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Article by Teya Vitu

Casa Grande has capitalized on the early years of the 21st century, emulating Phoenix, Tucson, Flagstaff and Yuma as Arizona’s next principal region.

For years, Casa Grande has been perceived as merely a spot on the map between Phoenix and Tucson. This is no longer the case as Casa Grande has emerged into a city where shopping, entertainment, industry and medical care are easily accessible.

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CASA GRANDE
The largest city in the County, with a population of over 45,000, Casa Grande is a leading partner in the economic development activities of central Arizona.  With a current size of 102 sq miles and a planned area encