stores. The historical shopping district, Casa Grande Main Street, offers many unique shops, ideal for gifts and/or distinctive items for home or office.
A community of historic charm and modern amenities, the City of Casa Grande offers a broad range of facilities and activities, including more than 19 parks in and around Casa Grande, many with shade ramadas, sports courts such as pickleball, tennis, basketball, bocce ball, sports fields and playground equipment.
In 2017, Casa Grande was named a Playful City USA for the ninth consecutive year. Casa Grande is one of only 258 communities across the country to receive this national recognition from KaBOOM!, a non-profit organization that recognizes municipalities that focus efforts to increase play opportunities for children.
Casa Grande has also been named a Tree City USA community for 10 years by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effective urban management. The city has proven to be a desirable location for commercial and industrial commerce, as well as a thriving downtown that boasts an array of locally owned businesses, restaurants, and community events for the entire family. For more information, visit www.casagrandeaz.gov.
For a complete listing of Chamber-member businesses, please refer to the Buyers’ Guide at the back of this Chamber Publication, or visit our Business Directory online at www.casagrandechamber.org.
About the Community
Casa Grande Public Safety Facility
Located on the northern edge of the city limits at 373 E. Val Vista Blvd., the Public Safety Facility serves as headquarters for the Casa Grande Police Department and the Casa Grande Fire Department. There are four Fire Department substations in various locations throughout the city. All police functions are housed within the building, in addition to one substation located inside the Communications Center, which is located at 520 N. Marshall Street. Completed in 2011, the 66,000 sq. ft. Public Safety Facility has many features that assist the departments in providing efficient public safety services to the citizens of Casa Grande well into the future.
Photo: City of Casa Grande
Photo: City of Casa Grande
Citizens can drop off their expired or unused prescription drugs in the lobbies at both the Public Safety Facility and the Communications Center.
Municipal Court Facility
Located at 375 E. 9th Street, the Casa Grande Municipal Court is the judicial branch of Casa Grande City government. The Court is of limited jurisdiction and deals with misdemeanors, petty offenses, and civil violations, including traffic and City ordinances. The court also issues orders of protection and injunctions against harassment. For more information, call 520-421-8675.
Senior Services
A variety of activities are provided for seniors including special-interest classes, special events, congregate and home delivered meals program, social gatherings, a fitness room and classes, transportation services and much more.
The Dorothy Powell Senior Adult Center provides area residents the opportunity to experience recreational, cultural and educational programming in a friendly atmosphere. The center is open to individuals 50 years of age or older. Tours and information about programs are available during normal operating hours. Dorothy Powell Senior Adult Center is located at 405 E. 6th Street and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. For more information, call 520-421-8760 or visit www.casagrandeaz.gov/dpsac
The Pinal-Gila Council for Senior Citizens seeks to enhance the quality of the life of elders in Pinal and Gila counties through a variety of services, support and information. They can be reached by calling 520-836-2758, or via email info@pgcsc.org. Visit the website at www.pgcsc.org.
Public Libraries
The Casa Grande Public Library consists of two branches, one located downtown and the other located on the Vista Grande High School campus.
The Main Library is located at 449 N. Dry Lake Street and the phone number is 520-421-8710. It is open Monday through Thursday from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm, Friday and Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and Sundays from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Vista Grande Library is located at 1556 N. Arizola Road, on the southeast corner of Arizola Road and Cottonwood Lane. The phone number is 520-421-8652 and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Anyone residing in Casa Grande is eligible for a free library card. You just need to provide a photo ID and proof of address (usually a driver’s license with address, or if it isn’t updated, a photo ID with a piece of mail or a utility bill).
In addition to thousands of books and media, including digital library materials, the library offers classes and programs for all ages free of charge. Cardholders have access to the Internet through the library’s public Internet computers or wireless network. Collections include adult and children’s books, audio books, music CDs, and movies as well as special collections and electronic databases on various topics. Cardholders also have access to a variety of digital books and media through the Greater Phoenix Digital Library and Hoopla. For more information, visit www.casagrandeaz.gov/library.
Len Colla Recreation Center
The Len Colla Recreation Center is a neighborhood community recreation center located at 1105 E. Fourth Street. The LCRC features a full-size gymnasium, multi-purpose/game room, computer lab/meeting room and arts & crafts room.
Activities include open pickleball, gym time, teen intramurals, adult sports leagues, special events, educational classes, and a variety of activities for youth, teens, adults and seniors.
The center is also host to the After School Kids Club (ASKC), a supervised program for school age youth ages 5-17 with activities such as homework help, arts and crafts and a variety of gym activities. Other activities for youth include sports, health and fitness programs, computer lab time, educational programs, video games, pool table, ping pong, foosball, dance programs and more.
All Casa Grande Elementary and Middle Schools provide after school transportation to Len Colla, and rides can be arranged by contacting your child’s school and making a request. The majority of programs offered require no fees, however a registration form with participant information is required. The center is open Monday through Saturday. For program information, call 520-421-8677 or visit www.casagrandeaz.gov/calendar/.
Casa Grande Community Recreation Center
In December 2017, following a thorough review, the Casa Grande Mayor and City Council approved a $16 million contract with Haydon Building Corp for the construction of the Community Recreation Center. Initially approved by voters in a bond election in 2006, the construction of a Community Recreation Center is taking place at 1905 N. Peart Road, between Kortsen Road and Cottonwood Lane. Work to be performed includes the construction of a 50,000 square foot facility, furnishings, and site and utility improvements.
Photo: City of Casa Grande
The facility broke ground in February 2018. It is scheduled to open in spring 2019. For regular updates on the recreation center visit www.casagrandeaz.gov/recupdate
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Casa Grande Valley
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Casa Grande Valley serves more than 4,000 young people annually and continues to grow to meet the needs of today’s youth, providing a positive place for all youth. Serving youth in Arizona City and Casa Grande, the Club provides after-school and summer programs; youth sports leagues; and numerous special events and outreach programs that are designed to help youth achieve the priority outcomes of Academic Success, Good Character & Citizenship and Healthy Lifestyles. The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Casa Grande Valley’s annual membership fee is only $10, and financial assistance is available. No child will ever be turned away for financial reasons. For more information, please call 520-876-5437 or visit the Club’s website at www.cgkids.org.
Arts and Humanities
A diverse blend of art, humanities and entertainment events are presented each year in the Casa Grande community with the support of several local cultural and educational organizations. Casa Grande Art Association, the City Community Services Department, which includes the City Libraries; Casa Grande Arts and Humanities Commission; BlackBox Foundation and Central Arizona College have many scheduled events.
• Casa Grande Main Street hosts numerous free community events and activities in historic downtown Casa Grande. For information on these and other events, call 520-836-8744 or visit www.cgmainstreet.org.
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Abbott Nutrition Casa Grande, the makers of Similac, Ensure and Glucerna… we are proud to be a member of the Greater Casa Grande Chamber of Commerce.
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Photo: Boys & Girls Clubs Casa Grande Valley
• The Paramount Theatre, 420 N. Florence Street in historic downtown Casa Grande, is an artistic focal point for the Greater Casa Grande area, providing arts, entertainment and education for children, youth and adults. For a schedule of events or to reserve the theatre, call 520-836-4200, or visit www.paramountfoundation.org.
• A mix of cultural and educational programs for youths and adults are part of the activities offered by the award-winning Museum of Casa Grande, 110 W. Florence Blvd. For more information about the Museum of Casa Grande, its extensive collections and archives, or for a list of special events and activities, call 520-836-2223, or visit www.tmocg.org.
• BlackBox Foundation (Studio for the Arts), 407 N. Sacaton, (in historic Casa Grande Woman’s Club building) 520-428-7050: a 501(c)(3) performing-arts organization offers theatre performances, improv to the public and performing-arts classes for young children through adolescents. For more information and a schedule of theatre productions, visit www.blackboxaz.com.
• The Casa Grande Art Association, Casa Grande Main Street Fine Art Explosion is in Peart Park each March.
• The Casa Grande Art Association Studio Tour in November and March each year. www.casagrandeartassociation.org.
• The Hills of Casa Grande Pioneer Heroes Museum – 317 E. 4th St., Casa Grande, AZ. The Hill family has been collecting western history of Casa Grande and central Arizona for more than 30 years. For more information, call 602-317-2566 or visit www.pioneerheroesmuseum.com.
• The Casa Grande Art Museum, 319 W. 3rd St., is open October through May, Wednesday–Saturday, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. For more information, call 520-836-0237 or visit www.casagrandeartmuseum.org.
• Central Arizona College (CAC) brings a number of high quality musical, theatrical and entertainment productions your way with its Entertainment Series. Call 520-477-7469 or visit www.EventsAtCAC.com.
Many programs and events are listed on the Casa Grande Community Calendar of events, compiled by the Greater Casa Grande Chamber of Commerce and are available in print at the chamber office, 575 N. Marshall St., Casa Grande and online at www.casagrandechamber.org. For more event information, contact the chamber at 520-836-2125.
Churches
No matter what your denomination, you can choose from more than 60 churches or houses of worship serving the Casa Grande area. A listing of the area churches and time of worship is published weekly in the Casa Grande Dispatch. For a list of Chamber-member churches, see “Churches” in the back of this directory, or for a list of all area churches visit our website at www.casagrandechamber.org.
Photo: Cliff Locklear
Economic Development & Industry
Why Central Arizona
Central Arizona is one of the few locations in North America that provides a true all-access environment ripe for business growth. Here’s why:
• Well established multimodal transportation in road, rail and air with direct routes to the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
• Conveniently located along the Canamex corridor and I-10 to California and I-8 to San Diego.
• Economic distribution using the Union Pacific Rail System.
• Abundant affordable land primed for agriculture as well as shovel ready sites with modern infrastructure.
• 45 minutes from Phoenix and one hour from Tucson international airports.
• Six additional regional airports perfect for corporate and cargo transport.
• Enterprise and Trade Zones for added incentive.
• Eager local business and government leaders willing to facilitate, not regulate.
• Plentiful resources and raw materials for agriculture, aviation and aerospace technology, mining and specialized manufacturing.
• Generous state and local incentives.
• Extremely affordable municipal utilities.
• 350 days of sunshine a year. pinalalliance.org/about/why-central-arizona
Casa Grande Economic Development
The City of Casa Grande is conveniently located midway between Phoenix and Tucson, approximately one hour from each city. Interstates 8 and 10 as well as 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.
Casa Grande falls within Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) 75, which covers all of Maricopa County and much of Pinal County. This provides Casa Grande with special privileges regarding trade and customs, helping to make it an international business and industrial city. Foreign Trade Zones are designated areas licensed by the Foreign-Trade Zones Board at which special customs procedures may be used. www.casagrandeaz.gov/foreign-trade-zone.
Casa Grande is home to many major manufacturing companies including Hexcel Corporation; Abbott Nutrition; Frito-Lay, Inc.; Daisy Brand; ACO Polymer Products, Inc.; Ehrmann Arizona Dairy, LLC; Bull Moose Tube; Quemetco Metals Limited, Inc.; Metal Solutions, LLC; Seafab Metals Company; Franklin Foods West and National Vitamin Company.
Its strategic location between Interstate 8 and Interstate 10 and its proximity to the main line of the Union Pacific Railroad are primary reasons why Walmart Distribution Center #7013 and Tractor Supply Distribution Center have chosen Casa Grande to build and operate centers to serve their stores in
the southwestern United States.
The City of Casa Grande’s key industry focuses on retail trade, manufacturing, and agriculture. Healthcare and social services make up 13.2% of the city’s economy, manufacturing makes up 12.4%, retail makes up 12%, and accommodation and food make up 10.9%. www.casagrandeaz.gov
There are several hundred acres of industrially zoned land in the city’s industrial corridor that are available for development. Most of these parcels are located within ½ mile or less from utilities (including water, power, sewer, natural gas, and telecom) and less than three miles from Interstate 8. Businesses interested in expanding or relocating to the Casa Grande area can contact the City of Casa Grande Economic Development Specialist, Fernando Garcia, at 520-421-8600 EXT 1256 or fernando_garcia@casagrandeaz.gov
Over the past two years, Casa Grande has generated significant media attention at the national and international levels with four development announcements.
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.
ATTESA, a 2,360-acre motorsports 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.
LKQ Corporation, a Fortune 500 auto parts and vehicle recycling company, has received a conditional use permit and development plan from the Casa Grande Planning and Zoning Commission. LKQ is planning to construct a 107,000 square-foot warehouse on 120 acres of land on the northwest corner of Thornton and Peters Roads in Casa Grande. The company plans to hire up to 100 people upon completion, and the siting of this facility in Casa Grande is poised to close other LKQ locations in Phoenix and Chandler.
Dreamport Villages, an amusement park, received its first approval of a land-use 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
Photo: Manufacturing business by Helen Neuharth
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. These four projects combined are projected to create over 30,000 jobs and represent over $5B in capital investment over the next 10 years. In addition, the ATTESA Motorsports venue and the Dreamport Villages are expected to attract over 4 million visitors a year.
Grande Sports World
Grande Sports World, located at 12684 W. Gila Bend Highway (www.grandesportsacademy.com or 520-381-8111), is a state-of-the-art facility and soccer training complex adjacent to Francisco Grande Hotel & Golf Resort that attracts more than 20,000 spectators each year. Grande Sports World is the home to The Grande Sports Academy, which provides world-class instructional programs in soccer, private education, and physical and mental conditioning for children ages seven to eighteen. It is also home to the US Barca Academy. The facility has become a popular pre-season destination for the country’s top Major League Soccer Teams.
FC Barcelona, the third most valuable sports team in the world, has brought its U.S. Barca Academy to Casa Grande at the Grande Sports World facilities. The program takes youth players from ages 12 to 19 and competes in the highest division of the US Soccer Development Academy’s youth football categories.
PhoenixMart
PhoenixMart will be the largest global product marketplace in the Western Hemisphere. The 1.5-million square foot facility will be comprised of 1,866 showrooms and will span the equivalent of 26 football fields.
Developed by AZ Sourcing, LLC, PhoenixMart is the Flagship Project of the North American Logistics, Trade and E-Commerce City (NALTEC), a 585-acre master-planned development in Casa Grande that includes warehousing, offices, hotels, and residential communities. Located about 3 miles east of I-10 on Florence Blvd. (Hwy. 287), near Overfield Road, PhoenixMart is expected to create in excess of 3,000 direct jobs in Casa Grande with an initial investment of approximately $150 million in building and infrastructure. For more information about PhoenixMart, visit www.phoenixmart.com.
Casa Grande Municipal Airport and Airport Industrial Park
The Casa Grande Municipal Airport is a 600+ acre General Aviation public airport located at 3225 N. Lear Avenue. The airport has a 5,200’ long, 100’ wide runway (RWY 5/23) that is supported by LED runway lights, and navigation aids that include Instrument Landing System (ILS) and Precision Approach Path Indication lights. The airport terminal is home to the Foxtrot Café, which is open Monday - Saturday from 6:30 am - 2:00 pm. The airport is also home to the annual Cactus Fly-In (www.cactusflyin.org), which is usually held during the first full weekend in March. This event has hundreds of planes from all over the U.S. on display and attracts thousands of people from around the state.
CONTACT SITE FOR HOURS AND DETAILS
CASA GRANDE:
Casa Grande Police Dept.
373 E. Val Vista Blvd. 520-421-8700
Casa Grande Police Dept. 520 N. Marshall St. 520-421-8700
Healthcare Medical Waste Services
1305 N. VIP Blvd. 520-316-9207
Sharps only. Please call first.
Pinal Cty. Sheriff’s Office Substation
820 E. Cottonwood Ln. 520-866-7419
The City of Casa Grande Airport Industrial Park is zoned I-1 (Light Industrial) to provide for the accommodation of light manufacturing uses and warehousing in a comprehensively-planned and attractive setting that is conveniently located immediately south of the Casa Grande Municipal Airport. This location is attractive to a variety of users. The industrial park is home to over 25 companies ranging from local contractors to international manufacturing facilities. The City owns 23 lots ranging from 2-3.25 acres that represent +/- 44 acres in Phase III. These lots can be combined to accommodate larger sites (up to 16 acres). The lots have all utilities on site, and natural gas and fiber can be extended quickly to the sites. Each of the lots has a taxiway easement along the back side of the property that can provide direct access to the Casa Grande Municipal Airport by thru-the-fence access points.
Located immediately to the south, the City owns 48+/- acres of shovel-ready land zoned light industrial available for development in the Donovan Kramer Airport Industrial Park. For more information on this land contact Fernando Garcia, the City’s Economic Development Specialist at 520-421-8600 EXT 1256 or fernando_garcia@casagrandeaz.gov.
Pinal Alliance for Economic Growth provides economic development support services for the communities of Casa Grande, Eloy and Pinal County, as well as the business community therein. Pinal Alliance is designed to actively promote and preserve the economic strength of the region through the important alliances that have been and will continue to be cultivated. They also work with the Greater Casa Grande Chamber of Commerce to assist local businesses to grow and expand. Toward that end, Pinal Alliance is proud to announce the creation of a group healthcare plan to
benefit businesses of all sizes in Pinal County. If you are interested in learning more about this plan, please call 520-836-6868, email info@pinalalliance.org or visit www.pinalalliance.org.
Central Arizona College Small Business Development Center (SBDC), 540 N. Camino Mercado #2 in Casa Grande, recognizes the growing challenge in today’s economy for the small business owner to manage a profitable business. A personal consultant is available to help the business owner meet that challenge at no cost to their business. Jointly funded by Central Arizona College and the Small Business Administration, these resources are used to counsel and train business owners.
SBDC services include, but are not limited to, assisting businesses with wellness evaluations, financial, marketing, production, organization, engineering and technical problems, feasibility studies, including: accounting; advertising; businessplan development; cash-flow management; marketing; personnel management and strategic planning. In addition, the SBDC also conducts periodic seminars that offer clients and the public training in a variety of areas, such as starting or buying a business, use of specific software applications, marketing, and developing an effective advertising program. Contact the SBDC at 520-494-6610, sbdc@centralaz.edu, or visit www.centralaz.edu/biz.
Agriculture
Pinal County ranks first in the state for cotton, barley and livestock production. They also rank second in the state for durum wheat and alfalfa hay production. Pinal County is also home to one of the few remaining sheep ranches that herd their sheep to Coconino County by foot using the historic sheep driveways in the state. www.azfb.org
Cattle and sheep are the main agricultural commodities in this region. Cattle and calves and dairy goods are Arizona’s most valuable farm products, with cattle and calves representing 18% of total farm receipts and 20% of the dairy products. There are approximately 1 million head of cattle and calves producing 386 million pounds of beef annually. There are 186,000 milk cows in the state with a yearly milk production of 23,382 pounds per cow. (Pinal Alliance for Economic Growth pinalalliance.org/key-industries/agriculture )
Ehrmann Arizona Dairy, LLC (Commonwealth Dairy, LLC), operates a state-of-the-art yogurt manufacturing facility on a 25-acre site just west of downtown Casa Grande on West Gila Bend Highway. The 89,999-square-foot dairy processing facility for manufacturing yogurt currently employs over 200. Their decision to open a facility in Casa Grande was based on the area’s plentiful milk supply, Casa Grande’s dedicated workforce and superior infrastructure along with transportation accessibility to markets throughout the western states. To learn more about Commonwealth Dairy, visit www.commonwealthdairy.com.
Franklin Foods Inc., the world’s fastest growing cream cheese company, is also located on West Gila Bend Highway. The company continues this tradition in Arizona by purchasing local milk and cream from United Dairyman of Arizona (UDA). Franklin Food’s state-of-the-art 90,000 square-foot-facility in Casa Grande produces a full line of cultured cream cheese and cream cheese-based products including the industry’s first Greek Cream Cheese. To learn more, visit www.franklinfoods.com.
The Casa Grande Valley agricultural industry has long been a major contributor to the area economy. Not only are field crops such as cotton, barley, durum wheat, alfalfa, corn for silage and hay critical to the economic income for the area but they also provide jobs and support for people and communities. (www.azfb.org ), Arizona Farm Bureau Pinal County is consistently in the top rankings for field crop production in Arizona competing with Maricopa County. (UA Cooperative Extension Office - Pinal).
Nestled between Maricopa County (Phoenix) and Pima County (Tucson), Pinal County is home to more than 432,000 residents. The county has two distinct regions: the eastern mountainous area (copper mining and tourism) and the western lower valley desert area (manufacturing, distribution and agriculture).
Since the county’s inception, “copper mining has and remains a county economic mainstay, over the many years creating thousands of great paying jobs and billions of dollars in tax revenue to the state, county and local economies. Another major economic engine is agriculture. The central to western area of the county is home to hundreds of family, corporate and university based farms supporting various types of agricultural products including Pima cotton, hay, sorghum, millet, corn, sheep, dairy & feeder cattle and several varieties of fruits and vegetables.
“Manufacturing and major distribution firms are centered along Pinal County’s main traffic corridors of Interstate 10 (California to Florida), Interstate 8 (Pinal County to San Diego) and US Route 60. Transportation corridors in the county also include the Union Pacific Sunset Line (Long Beach to El Paso) and Copper Basin railroads. With the proposed development of a 950 acre Union Pacific Railroad rail park locating near Red Rock, and close to I-10 and I-8, Pinal County has a great opportunity to create a major multi-modal warehouse/distribution network along with opportunities for the location of national and global rail served manufacturing concerns.” www.pinalcountyaz.gov.
Pinal County Resources
It is the goal of the Pinal County Board of Supervisors to have County Government and its services in more locations for residents’ convenience. In the Casa Grande area, the main satellite office is located at 820 E. Cottonwood Lane. Stephen Q. Miller, the Pinal County District 3 Supervisor’s main office is in the complex, in Building A. To reach his office, call 520-866-7401. To connect to any Pinal County Governmental Office located in the Casa Grande complex at 820 E. Cottonwood Lane, Casa Grande, AZ 85122 call 520-509-3555; or simply call 3-1-1.
Workforce Development
Achieve Pinal
Working to prepare workers for new jobs, Achieve Pinal is a regional grassroots effort dedicated to working with education, government, business and other interested community partners to develop a competitive workforce for future jobs by improving educational attainment in Pinal County. Achieve Pinal is a program of the Pinal Alliance for Economic Growth.
New employers like Lucid Motors, Nicola Motors, Attesa, and Apex Motor Sports - will be creating new jobs countywide. Achieve Pinal is working to grow a qualified workforce from communities throughout Pinal County.
Key to all Achieve Pinal initiatives is the focus on improving educational attainment. We are working to contribute to the statewide goal, created by Achieve60AZ. The goal is: 60% of Arizona adults aged 25-64 will be equipped with a professional certificate or a 2 or 4 year college degree by the year 2030. Currently, the state of Arizona is at 43% and in Pinal County we are at 29%. For more information about Achieve Pinal go to www.AchievePinal.org.
ARIZONA@WORK Pinal County
To employers and job seekers in Pinal County, ARIZONA@ WORK Pinal County is part of a statewide system of workforce development organizations that provides comprehensive, locally based services to help build a stronger economy. Partnering with our economic development partners at both the state and county level, ARIZONA@WORK Pinal County, has the network to connect people and jobs and address our local business communities’ workforce needs – all at no cost.
Services offered to the business community include:
a) Facilitation of customized recruitment services/ hiring events;
b) No cost job postings (www.AZJobConnection.gov);
c) Candidate matching and pre-screening;
d) On-the-job training (OJT)/Work Experience/ Apprenticeships;
e) Business support resources (Labor Market Information, Tax Credits and Incentives, Rapid Response Services).
Services offered to all job seekers include but are not limited to:
a) Employment related workshops;
b) Career planning;
c) Referrals to employment opportunities;
d) Assistance with specialized services for veterans, disabled job seekers;
e) Referrals to social services in the community.
Services to assist in occupational skill upgrades are available to those who qualify and may include individuals who are: employed, unemployed, have lost a job at no fault of their own, and targeted youth populations. These services are directly linked to employment opportunities in either the local area in which a job seeker resides or in areas where he or she is willing to relocate.
The ARIZONA@WORK Pinal County Business and Career Center is located at 318 N. Florence Street, Casa Grande. For more information contact ARIZONA@WORK Pinal County at 520-866-3600 or visit at www.arizonaatwork.com/pinal.
Arizona Career Readiness Credential (ACRC)
The ACRC is a major initiative set forth by Governor Ducey in partnership with ARIZONA@WORK and the Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) that makes the Arizona Career Readiness Credential available to job seekers across the state. This tool prepares job seekers for success by demonstrating their command of seven skill areas that are relevant to every occupation, industry and career pathway across the state. Existing research was coupled with input from hundreds of employers who participated in industry summits and strategy labs to identify three foundational academic skills and four personal and interpersonal skills that form the framework of the Arizona Career Readiness Credential:
• Applied Mathematics
• Reading for Information
• Workplace Data and Graphics
• Communicating Effectively
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Professionalism
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
There are four steps to earning the credential:
• The initial skills review – an unproctored “snapshot” of current skill levels indicates the job seeker’s readiness for the battery of high-stakes assessments.
• Career Readiness Courseware (CRC) is directly aligned to the three applied academic assessments and helps job seekers prepare for them. It is a self-directed online system with instructional content, formative assessments, learning aids and summative assessments at each level. Job seekers must successfully complete one level before moving on to the next.
• Employability Skills Courseware helps learners develop and demonstrate attitudes and behaviors that are critical to success at work. This curriculum is suitable for use in either a self-directed experience or as a series of workshops. It is a critical component of a comprehensive approach to preparing students for success and providing future employers with workplace-ready candidates.
• The proctored assessments – Successful completion of all the assessments in a controlled, high-stakes environment results in the Arizona Career Readiness Credential.
Learn how your business can join as an employer partner, or visit ARIZONA@WORK Pinal County
Goodwill Job Connection Center in Casa Grande - Hundreds of shoppers come through the doors each day of the Goodwill Retail Store in Casa Grande, 1325 E. Florence Blvd., looking for unique items and low prices. Those shoppers might not know that the purchases they make are helping people in Casa Grande find a job.
Located inside the store is a Goodwill Job Connection Center and Linkages – open Monday - Thursday from 9:00am-12noon, 1:00pm-4:00pm. The job connection center provides everything today’s job seeker needs: computers, printers, fax machine –including someone who specializes in writing résumés, applying for jobs online and doing well at that all-important interview. All of these services are provided free-of-charge because it fills
Goodwill’s mission of providing services, training and jobs to people with barriers to employment. Call 520-582-1002, or see www.goodwillsouthernaz.org or www.linkagesarizona.org for more information.
ACHIEVE Human Services, Inc.
Achieve Human Services, Inc., with 50 years of experience, believes all individuals with disabilities deserve the right to maximize their potential, and provides safe employment and training within the community.
ACHIEVE’s goal is to provide community integration, inclusion and competitive opportunities. Casa Grande businesses are invited to partner with ACHIEVE and create more opportunities. For more information, visit the ACHIEVE Human Services, Inc. office, 3151 N. Piper Ave., Unit B117, Casa Grande, AZ 85122 or call 928-341-4501. www.achievehs.org.
Adecco Employment Services, Inc.
Located at 703 N. Olive Ave., 520-421-1707, www.Adecco.com, offers temporary and temp-to-hire employment services in Casa Grande. In order to provide the right combination of personnel and technical skills, they focus on the following business areas: administrative/clerical; assistance; customer service; human resources; project management; purchasing; secretarial/PA; sales, marketing and events as well as industrial and professional staffing solutions. (Information excerpted from website.)
Labor Systems Temporary Services
Labor Systems, 320 W. 9th St., Ste. A, delivers flexible personnel staffing solutions using qualified, ready employees. We have combed through resumes nationally and conducted thorough interviews in order to put together a pool of qualified professional temporary personnel. We are ready to fill a role within a professional organization at a moment’s notice. You can trust that you’re getting the best staffing services.
Labor Systems specializes in providing qualified temporary employees to businesses that need custom temp laborers solutions. During 25+ years in the business, they have developed a reputation of helping companies solve difficult temp labor challenges with consistent flexibility. Temporary Service employees can fill roles for many industries such as: Construction, Logistics, Production and Manufacturing, Light Industrial.
Whether employers need temp service employees who can clean equipment and job sites, back up more skilled employees, or meet the physical requirements to lift, carry and stack inventory or equipment, Labor Systems can help. For more information: 520-316-0061, cgl1@laborsystems.com. (Excerpted from www.laborsystems.com).
Chamber Facebook Page
The Chamber posts the links to the employment pages of the Chamber-members businesses that have job openings on its Facebook page, www.facebook.com/cgbiz. Links are provided that go directly to the employment pages of those businesses, so that the jobseeker can link directly to the employers HR sites.
Health & Medical Care
Banner Casa Grande Medical Center
Located at 1800 E. Florence, Blvd., Banner Casa Grande Medical Center, a 141-bed hospital providing comprehensive health care to many communities in Pinal County, is part of Banner Health, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit healthcare providers. Banner Casa Grande is deeply committed to Banner Health’s mission of making healthcare easier, so life can be better. We have a compassionate and caring staff that strives to provide each patient with exceptional service and an outstanding healthcare experience. Banner Casa Grande provides quality care in the following areas including: Emergency care; Cardiology; Surgery; Orthopedics; Intensive care; Obstetrics & Level II Nursery and Inpatient and Observation.
The hospital also offers private patient suites, and residents and visitors have access to the latest medical procedures, and state-of-the-art equipment. The hospital boasts an impressive lineup of services not traditionally found in smaller community hospitals, including: a Wound Center with two hyperbaric oxygen chambers and other advance treatments for hard-to-heal wounds; accredited Sleep Lab with rooms designed like a bedroom to make patients feel at home; Inpatient and outpatient surgical and orthopedic services with the latest technology in minimally invasive robotic surgery; gastrointestinal and endoscopy lab; full-service laboratory; state-of-the-art outpatient imaging at the Banner Casa Grande Outpatient Imaging Center and comprehensive rehabilitation services featuring physical, speech, and occupational therapies.
Also located on the Banner Casa Grande Medical Center campus is Central Arizona Breast Center, offering patients services for optimal breast health. Medical experts here provide digital screening and diagnostic mammograms, as well as breast ultrasound, breast MRI and breast biopsy. In addition, a dedicated breast care coordinator helps patients with any testing or surgical referrals to ensure timely appointments and make sure there’s no gap in care.
To best meet the demand and need for exceptional healthcare in our growing communities, Banner Casa Grande Medical Center completed construction on a brand new 27,800-square-foot Obstetrical Care Unit in 2017. This newly-opened facility features the most advanced medical technologies for obstetrical care, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for mom and her newborn baby.
In addition to this new expanded service, maternity care at the hospital includes all private labor, delivery and recovery suites, a level II nursery, and childbirth and breastfeeding classes for hospital patients, and for those who live in our nearby communities.
Banner Casa Grande also offers a retail pharmacy providing medication services to patients, hospital staff, and the general public. The 600-square-foot Banner Family Pharmacy opened at the hospital in 2016 and offers affordable and competitive prices, convenience, and accepts most insurance plans. Prescriptions can be picked up on-site or mailed to a patient’s home. Close collaboration between the pharmacy and Banner’s healthcare providers ensures the best and safest treatment methods for the patient.
Banner Casa Grande Medical Center uses a comprehensive and dynamic Electronic Health Record to better facilitate communication between medical providers and their patients; increases the hospital’s quality outcomes leading to increased patient satisfaction and enhances patient safety.
Exceptional medical services are important to our local communities. Banner Casa Grande’s 24-hour emergency room is staffed by board-certified doctors through TeamHealth. To support these physicians, Banner Casa Grande has a TeleNeurology and TeleStroke program associated with Specialists On-Call – the largest provider of acute care telemedicine services in the country, providing immediate stroke services, avoiding costly transfers and time delays for patients. In addition, the hospital’s interventional cardiac program allows patients suffering from a heart attack to be treated locally in 71 minutes, which is 19 minutes faster than the national gold standard of 90 minutes. The hospital’s emergency room strives for patients to be seen by a doctor within 30 minutes of arrival. The hospital serves as a base station, providing medical direction to about a dozen emergency service providers and 300 emergency medical services personnel in Pinal County.
If residents have a non-emergency illness, they can go to Banner Urgent Care – Casa Grande for prompt medical attention, 1676 E. McMurray Blvd, open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Banner Occupational Health is also located in the same building.
Banner Health’s employed physician group, Banner Medical Group, also has providers in the Casa Grande community who practice in the areas of family practice, orthopedics and sports medicine, general surgery and neurology.
Photo: Banner Casa Grande Medical Center
Photo: Banner Casa Grande Medical Center
Banner Casa Grande Medical Center is proud to be your partner in the community, providing healthcare, education, and information to all of our residents. We would be happy to get to know you better, or answer any questions you or your loved ones may have for us. For more information about our services, please visit www.BannerHealth.com/Casagrande.
Sun Life Family Health Center
Sun Life Family Health Center is Pinal County’s largest primary-care provider and operates offices in Casa Grande, Chandler, Apache Junction, Coolidge, Eloy, Florence, Maricopa, Oracle and San Manuel. Sun Life Family Health Center is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization and is committed to ensuring both the insured and uninsured individuals have access to complete primary health care, behavioral health, and wellness services at all locations.
Sun Life Family Practice at 865 N. Arizola Road, also houses Sun Life Family Dentistry, Integrated Behavioral Health, Certified Diabetes Education, X-Ray, Laboratory and Pharmacy that is open to the public. Sun Life Center for Women, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Sun Life Pediatric Dentistry are located at 1864 E. Florence Blvd. Sun Life
Center for Children is located at 1856 E. Florence Boulevard and provides exceptional healthcare to children ages 1-18.
Sun Life Family Health Center’s Continuous Quality Improvement process of making significant extra efforts to review and improve key factors that can affect the quality and safety of patient care, has been accredited by the Joint Commission, considered the Gold Standard in Health Care. Sun Life Family Health Center accepts major insurance, AHCCCS, Medicare and TRICARE. Sun Life has been dedicated to serving the health, wellness and education needs of the entire community for over 40 years. Uninsured? Ask about their discount plans. They also offer free application assistance for individuals applying for AHCCCS, Healthcare.gov, Medicare and Sun Life’s sliding-fee discounts. For more information, call 520-836-3446, or visit www.sunlifefamilyhealth.org.
Horizon Health and Wellness, Inc.
Horizon Health and Wellness offers a full array of high-quality integrated healthcare services to individuals of all ages in Pinal, Gila and Yuma Counties, including Primary Health Care and Behavioral Health Outpatient, Inpatient and Residential services. In addition, the agency provides Habilitation services in Maricopa, Gila, Cochise and Santa Cruz counties. Horizon is a non-profit 501(c)(3) healthcare organization licensed by the State of Arizona and a proud partner with Arizona Complete Health and Health Choice Integrated Care. For more information please visit www.hhwaz.org.
Photo: Sun Life Family Health Center
Dr. Melissa Chrisman
Dr. Aprajita Nakra
Dr. Bruce Krell
Dr. Jessica Prebish
Dr. Vu Nguyen
Cottonwood Medical Center, Ltd.
Cottonwood Medical Center, Ltd. was founded in 1981 by Douglas E. Parkin, M.D. and is located at 560 North Camino Mercado, Suite 7 in Casa Grande.
Cottonwood Medical Center is dedicated to providing excellence in all areas of patient care, to foster the highest levels of academic and clinical development of its providers, and to provide strong leadership in the development, growth and direction of health care in the community. For more information about Cottonwood’s hours of operation, services and providers, call 520-836-5538 or visit www.cottonwoodmedical.com.
Cottonwood provides each patient the opportunity to link to the office via the practice portal.
Medical Offices, Clinics, Specialists and Services
There are a number of excellent Chamber-member medical, and health clinics; many medical specialists and facilities such as urgent-care offices; dental; sports medicine, behavioral, crisis services; podiatrists; oncology- treatment offices; chiropractors; counseling; massage therapists and much more, serving the Casa Grande area.
Also serving the Casa Grande community are the area agencies on elderly services such as the Pinal-Gila Council for Senior Citizens; a nursing/skilled care facility; assisted-living facilities; home-healthcare services and hospice services. For a complete listing of Chamber members in the medical field, refer to the Business Directory at the back of this directory, or visit the Chamber’s online directory at www.casagrandechamber.org, with links to the business’ emails and/or websites.
Resources: The City of Casa Grande website, features information about local health agencies and resources in the Casa Grande area. To learn more, visit: www.casagrandeaz.gov/ community-health.
Emergency Medical Services
Fire and rescue departments from Casa Grande and surrounding communities provide an extensive pre-hospital network. Emergency air and ground transportation services, such as PHI AirEvac 9 and AMR Ambulance of Casa Grande, are available in the Casa Grande area.
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Photo: Banner Casa Grande Medical Center
Education
TLC Preschool (Trinity Lutheran Church and TLC Preschool)
Located at 1428 N. Pueblo Dr., Casa Grande, TLC Preschool was voted Best Preschool in Casa Grande in 2017 and 2018. TLC Preschool is committed to walking beside their parent/guardians as they nurture Christian faith in their preschool-aged child, while laying a solid foundation for learning, ultimately preparing them for kindergarten readiness. Additional goals include: Instilling respect, love and an excitement for God’s Word; building upon connections of everyday life; expanding each child’s sense of awe and wonder of their world; experiencing different art mediums, with the ‘process’ as the end goal instead of the product; emphasizing a love for learning through enjoyable, developmentally appropriate curriculum and hands-on experiences. Full & half-day options, year-around serving children ages 2-5. For more information, contact director Karla McDivitt at karla.mcdivitt@tlcscg.org.
Pinal Gila Community Child Services – Head Start
Located at 1183 E. Cottonwood Ln., Ste. 2, Casa Grande, PGCCS Head Start is a comprehensive, school readiness program providing preschool services in a classroom setting. Programs provided, include:
• Preschool Program for ages 3-5 years
• Creative Curriculum which is a research based curriculum
• Social Emotional skills are taught daily in the classroom with our curriculum, Conscious Discipline, which includes teaching problem solving, identifying feelings and stress management skills
• Teaching Strategies GOLD ongoing child assessment which aligns with Arizona Early Learning Standards and assists teachers in individualizing for each child.
• Vision and hearing screenings as well as height/weight assessments to promote overall child health
• Engagement activities with families to identify strengths, local resources and goal setting using the assessment Family Map
• Work with school districts to identify children who may be at risk of developmental delay
• Work with families and providers to ensure children have current physical exams, dental exams, appropriate testing; and treatment as needed to ensure each child is healthy and ready to learn
• Provide consultation and referrals for children and families as needed
For more information, call 520-316-4501 or visit www.pgccs.org.
Casa Grande Elementary School District
The Casa Grande Elementary School District is very proud of the near 7,000 students served in nine elementary schools, three middle schools, a Career Preparatory Academy, and its Early Childhood Learning Center.
The District has been recognized in recent years with various awards and other recognition, including the Raymond Sterling Kellis Leadership Award, Greater Casa Grande Chamber of Commerce Business Leadership Award, the Latino Esperanza
Award, the Council of Administrators of Special Education’s Laura Ganoung Award, the Council of Exceptional Children’s Teacher and Administrator of the Year Award, the Arizona Superintendent of the Year Award, four Rodel Exemplary Principal Awards, the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science, and six Arizona A+ School and Program Awards. In fact, the Casa Grande Elementary School District has more A+ schools and more A+ programs than any other school district in Pinal County.
The District has also been recognized by the Rodel Foundation for its success in improving academic achievement. The District’s performance-based employee compensation plan is recognized across the U.S. as a model of performance-based compensation, and has been profiled in feature articles in the Arizona Republic.
CGESD’s mission is “Success for Every One – The Responsibility is Yours and Mine” which guides and focuses all that the District does. This has helped to bring about significant gains in academic achievement for students at all performance levels. The District has increased investments in staff training, curriculum development, and student assessment that have helped to produce substantial improvements in student learning. The schools in the CGESD provide instruction in a core curriculum: reading, language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Other subjects include vocal and instrumental music, visual arts, drama, health, physical education, dance, Spanish, chess, mock trial, computer science, and social emotional learning. The District offers a gifted education program which includes a wide range of experiences and opportunities. After-school opportunities include individual stringed instrument instruction, competitive sports, cheerleading, robotics, Junior National Honor Society, Student Council, and so much more!
The District strives to work hand-in-hand with parents to provide high-quality learning experiences and excellence in academic achievement to every student. Yearly surveys invite parents to provide feedback on the schools and to offer recommendations for improvement. Parents are also provided the opportunity to grade their child’s school. In 2017, for the 14th year in a row, over 90% of parents gave the schools a grade of an “A” or “B.”
The CGESD offers KinderPlus, a free all-day Kindergarten program at each of the nine elementary schools. Through KinderPlus, in addition to a challenging curriculum in reading, writing, mathematics, social studies, and science, students receive a comprehensive learning experience, which includes activities to develop their academic, social, creative, and physical fitness. This program is of great benefit to students and ensures that they are prepared for first grade.
For further information about the Casa Grande Elementary School District contact Michael Cruz, Public Information Officer, at
Photo: The Grand Innovation Academy
520-836-2111, or visit us on the web at www.cgesd.org or on social media at www.facebook.com/CGESD.
The Grande Innovation Academy
Located at 950 N. Peart Road in Casa Grande, is a PreK-8th grade public charter school that provides an innovative 21stcentury education. Preparing scholars to assume self-reliance in a global market, scholars are given the opportunity to discover and use their talents as individual thinkers through use of our outdoor garden, FabLab, SMALLab, full day kindergarten and gifted programs. Our culture is designed around a set of core values that focuses on teamwork and high achievement. We believe in teaching the whole child, keeping a 25:1 ratio, offering PE every day to every scholar, Art and Spanish twice a week, after school enrichment clubs, and sports. For more information on The Grande Innovation Academy, please call 520-381-2360 or visit www.GrandeInnovationAcademy.com.
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School is a God-inspired, academic community committed to educating the whole child by integrating the Catholic faith with all academic, athletic, artistic, and social activities, located at 501 E. Second Street, east of the St.Vincent de Paul building. Classes range from preschool through eighth grade. Visit www.stanthonycgschool.org or call 520-836-7247.
Logos Christian Academy
Located at 9745 N. Trekell Rd., Casa Grande, (Kindergarten through 8th Grade) Logos Christian Academy is a private Christian School, desiring to serve the children, parents and community of
Casa Grande and the surrounding area with an educational system based upon a strong Christian worldview.
Logos Christian Academy utilizes classical teaching methods in subjects such as Language Arts, History, Science, Math, Theology, Philosophy, Art, Music and Physical Education: partnered with Logic, Rhetoric, Latin and classic literature in a manner based upon the developmental stages of the student. The curriculum develops an awareness of and appreciation for the heritage of western civilization. Through the use of time-tested methodologies, will equip students to read critically, express themselves effectively in writing and speech, and to reason acutely as they develop a broad knowledge base across the traditional academic disciplines.
Logos Christian Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
(Excerpted from website www.logosclassical.com)
Legacy Traditional School
Legacy Traditional School, 1274 E. O’Neil Dr. in Casa Grande, is a K-8, “A” ranked school by the Arizona Department of Education and has been voted the #1 charter school in Arizona by Ranking Arizona. Legacy believes every student deserves the benefit and reward of a quality, well-rounded education; one that focuses on all areas of academic study, including music, art, physical education, extracurricular activities and clubs. Legacy’s back-to-basics and accelerated curriculum is encompassed in a learning environment that focuses on character building, patriotism, and the responsibilities of being a good citizen. 520-421-2323; www.CasaGrande. LegacyTraditional.org.
ASU Preparatory Academy
Located at 2612 W. Gila Bend Hwy., Casa Grande, 85193, ASU Preparatory Academy is a free college preparatory high school chartered by Arizona State University. Its mission is to provide premium environments for learning, helping all students become innovative leaders and problem solvers who are prepared for success in college and their preferred careers. ASU Prep students follow the Cambridge Curriculum for college readiness, and learn in a flexible hybrid learning environment on a self-paced schedule. Every student benefits from small class sizes, receives a tablet they can take home for their studies, and has the opportunity to explore college majors and career disciplines through apprenticeships with ASU faculty and community organizations. Juniors and seniors also have the opportunity to take ASU courses for credit upon demonstrating readiness.
In 2016 - in partnership with Grande Sports Academy, ASU Preparatory Academy opened a high school in Casa Grande, Arizona. In 2017, Grande Sports Academy and FC Barcelona announced the creation of Barça Residency Academy (FC Barcelona’s first and only official residency soccer academy in the USA). High school soccer students from around the nation will join the ASU Prep Casa Grande students from the local and neighboring community on campus.
To take a tour or schedule an appointment for more information
by calling 520-374-4200 or emailing Sylvia.Mejia@asu.edu. For more information, please visit asuprep.asu.edu.
Casa Grande Union High School District (CGUHSD)
The Casa Grande Union High School District proudly expresses and exemplifies its vision “All Living the Pursuit of Excellence for Lifetime Achievement.” Its mission is to inspire excellence by providing globally competitive educational opportunities for students. The District believes that it can achieve this mission by focusing on the following goals: High Student Achievement; High Performing and Supported Staff; Positive, Safe and Healthy Environment; Responsive to Student Needs; Effective Use of Resources and Effective Communication. Each of these components is critical as the district moves towards greater success for each school site.
CGUHSD has an enrollment of approximately 3,700 students and is divided into two comprehensive high schools and one credit recovery program. Both Casa Grande Union High School “Cougars” and Vista Grande High School “Spartans” offer students a comprehensive educational experience, boasting College and Career Readiness course offerings; Advanced Placement courses, and expansive extra-curricular activities. Casa Grande Union High School also offers a definitive Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics or STEM diploma. It is a very accelerated and rigorous curriculum designed to challenge students at their highest academic level. Desert Winds Learning Center “Eagles” serves as the District’s credit-recovery program, providing flexible scheduling and learning opportunities for our students who need a deviation from the norm.
The District’s desire is to graduate well-rounded students through rigorous involvement via academics, career and technical training, activities, athletics and community service. It is a fully technological school district with opportunities for students to be involved in a multitude of innovative learning applications needed to be successful in the demands of the twenty-first century. The District is proud to boast that our graduating seniors receive millions of dollars in scholarships on a yearly basis.
Casa Grande Union High School District invites the community to become part of Casa Grande Union High School District. For more information, call 520-316-3301 or visit www.cguhsd.org.
Casa Grande Union High School ........520-836-8500
2730 N. Trekell Rd., Casa Grande, AZ 85122
“Home of the Cougars”
Desert Winds Learning Center ...........520-316-3361
1362 N. Casa Grande Ave., Casa Grande, AZ 85122
“Home of the Eagles”
Vista Grande High School ...................520-876-9400
1556 N. Arizola Road, Casa Grande, AZ 85122
“Home of the Spartans”
Mission Heights Preparatory Public Charter High School
Located at 1376 E. Cottonwood Lane, Mission Heights Preparatory Public Charter High School is a tuition-free, college prep high school, is managed by The Leona Group LLC, one of the nation’s most progressive education management organizations. All Leona high schools in Arizona hold North Central Association accreditation.
The school’s mission is to create an environment of success built upon the pillars of MOTIVATION (self-discipline and grit), HEART
(community service and civic duty), and PURPOSE (college and career readiness). They embrace the fact that every child learns differently, and have developed an exceptional and unique curriculum and success plan that effectively meets each student’s needs. They offer a small, family environment that primarily focuses on challenging and preparing the youth today for their future college and career journeys with programs connected to Central Arizona College, CAVIT, AVID, and Youth Entrepreneurs. However, they are also known for their diverse classes such as E-Sports, Drama, Music, and Digital Art. For more information: 520-836-9383, amanda. mace@leonagroup.com, www.mhprep.com.
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Mission Heights Preparatory Public Charter High School
PPEP TEC High School, Inc. (PTHS)
Since its inception in 1995 as one of Arizona’s first charter schools, PTHS has had the mission to provide educational services to students. PTHS provides an educational program and curriculum that is aligned with the Arizona Academic Standards to meet the unique learning needs of our students. Career and Technology Education courses are designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to prepare our graduates to enroll in post-secondary institutions or to obtain employment following graduation.
PPEP TEC High School, 409 W. McMurray Blvd., Casa Grande, AZ 85122, offers a wide variety after school activities. Some of the activities offered to students at select campuses include: Prom, Student Council, Yearbook, Gardening, Service Learning, Basketball, Soccer, Girl Scouts Youth Leadership, LULAC, and various other clubs. In addition, various volunteer opportunities are held throughout the year to involve our students in their communities and to earn valuable experience to add to their resume. PPEP TEC High School also provides excellent AIMS preparation. For more information, visit www.ppeptechs.org , or check the business listings at the back of this directory. (Excerpted from website)
Central Arizona College
Central Arizona College (CAC) has served Pinal County for nearly 50 years by providing high quality, affordable education. From its beginning at the base of Signal Peak Mountain, the college has expanded its locations to serve and educate the diverse communities of Pinal County. With five full-service campuses and three
regional centers located strategically throughout the county, CAC provides all Pinal County residents and others with access to high quality, innovative post-secondary opportunities, lifelong learning and cultural enrichment options.
Three of the eight locations directly serve the city of Casa Grande: the Signal Peak Campus located at the intersections of Overfield and Woodruff roads; the Corporate Center located just off Florence Boulevard at I-10 in the former Palm Center Outlet; and the Casa Grande Center, located at the intersection of Florence Boulevard and Trekell Road.
CAC offers a TRUE Learning community by empowering students to succeed. The College works collaboratively with business and industry to ensure students acquire the skills necessary for job placement and employer needs are met. A wide array of academic degrees and certificates, career training, personal enrichment classes, and university transfer programs are available. Workforce development, continuing education classes and Weekend College opportunities are woven into the fabric of the institution. www.centralaz.edu
Living on campus is an important element to a student’s college experience, providing a connection with academic and student life programs. Residence Life provides one of the many learning opportunities available for students at CAC. All students may choose the type of community they would like to live in from the various options located at the Signal Peak Campus.
Central Arizona College boasts one of the most innovative commitments to higher education in the nation, with its Promise for the Future educational initiative. The program is designed to encourage students from Pinal County to stay in high school, graduate with a 2.75 grade point average, perform community service each year and pursue a college education. Students, along with their parents, sign a pledge during their eighth grade year. Students graduating from a Pinal County high school who have fulfilled the requirements of the Promise for the Future pledge will be eligible for up to four consecutive semesters of tuition-free education at CAC. For additional information about Promise for the Future, visit www.centralaz.edu/promise.
The College offers a variety of community events throughout the year at the Don P. Pence Center for the Performing and Visual Arts at the Signal Peak Campus. For a listing of all CAC Community Events please visit www.EventsAtCAC.com. At this portal, you may RSVP to free events and purchase tickets for ticketed events.
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Communications & Media
Gathering information through area newspapers, magazines, radios, television stations, telecommunications and digital media allows for full engagement in local and global communities.
Casa Grande Dispatch
The Casa Grande Dispatch celebrated its 100th year in business in 2012 and serves the community by bringing news and feature stories of the Pinal County area and points beyond. The publications of Casa Grande Valley Newspapers Inc., through which it informs and involves the public, include not only the Casa Grande Dispatch but also the Coolidge Examiner, Eloy Enterprise, Florence Reminder and Blade-Tribune, Arizona City Independent, Maricopa Monitor, San Tan Valley Sentinel, Tri-Valley Dispatch, Pinal Ways, Arizona Real Estate Buyers’ Guide and Central Saver, plus www.pinalcentral.com. To view these publications online, visit www.pinalcentral.com. For more information or to start a subscription, call 520-836-7461.
Grace 91.1FM (KVNG)
Eloy and the Casa Grande Valley’s hometown radio, Grace 91.1 is a full-power radio station that serves the Casa Grande Valley with solid Bible teaching from local and national pastors and teachers, uplifting music, and community news and events. We are an outreach of Calvary Chapel of Casa Grande. In addition to being on the local dial at 91.1 FM, KVNG can be heard streaming online at www.grace911.com. For more information, follow grace 91.1 on Facebook www.Facebook.com/Grace911FM and Instagram, or contact us at 520-426-7911. Grace 91.1 FM~The Voice of Never-Ending Grace.
Casa Grande TV 11, City of Casa Grande
Programmed and operated by the Public Information Office in the City of Casa Grande, Casa Grande TV 11, is a government access 24/7 television channel. The station is currently available to Cox Communications cable subscribers in Casa Grande on Channel 11 and via web streaming on the City’s website www.casagrandeaz.gov. The station serves the citizens of Casa Grande by providing accurate and timely information about local issues, activities, events and serves as a forum for ongoing communication and accessibility of municipal government to residents.
ROX Media Group
ROX Media Group (roxmediagroup.net) is a multimedia organization that creates and provides media solutions, content creation, design services and project management expertise to our marketing partners and the organizations and industries which we serve. Our experience ranges from the publication of local LIVING magazines and economic development and community guides to complete digital media services and custom publishing throughout Arizona. In Pinal County, we publish Golden Corridor LIVING magazine, Golden Corridor Smart Shopper and many local Chamber directories and Economic Development publications, helping to promote growth in the area. info@roxco.com (520) 426-2074
The Greater Casa Grande Chamber of Commerce Business Directory & Community Guide
The very publication you are holding, is produced and published annually by Atlantic Communications Group, Inc. This informative publication is distributed to Chamber members, Casa Grande area residents and businesses, newcomers and visitors. In addition to the wide print distribution, an E-Flipbook is posted year-round at the Chamber’s website, www.casagrandechamber.org.
CASA GRANDE MAIN STREETHistoric Downtown
Casa Grande is one of Arizona’s Main Street communities, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, working to enhance downtown by encouraging high-quality design, preservation and re-use of historic buildings, community-oriented activities and economic growth. This downtown revitalization energizes the entire community and helps position Casa Grande as a key shopping, service, and heritage tourism destination. For more than 20 years, Casa Grande Main Street has been recognized as an Accredited National Main Street Program.
Late 2017, Casa Grande Main Street placed second in a national online voting campaign to win $144,000 to build the Casa Grande Neon Sign Park. This project is supported by a grant from the American Express Partners in Preservation program, a partnership of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and The American Express Foundation. Funds are earmarked for restoration of vintage and neon signs and upgrades to the Arizona Plaza site owned by the Kramer Family of Casa Grande Valley Newspapers in Historic Downtown. Ground breaking is anticipated late 2018 with a lighting ceremony in Spring, 2019. Since receiving the grant, additional historic signs have been donated for permanent loan to the park from Casa Grande Historic Preservation Commission, The Museum of Casa Grande and other area businesses.
Casa Grande Main Street hosts free community events including the 19th Annual Historic Downtown Street Fair/ Car & Bike Show January 19th and 20th and 21st, 2019. Back by popular demand, Day Out Downtown continues monthly on 3rd Thursdays (October-April except January) and features a free historical walking tour that starts on the patio at 9:30 a.m. Many residents and visitors come into the downtown area to shop, to eat at the great area restaurants and to see the public art murals and sculptures. Community parks, including Peart Park and the Palm Island Family Aquatic Park are also close by for outdoor recreation. For more information contact the Casa Grande Main Street Program: 520-836-8744, email: downtown@cgmailbox.com, web: www.cgmainstreet.org.
The Paramount Theatre
Built in 1929 by the same theatre chain that built the Orpheum Theatre in Phoenix, Casa Grande’s Paramount Theatre was the first talking picture show in Pinal County. The theatre was the town’s leading entertainment center for more than 60 years. In 1998, through a Heritage Fund Grant, the outside of the theatre was restored to its original Spanish Colonial Revival style and the ticket booth reconstructed in its original location. The theatre was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.
The Paramount Theatre, 420 N. Florence St., in historic downtown Casa Grande, is an artistic focal point for the Greater Casa Grande area, providing arts, entertainment and education for children, youth and adults. 420 N. Florence St., Casa Grande, For a schedule of events or to reserve the theatre, call 520-836-4200, or visit www.paramountfoundation.org.
The Museum of Casa Grande
The Museum of Casa Grande, 110 W. Florence Blvd., is housed in one of Casa Grande’s most historically iconic buildings (built in 1927). It served as the First Presbyterian Church until 1969. The Casa Grande Valley Historical Society (CGVHS) purchased the building in 1977 and the museum was opened February 14, 1978. Recently, the CGVHS Museum was rebranded as The Museum of Casa Grande.
One of Arizona’s finest small museums, the Museum is open seasonally from late September through April with gallery and exhibits open Thursday-Sunday from 12pm - 4pm. Come journey to the past and learn about the people, places, and events that shaped the Casa Grande valley.
Exhibits, events, and programs demonstrate the history of the many diverse cultures and industries of the Casa Grande region. On the 2nd Saturday of each month the Museum features family-friendly programming at 1pm. On the 3rd Thursdays of the month (Nov. – Apr.) the Museum hosts its History Speaks! speaker series at the Dorothy Powell Senior Center at 1pm. Please check the Museum website www.tmocg.org for details. Other special events and programs include their annual Night for the Museum fundraiser, film presentations, workshops, and seasonal exhibits.
The Museum holds more than 16,000 artifacts and over 22,000 archival photographs and documents spanning the history of the region from pre-historic to contemporary images and artifacts. Indoor and outdoor exhibits portray the history of settlement in the region during the expansion of the railroad and mining industries, regional immigration, the progress of commercial agriculture, pre-historic artifacts, public safety, Native American and Mexican cultures, local culture, and more. It also maintains three historic properties: Heritage Hall (the Old Stone Church) and the Rebecca Dallis School House, a 1930s era one-room school house that was relocated to the Museum grounds in 1983 for preservation purposes. The Weaver Pioneer Cemetery is located on Peart Road.
Annually, more than 3,000 guests visit the Museum from all over the world to discover the treasures of Casa Grande valley. Programs and events sponsored by the Museum include school tours, speakers, presentations, re-enactments, workshops, and educational programs. The archives are available for research by appointment. Guided tours and fieldtrips for youth, students, and adult groups are available by appointment. More event and program information is available on the website, www.tmocg.org, and on Facebook at www.fb.com/cgvhs. To volunteer, contact 520-836-2223 or info@tmocg.org.
The Casa Grande Art Museum
The Casa Grande Art Museum, 319 W. 3rd St., is open October through May, Wednesday–Saturday, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
The building was built in 1929 by Gus Kratzka as the family residence. It is on the National Register of Historic Places. The building has a rusticated concrete exterior and includes several features that made the summer heat more bearable for the retired banker and his wife.
The house was purchased and opened as The Casa Grande Art Museum by the Friends of the Arts, Inc., in 1987. The Friends of Arts have lovingly restored the building, funded in part by grants administrated by the City of Casa Grande. The Sculpture Garden, which surrounds the house, is filled with works by Arizona artists, donated by A. Thomas Cole, founding member of The Friends of the Arts. For more information, call 520-836-0237 or visit www.casagrandeartmuseum.org.
BlackBox Foundation (Studio for the Arts)
The BlackBox Foundation, 407 N. Sacaton, Casa Grande, is a 501(c)(3) performing-arts organization focused on arts production, education and advocacy; offering theatre performances, improv to the public and performing-arts classes for young children through adolescents. For more information and a schedule of theatre productions, visit www.blackboxaz.com, or call 520-428-7050.
The BlackBox Foundation was honored with the 2016 Greater Casa Grande Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Award. In October 2017, the BlackBox Foundation was able to secure a lease with the City of Casa Grande to relocate to the historic Casa Grande
Women’s Club building and Executive Director Ken Ferguson was honored with the Casa Grande Arts and Humanities Bravo Award for his contributions to the arts in the community.
Hills of Casa Grande Pioneer Heroes Museum
The Hill family has been collecting western history of Casa Grande and central Arizona for more than 30 years. The Hills visited Casa Grande as children and began a quest to preserve rare artifacts, including mammoth bones; dinosaur eggs, Mimbres and Anasazi pottery, Maricopa and Casa Grande pottery, Civil War uniforms, antique Western clothing, Native baskets, art and sculptures and more. Visit the newest museum in Casa Grande, at 317 E. 4th St., Casa Grande, AZ. For more information, call 602-317-2566 or visit www.pioneerheroesmuseum.com.
Photo: Laurie Gutierrez
Transportation
At this time, there is no public transportation system in Casa Grande.
Minutes from Arizona’s two largest metropolitan areas, Casa Grande is ideally located in central Arizona and experiences none of the traffic jams that characterize major metropolitan areas. Commuting through town can usually be accomplished in 15 minutes or less.
Central Arizona Regional Transit/Cotton Express, the bus line operated for many years by the City of Coolidge, has expanded its services to include stops in two or three locations in Casa Grande. For a schedule and information, call 520-723-7195, or visit www.coolidgeaz.com and click on Cotton Express/Transit.
Casa Grande Airport Shuttle (520-251-8336, www.casagrandeshuttle.com) is a frequently referred Chamber-member cab/shuttle service.
Casa Grande Municipal Airport: For information, please see the Economic Development section of this directory or visit www.casagrandeaz.gov/web/guest/airport.
The 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 Interstate 10 and west of Arizona Highway 387 and hosts several aviation events between December and April.
The Casa Grande Municipal Airport offers many amenities and benefits, including:
• Non-towered air space
• Easy access to airport
• Plenty of ramp space
• Close to casinos/shopping
• No landing fees
• www.casagrandeaz.gov
Businesses and residents in Pinal County can access any destination in the U.S. and the world through three major airports: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Tucson International Airport and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. Manufacturing and major distribution firms are centered along Pinal County’s main traffic corridors of Interstate 10 (California to Florida), Interstate 8 (Pinal County to San Diego) and US Route 60.
AMTRAK - Train Station - Station Building (with waiting room), 19427 North John Wayne Parkway, Maricopa, AZ 85139. (800) 872-7245
From any Pinal County location, business travelers can take advantage of the more than 142 daily flights to cities in the Golden State originating from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and 24 daily flights to California destinations from Tucson International Airport.
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport has a $106 million daily economic impact. On a typical day: More than 1,200 aircraft arrive and depart; about 120,000 passengers arrive and depart and more than 800 tons of air cargo is handled. In 2017, the number of passengers at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport totaled 43,921,670. www.skyharbor.com.
Tucson International Airport: Nine airlines fly nonstop to 22 destination airports from Tucson International Airport (TUS) with one-stop connections to more than 345 cities around the world. Almost 60 flights take off every day from TUS with more than 6,200 available seats. More than 3.4 million passengers flew in and out of Tucson International Airport in 2017. www.flytucson.com.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport also is a significant airport serving the Phoenix metropolitan region, including Pinal County. Served principally by Allegiant Air and Elite Airways, Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport provides flights to more than 40 cities in the U.S. and three cities in Canada. In 2017, 1,360,713 flew in and out of the airport. The airport’s growth is a top priority for regional public and business leaders. www.gatewayairport.com and en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoenix–Mesa_Gateway_Airport
Pinal County has direct access to Interstate 10, one of the most significant highways in North America. Each day, thousands of trucks carrying goods traverse I-10 through and from Pinal County to points West and North. Central Arizona-based exporters enjoy one-day truck haul routes between Arizona and California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas and Utah, reaching 65 million consumers in eight hours. Pinal County also is traversed by Interstate 8, a major east-west route that directly connects Casa Grande to San Diego.
In addition, the State of Arizona is working vigorously with the Federal Government to begin construction on Interstate 11. Arizona’s U.S. Senators have been ardent champions for the planning and construction of this new interstate highway that will enhance the international trade corridor from Mexico to Canada. The State of Arizona has been a leader in advocating for I-11.
“In 2015, the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act, or FAST Act, formally designated I-11 throughout Arizona. It stated that the I-11 corridor will generally follow State Route 189 and Interstate 19 from Nogales to Tucson, Interstate 10 from Tucson to Phoenix, and US 93 from Wickenburg to the Nevada state line.” www.azdot.gov
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Casa Grande Map
CASA GRANDE — a “community first” hometown, with a population of more than 57 ,000 full-time residents. This forward-looking city with renowned small-town appeal offers residents excellent schools; health-care services; community services and much more, all of which help to create the exceptional quality-of-life enjoyed here. The wide variety of shopping and dining venues; golf; entertainment; events and sight-seeing experiences, encourages residents and visitors to stay, whether it’s for a day or decades.
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The History of Casa Grande
The Hohokams abandoned their settlement in this area for reasons that are still being questioned and are under archeological theory. The Spanish Conquistadors were most likely the first “outsiders” to visit the area, sometime during the mid-1500s. During this time, the Akimel O’Odham lived along the Gila River and grew such items as corn, wheat, cotton, melons, beans, squash, and tobacco. In addition, the Tohono O’Odham and the Maricopa peoples settled nearby.
Padre Kino, a Jesuit missionary, was the first acknowledged white man to visit the area. He is credited with discovering the Casa Grande Ruins, as well as visiting the Akimel O’Odham villages along the Gila River.
All types of game were found in abundance along the Gila River in the early 1800s, which brought American trappers to the area. In 1846, Kit Carson guided an expedition from Santa Fe to California, traversing Pinal County along the Gila River. The same year, Lt. Col Phillip Cooke led a caravan of 402 Mormons, the “Mormon Battalion,” across Arizona to San Diego. This established the first viable wagon road across the Southwest.
Two years after this flurry of activity, in 1848, the section of Arizona north of the Gila River was part of the land ceded to the United States by the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, ending the Mexican war of 1848. The land south of the Gila River, which includes Pinal County, was acquired in the 1853 Gadsden Purchase.
Beginnings
How did Casa Grande come about?
It began as many other towns and cities across the west began, as the end of the railroad. As the Southern Pacific Railroad was being built across Arizona, construction had to stop for a variety of reasons. Each place it stopped was called Terminus until the railroad continued. Each temporary stop was either renamed as a town or abandoned.
Why was Casa Grande different?
A brief history of railroads in Arizona helps explain this. In 1871, the Texas and Pacific Railroad Company was authorized to build from Marshall, Texas to San Diego, California. At about the same
time, the Southern Pacific Railroad Company obtained permission to build from the west to the Colorado River at Yuma. The Southern Pacific arrived at the river opposite Yuma on May 20, 1877—only to have to halt construction until September 29, when the bridge across the Colorado was finished. Because Arizona was a territory, the government in Washington refused entry into Arizona until proper charters were obtained, the right-of-way was defined, etc. The Texas and Pacific Company had made no progress in constructing their part of the line, so the Southern Pacific Company secured a charter and had the building ban lifted.
Work was resumed November 19th, 1878. As the railroad progressed across the desert from Yuma, largely through the efforts of Chinese laborers, the heat became oppressive. By May 19th, 1879, a point was reached about where the present town of Casa Grande is now located. Work was stopped until January 24th, 1880 and that temporary stop was called “Terminus.” In September 1880, executives of the Southern Pacific Railroad renamed the town after the prehistoric Hohokam Indian structure (Great House) and ruins located 20 miles to the east. The Casa Grande Post Office was established September 10th, 1881.
The traveling post office, or Terminus, moved on and can be traced as far as the arrival of the Southern Pacific Railroad in Tucson in late 1880. On May 19, 1881, the Southern Pacific Railroad reached EI Paso and connected with the Texas and Pacific Railroad, thereby opening the southern Continental route almost four years to the day from the time it reached the Colorado River.
Envelopes with postmarks that document many happenings in our country’s colorful past are sought by collectors. One of the collectors, H. H. Longfellow of Flagstaff, specializes in Arizona covers, particularly those that relate to territorial days. He has one post card with the Terminus stamp on one side and the Casa Grande location on the other side. The cancellation does not carry the year but it must have been 1879—since the railroad arrived in Casa Grande in that year.
So Terminus, Arizona was never really a town; it was a traveling post office. Disagreements and litigation with the Texas and Pacific Railroad kept the traveling post office in Casa Grande for several months. Apparently at the time the card was written freight shipments for Tucson were billed to Maricopa, forwarded to Terminus by mail, and then hauled by wagon to Tucson. (Excerpt from The Museum of Casa Grande website www.tmocg.org)
Casa Grande
By the end of 1880, Casa Grande had 33 permanent residents. The town boomed as a railhead to mines by 1882. In 1886 and in 1893, the town was decimated by fire. All of the wooden-frame buildings erected after the 1886 fire burned in the 1893 fire and the entire business district had to be replaced for a second time in less than a decade. Although the town might have died with each fire, the beginning of Casa Grande’s indomitable community spirit stirred and merchants and business leaders rallied together to rebuild.
By 1890, the town had a diverse population of 256, including Anglo-Americans, Mexicans, Mexican-Americans, Chinese, Native Americans, and African Americans. The town had 70 buildings.
A national mining slump almost killed the town in the 1890s.
Photo: Helen Neuharth
By 1902, Casa Grande’s business district had dwindled to a mercantile store, saloon and two smaller stores. Agriculture saved the community from becoming another Southwestern mining ghost town. It started with small-scale agriculture and farm trade, along with livestock and vegetables, crops such as alfalfa, wheat,
barley, citrus and cotton became important export commodities. Explore Casa Grande history at The Museum of Casa Grande, 110 W. Florence Blvd. Call The Museum of Casa Grande, at 520-836-2223 for more information and a schedule of The Museum’s upcoming events or visit www.tmocg.org.
Native American Nations
Historically, the O’odham inhabited an enormous area of land in the southwest, extending South to Sonora, Mexico, north to Central Arizona (just north of Phoenix, Arizona), west to the Gulf of California, and east to the San Pedro River. This land base was known as the Papagueria and it had been home to the O’odham for thousands of years.
From the early 18th Century through to the present, the O’odham land was occupied by foreign governments. With the independence of Republic of Mexico, O’odham fell under Mexican rule. Then, in 1853, through the Gadsden Purchase or Treaty of La Mesilla, O’odham land was divided almost in half, between the United States of America and Mexico.
According to the terms of the Gadsden Purchase, the United States agreed to honor all land rights of the area held by Mexican citizens, which included the O’odham, and O’odham would have the same constitutional rights as any other United States citizen. However, the demand for land for settlement escalated with the development of mining and the transcontinental railroad. That demand resulted in the loss of O’odham land on both sides of the border.
Following the Plan de Iguala, O’odham lands in Mexico continued to decrease at a rapid rate. In 1927, reserves of lands for indigenous peoples, were established by Mexico. Today, approximately nine O’odham communities in Mexico lie proximate to the southern edge of the Tohono O’odham Nation, a number of which are separated only by the United States/Mexico border.
The division of O’odham lands has resulted in an artificial division of O’odham society. O’odham bands are now broken up into 4 federally recognized tribes: the Tohono O’odham Nation, the Gila River Indian Community, the Ak-Chin Indian Community and the Salt River (Pima Maricopa) Indian community. Each band is now politically and geographically distinct and separate. The remaining band, the Hia-C’ed O’odham, are not federally recognized, but reside throughout southwestern Arizona. All of the groups still speak the O’odham language, which derives from the Uto-Aztecan language group, although each group has varying dialects. (Excerpted from www.tonation-nsn.gov/history-culture/)
Ak-Chin Indian Community
Ak-Chin is an O’odham word translated to mean “mouth of the wash” or “place where the wash loses itself in the sand or ground.” The term refers to a type of farming that relies on washes – seasonal food-plains created by winter snows and summer rains.
In May 1912, President Taft signed for a 47,600 acre reservation. However, the acreage was reduced to just less than 22,000 acres the following year.
Ak-Chin Indian Community also houses the Ak-Chin Him Dak EcoMuseum, the first of its kind in America. The Him-Dak is a place where objects of our past are conserved and shared. The Him-Dak hosts two yearly celebrations; the annual Him-Dak Celebration held in April and the Native American Recognition Day Celebration held in September.
Ak-Chin Indian Community entered into the gaming industry in 1994 with Promus/Harrah’s management for a 72,000 square foot casino. The casino has expanded to include: a 300-room resort hotel and new bingo facility, which employs over 800 people and is considered one of the top employers in Pinal County.
Ak-Chin Indian Community continues to make strides in working with the neighboring communities in western Pinal, while moving forward in services and economic undertaking for its People. www.ak-chin.nsn.us/about.html
Gila River Community
The Gila River Indian Community (GRIC) traces its roots to the Hohokam, prehistoric Indians who lived and farmed along the Gila River Basin centuries ago. Composed of two members of tribes, the Pima and Maricopa, GRIC is located in south-central Arizona.
The 372,000-acre reservation, which lies south of Phoenix, Tempe and Chandler, was established by an act of Congress in 1859 and formally established by Constitution in 1939. Tribal administrative offices and departments are located in Sacaton.
The Gila River Indian Community is steadily increasing and diversifying its industrial, agricultural, retail and recreational economic base. Gaming also continues to be a positive economic development activity for the Community. Wild Horse Pass and Vee Quiva, and Lone Butte Casino comprise the Gila River Casinos.
Rawhide is Arizona’s largest western-themed attraction. Designed to replicate an 1880s western town, Rawhide was located in Scottsdale, Arizona for 35 years. On December 16, 2005 the Rawhide Steakhouse, Rawhide attractions and stores opened to the public at their new location on the Gila River Indian Community near Chandler, AZ.
Stories are told of the history and culture at the Huhugam Heritage Center where historic and prehistoric records are archived. 21359 S. Maricopa Rd., Chandler, AZ 85226
Tel. 520-796-3500. For more information about the Gila River Community, visit www.gilariver.org/index.php/about/tourism (Excerpted from the websites)
Tohono O’Odham Nation
“Our origins are linked to our homeland, the Sonoran Desert. Thousands of years ago, our predecessors, the Hohokam, settled along the Salt, Gila, and Santa Cruz Rivers. The Hohokam were master dwellers of the desert, creating sophisticated canal systems to irrigate their crops of cotton, tobacco, corn, beans, and squash. They built vast ball courts and huge ceremonial mounds and left behind fine red-on-buff pottery and exquisite jewelry of stone, shell, and clay.
“Following our ancestral heritage, we became scientists of our environment. We used and continue to use meteorological principles to establish planting, harvesting, ceremonial cycles and we developed complex water storage and delivery systems. We learned to make the best of our environment, migrating with the seasons from our homes in the valleys to our cooler mountain dwellings.” www.tonation-nsn.gov
The Tohono O’odham Nation is a federally-recognized tribe that includes approximately 28,000 members occupying tribal lands in Southwestern Arizona. The Nation is the second largest reservations in Arizona in both population and geographical size,
Golf and Things to Do
Casa Grande has a multitude of shopping and dining experiences, historic sites, golf, hiking, movies, bowling, skydiving, museums, entertainment and unique regional events. Be sure to stop by the office of the Greater Casa Grande Chamber of Commerce (AOT Visitor Information Center), 575 N. Marshall St. in Casa Grande for a Tourism Map of Pinal County, tourism brochures and an updated community calendar, or check the calendar of events on the Chamber website, www.casagrandechamber.org for more information.
City of Casa Grande, Dave White Municipal Golf Course
The Dave White Golf Course, 2121 N. Thornton Road, is open year round for great golfing in Casa Grande. Par 72 and 6651 yards from the gold tees make it a challenging course with beautiful mountain views and mature trees. Well-maintained tees, fairways, and greens, coupled with all paved cart paths and a new irrigation system ensure a wonderful golf experience for all ages and experience levels. The Club House provides a friendly place to visit, eat, and drink before or after your round, and the Pro-Shop is stocked full of high quality merchandise at great prices. The Dave White Golf Course contains many amenities to help golfers improve their game, including a 5,000 square foot putting green with eight hole locations, a 4000 square foot chipping and pitching green with practice bunker, and an all-grass driving range with 24 stalls. Learn more at www.casagrandeaz.gov/golf/ or call 520-836-9216.
Francisco Grande Hotel and Golf Resort
Arizona’s second longest golf course is on-site at the Francisco Grande Hotel and Golf Resort, 12684 W. Gila Bend Hwy., and features lush fairways, over 1,500 mature trees, well-manicured greens and three strategically positioned lakes. The desert-framed golf course is both challenging and fun for all skill levels. In fact, the course is one of the few that over-seeds fairways, tees, greens, rough, and public areas that total over 145 acres.
with a land base of 2.8 million acres and 4,460 square miles, approximately the size of the State of Connecticut. Its four non-contiguous segments total more than 2.8 million acres at an elevation of 2,674 feet.
Tohono O’Odham Nation Cultural Center & Museum is located in Topawa, AZ, 10 miles south of Sells and is open to the public. Call 520-383-0200 for hours and more information. Working with elders, the Cultural Center & Museum will promote understanding and respect of O’odham “himdag” through educational programs and public outreach. Visit the NEW Cultural Center & Museum at www.himdagki.org
The Desert Diamond Casino, owned and operated by the Tohono O’odham Nation, provides four exciting entertainment venues in Southern Arizona: Nogales Highway; I-19 & Pima Mine Rd; Why, AZ and West Valley Glendale, AZ. The casinos employ over 1,200 Native American and non-Native American people. They provide crucial funds for vital community services both on and off the Nation and generate millions of dollars in state tax revenue. www.desertdiamondcasino.com
The resort is an ideal place to hold conferences, weddings, conventions, golf tournaments, sport competitions, festivals and corporate events amongst its abundant grounds and meeting spaces. Guests take pleasure in the tantalizing cuisine and extensive wine and drink selection as a catered group or just out for an enjoyable meal. In addition, it offers 64 beautifully appointed rooms and spacious suites with golf course, poolside, sport fields or garden views. Every guest room in the tower is oversized and has a large, inviting balcony with expansive vistas of the mountains in the distance. www.franciscogrande.com, 520-836-6444.
Robson Ranch Golf Club
The Robson Ranch Golf Club, 5810 N. Robson Blvd., Eloy, is conveniently located approximately two miles east of I-10 on Jimmie Kerr Blvd. This semi-private facility, with membership and public play, features a first-class pro shop, and a complete practice
Photo: Ken Saltzmann
facility with a putting and chipping green. The Robson Ranch golf course features a scenic layout with rolling fairways, elevated tees, and carefully created natural areas, supplemented by strategically located bunkering. The course will test your decision-making and shot-making abilities, and offer chances for good scoring in several risk/reward situations. Each hole is distinct, including par-3s that vary in yardage from 155 to 215 yards, a reachable par-5 ninth hole, and a three-shot par-5 twelfth hole.
The Robson Ranch Grill restaurant, bar & lounge is open to the public and is designed to accommodate small and large groups with equal comfort, www.robsonranchazhoa.org, 520-426-3331. The Robson Ranch Golf Club is part of the award-winning multi-million dollar amenity complex at Robson Ranch, which received the Silver Award from the National Association of Homebuilders. This resort-style community for adults offers model homes open daily 9am-6pm. Visit www.robson.com or call 520-426-3333 for more information.
Mission Royale Golf Club
11 South Mission Parkway, Building #1
The Mission Royale Golf Club, under new management/ ownership/operator in 2018, is a Greg Nash-designed par 72 course that will challenge and impress players of all skill levels with yardages ranging from 4,902 to 6,700 yards. The golf course is open year-round to the public. Dining options are available at The Champions Grill at Mission Royale Golf Club, conveniently located just off I-10 at Exit 194, halfway between Phoenix and Tucson. www.missionroyalegolfclub.com, 520-876-5335.
Palm Creek Golf & RV Resort
Palm Creek Golf and RV Resort, 1110 North Henness Road, “Experience Palm Creek’s renowned Par 3 Championship Golf Course. Make new friends on our beautiful greenbelt that borders our spacious golf course homes. Our player friendly executive-style course features well-manicured greens and lush landscaping that is highlighted by two lakes and a creek that crosses one of our fairways. Come take in magnificent mountain views as you play 9 or 18 holes on our lush greens and fairways that provide a true oasis in the desert for all.” (2018 Excerpted from www.palmcreekgolf.com. luxury-golf-resort-arizona-golf-information/ 520-421-7000.
For information about non-Chamber-member golf courses, please refer to your local telephone directory.
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Caywood Farm Tours
Caywood Farm Tours, 841 E. Hwy. 287, Casa Grande, AZ 85194, offer a fun learning experience as they present information and hands-on activities about cotton, alfalfa, water and drought. See a cotton picker and go inside of a module builder and then board a hay wagon for a tour of this 5-generation historical farm. Visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/caywoodfarmtours. Tour reservations are required. For information, dates and times of tours and to make reservations, call 520-560-1119, or visit www.caywoodfarms.com.
Located next to Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle, the largest venue of its kind in the country, has set the standard for entertainment and service. This one-of-a-kind entertainment complex is 165,000 square feet of fun, all under one roof. This “One Stop, Non-Stop” entertainment venue has something for everyone. Home to UltraStar Cinemas, the theater has 12 state-of-the-art Pure Digital movie screens, each with upper level dine-in seating for those 21 and over. Meet up with friends at the “J” bar in Star Class, or at the Luxe Lounge Sports Bar and Nightclub for dinner and dancing. Don’t miss 24 of the most technologically advanced bowling lanes in the country at Ten Pins Down, 40+ games at Play ‘N Win Arcade, or the 3,000 square foot, two story laser tag Urban Arena. The award-winning 347 Grill is your answer for a casual, gourmet dinner. Afterwards, enjoy a cappuccino or try one of the delicious ice cream flavors made in house. While you’re there, be sure to check out the AkChin Amphitheater, event central for live concerts, events and Movies Under the Stars. www.UltraStarAkChin.com.
In mid-2015, the Ak-Chin Community and UltraStar unveiled Pinal County’s newest event space, Elements Event Center at Ak-Chin Circle. With 11,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space with the latest in technology for your social or corporate needs, at Elements Event Center you can have it all –a private bridal/green room suite, outdoor garden reception and ceremony locations including a cozy fire pit patio. The spectacular chandeliers, stunning ambiance, and impeccable service will wow you and your guests. The Elements Event Center can accommodate parties, events, and meetings from 25 to 300 guests, bringing you the opportunity to host the most modern and sophisticated event in the region. Visit www.MCEvents@UltraStarAZ.com.
Casa Grande Trap & Skeet AZ, Inc.
Casa Grande Trap & Skeet AZ, Inc., is a Shotgun Shooting sports facility, open to the public with no membership required. People of all ages are welcome and programs for both beginners and professional shooters are available. Trap, Skeet and Five Stand shooting are offered at the facility. The club hosts practice; Nationwide Tournaments: ATA and PITA; Private Events and Youth Shooting team training. All ability levels are welcome and encouraged. For more information, visit the facility, 8015 S. Isom Rd., Casa Grande, call 520-836-9926, email shootatcgtc@aol.com or visit www.casagrandetrapandskeet.com.
UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle
Photo: Bobcat Photography
Pinal Fairgrounds & Event Center
Located east of Casa Grande at 512 S. Eleven Mile Corner Road, the 120-acre fairgrounds are centrally located in Pinal County with easy access to I-10. From birthday parties and weddings, to concerts and festivals, it’s the perfect place for the perfect event. The Fairgrounds features overnight camping, up to 500 RV spaces, exhibit space and meeting rooms, picnic areas, equestrian arena, commercial kitchen, full-service catering and more. Public events include: live concerts, car shows, RV rallies, livestock shows, festivals and the Pinal County Fair. To use the Fairgrounds & Event Center for your party, event, company picnic or meeting, telephone 520-723-7881, email Rentals@PinalFairgrounds.com or visit the website at www.PinalFairgrounds.com.
The Casa Grande Ruins were protected as the nation’s first archeological reserve beginning in 1892. The site was declared a National Monument in 1918. The park is one of over 20 National Park Service (NPS) sites you can visit in Arizona, and one of over 400 NPS sites in the United States.
The Casa Grande (Great House) was built between 1300 and 1400 CE (Current Era). Between 1355 and 1450 CE, the ancestral Sonoran Desert people began to move out of their walled compounds and villages. Archeologists do not know all the reasons for the dispersal of the people from large walled communities to other areas and smaller communities.
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, 1100 Ruins Dr., Coolidge, AZ 85128, is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. From October 1 through April 30 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 1 through September 30, except for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and Independence Day when the park is closed. America the Beautiful Passes, which include the Annual Pass, Access Pass, Senior Pass, Military Pass, and Volunteer Pass are accepted at the park. Special events and activities are held at the park throughout the year. For additional information, contact the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, 520-723-3172 or visit www.nps.gov/cagr, for current entrance fees.
Things to Do
A community with historic charm and modern amenities, Casa Grande offers a broad range of facilities and activities for residents of all ages that are available year-round. This includes:
• An 18-hole Dave White Municipal Golf Course
• Educational and cultural programs and classes provided at two library branches
• Spor ts tournaments and leagues offered for youth and adults of all ages
• State of the art professional soccer training at Grande Sports World
• The Palm Island Family Aquatic Center featuring a 150’ water slide, several pools, and an Aqua Climb Wall
• Senior citizen programming and resources provided at the Dorothy Powell Senior Center
• 19 city maintained parks and 17 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails
• Popular annual special events such as the Easter Egg Hunt, Halloween Family Fright Night, and the Electric Light Parade
• A variety of museums, movie and live theatres
• A Historic Downtown that boasts an array of locally owned businesses, restaurants, and community events
• And a new Community Recreation Center
Parks
The City of Casa Grande has a variety of parks and open spaces for recreational activities including non-motorized hiking, biking and equestrian trails in designated areas. Many offer playground equipment, picnic tables, grills, ramadas, volleyball and tennis courts and horseshoe pits. Some also include rodeo facilities, a shooting range, swimming pool, a small lake and fishing (15 years and younger), softball/baseball field, disc golf course and much more. The parks and their amenities can be viewed on the City website, www.casagrandeaz.gov. Click the online registration icon on the Parks and Recreation page to view when the parks are available. For more detailed information and reservations contact the City of Casa Grande Community Services Department 520-421-8677 or visit www.casagrandeaz.gov.
Dog Park
A Leash on Life Dog Park ...................................................... 2525 N. Pinal Ave. (At Ed Hooper Rodeo Park/Paul Mason Sportsplex)
Community Parks
Carr McNatt Park 1115 N. Brown Ave.
Ed Hooper Rodeo Park/Paul Mason Sportsplex 2525 N. Pinal Ave.
O’Neil Park 490 E Cottonwood Ln.
Peart Park .............................................................................................350 E. 6th St.
Villago Park ................................................................................ 3368 N. Pinal Ave.
Regional Parks
Casa Grande Mountain Park
2766 S. Isom Rd.
Dave White Regional Park 2121 N. Thornton Rd.
North Mountain Park 4200 N. Cox Rd.
Casa Grande National Monument
Photo: National Park Service
Hiking/Mountain Biking/Equestrian (Non-Motorized)
Trailheads
Arica Road Trailhead .................................................................. 2090 E Arica Rd. Peart Road Trailhead ................................................................. 1086 S Peart Rd.
The Casa Grande Mountain trails system started through primarily social uses by hikers and bicyclists who were creating their own trails and routes on the mountain. With its popularity steadily increasing, the City’s Parks and Recreation Department determined that a more formal approach was needed to utilize the mountain in an organized and sustainable way. In 2004, the City received a grant to assist in development of a Trails System Master Plan for the mountain from the National Park Service. Once this grant was obtained, work began to develop an official Master Plan. Due to many different property owners and regulations related to the area, it took until the spring of 2010 to finish the lease, purchase, and paperwork portion of the project.
It was at this time community trail-builds utilizing volunteers began work on the trail system itself. It was also at this time the City began to apply for Americorps volunteer teams to assist with work on the mountain. The City was successful in receiving these Americorps groups through a competitive application process, and Americorps volunteers continue to play a critical part in the Casa Grande Mountain trail development each year. Since starting with the very first volunteer trail build in April 2010, Casa Grande Mountain is now home to more than 17 miles of established and marked trails. At its highest point the mountain reaches an elevation of 2,538 ft. and provides unparalleled views of the surrounding mountain ranges and valley. www.casagrandeaz.gov .
The area code for all telephone numbers is 520 unless otherwise noted.
This information was correct at time of press. For time, dates and additional information on the events listed on this calendar, please call the telephone numbers shown on each event listing. For calendar information updated by-the-month, please call the Greater Casa Grande Chamber of Commerce at 520-836-2125 or 800-916-1515, or review the events calendar on the Chamber website, www.casagrandechamber.org.
• For more information about monthly Historic Walking Tours; Day Out Downtown and more, contact Casa Grande Main Street, 836-8744, www.cgmainstreet.org.
JANUARY
• Home, Health & Garden Show / Car & Truck Show More than 60 business exhibitors, food, music and beer garden. January 12 (Saturday), 10 am to 3pm. Arizona Home Furnishing Outlets at CityGate, west side of I-10 on Jimmie Kerr Blvd., Exit 198, 2300 E. Tanger Dr., Casa Grande. Admission is free. Contact the Chamber at 836-2125 or www.casagrandechamber.org.
• Casa Grande Main Street 19th Annual Historic Downtown Street Fair & Car Show January 19-20 (Saturday & Sunday). Live entertainment both days. Saturday 10am to 5pm. Sunday 10am to 4pm. Classic Car Show Saturday only, 10am to 3pm. (Free) Show & Shine Car Show Sunday, 10am to 3pm, 2nd St. between Sacaton and Florence St. Contact Casa Grande Main Street, 836-8744, www.cgmainstreet.org.
• Annual Agri-Country Bluegrass Festival January 26-27 (Saturday -Sunday) Pinal Fairgrounds & Event Center, 723-7881. www.PinalFairgrounds.com.
FEBRUARY
• Wuertz Farm’s 16th Annual Gourd Festival February 8-10 (Friday-Sunday) Pinal Fairgrounds & Event Center, Friday and Saturday 9am to 5pm, Sunday 10am to 4pm. For more information call 723-4432 or visit www.wuertzfarm.com.
• Casa Grande Cowboy Days and O’Odham Tash Saturday, February 16 - Sunday, February 24 Casa Grande Rodeo Grounds, Ed Hooper Park, 2525 N. Pinal Ave., 836-7013. www.casagrandecowboydays.com.
• For more information about monthly events and year-round activities at The Museum of Casa Grande, contact 836-2223, www.tmocg.org.
• Caywood Farm Tours, a lively and informative look into the workings of a cotton farm, has many dates available throughout the fall, winter and early spring. For information, dates and times of tours each week, and to make reservations for one of the tours, call 520-560-1119. Visit www.caywoodfarms.com for more information.
• Central Arizona College Community Events and Visual & Performing Arts Season, www.eventsatcac.com.
MARCH
• 61st Annual Cactus Antique Aircraft Fly-In City of Casa Grande Municipal Airport, 3225 N. Lear Ave., Casa Grande. Friday and Saturday, March 1 and 2. For schedule, visit www.cactusflyin.org.
• 12th Annual Fine Arts Explosion in Peart Park March 9 (Saturday) 9am to 5pm and March 10 (Sunday) 9am to 4pm. Juried Fine Art show and sale. Free admission. Sponsored by Casa Grande Main Street. Contact Rina Rien, Casa Grande Main Street 836-8744 or Mark White 705-1343.
• Annual Pinal County Fair March 20-24, Pinal Fairgrounds & Event Center, 723-7881, www.PinalFairgrounds.com.
APRIL
• Spring Citywide Clean Up (Parks and Recreation 421-8677)
MAY
• CG Union High School District Graduations (836-3500)
JUNE
• CG Parks & Recreation Department Summer Programs (421-8677)
• Summer Adult Sports Leagues Start (Parks and Recreation 421-8677)
JULY
• 4th of July Celebrations (City of Casa Grande 421-8677)
SEPTEMBER
• The Museum of Casa Grande re-opening for the season (836-2223)
OCTOBER
• Annual Taste of Casa Grande (Against Abuse 836-1239)
• Greater Casa Grande Chamber of Commerce 28th Annual Business Showcase (836-2125)
NOVEMBER
• Greater Casa Grande Chamber of Commerce Fall Golf Tournament November 1 (836-2125)
• Veteran’s Day Parade
• Ride for the Warrior Live music plus much more. (www.rideforthewarrior.com, 520-705-0669)
• Banner Casa Grande Medical Center Turkey Trot (381-6603)
DECEMBER
• APS Electric Light Parade December 7 (City of Casa Grande 421-8677)
• Christmas on Main Street December 7 (CG Main Street 836-8744)
• Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony December 7 (City of Casa Grande 421-8677)
• Annual Toy Parade & Auction December 8 (421-2772)
• Breakfast with Santa (Parks and Recreation 421-8677, www.casagrandeaz.gov)
MEMBERSHIP INDEX
Greater Casa Grande Chamber of Commerce #
24-7 Automated Storage
520-836-8647 Self Storage
247Fitness
520-836-0613 Fitness & Health
2Geckos Consulting, LLC
520-709-2079 Website Design Computer Consultants
AA Latte Vino, LLC
520-788-6677 Bars/Lounges Restaurants
A.C. Sanitation Service, LLC
520-466-6001 Trash Hauling / Commercial
AAA Insurance - John Giuffre 520-490-8602 Insurance / Commercial
Thirsty Donkey Tap House 520-788-6390 1601 E. Florence Blvd., Casa Grande, AZ 85122 Email: thirstydonkeytaphouse@gmail.com www.thirstydonkeytaphouse.com
15679 N. 83rd Way, Ste. D5, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Email: paul.m@solar-aes.com www.solar-aes.com
SPECIALTY SHOPS
DECA School Store CGUHS 520-836-8500 x4207 Fax: 520-316-3353
2730 N. Trekell Rd., Casa Grande, AZ 85122 Email: dcarter@cguhsd.org www.cguhs.org
Goodruby Christian Bookstore 520-426-7999 973 E. Cottonwood Ln., Ste. 101 Casa Grande, AZ 85122 Email: info@goodrubychristian.com www.goodrubychristian.com
SPORTS APPAREL/UNIFORMS/T-SHIRTS
K & S Sports Promotions, Inc. 520-836-4203 Fax: 520-836-9199
884 W. Gila Bend Hwy., Casa Grande, AZ 85122 Email: kashner@kandssports.com www.kandssports.com
SPORTS BARS
Dell’s Pizza & Sports Bar 520-836-5391 Fax: 520-426-6029
1654 N. Pinal Ave., Casa Grande, AZ 85122 www.dellspizza.com
SWIMMING POOL CONTRACTORS, SERVICE & EQUIPMENT
Pratt Pools Inc./Casa Grande Dive Shop
520-836-9592 Fax: 520-836-5350
112 E. Cottonwood Ln., Casa Grande, AZ 85122
Email: frank@prattpools.com www.prattpools.com
TATTOO PARLORS
Society’s Finest Tattoo Shop
602-422-2571
1295 E. Florence Blvd., Ste. 4, Casa Grande, AZ 85122
Email: societysfinesttattoo@gmail.com
TAX PREPARATION
Liberty Tax Service
520-876-5778 Fax: 520-316-9271
(behind Wendy’s), 1115 E. Florence Blvd., Ste. N Casa Grande, AZ 85122
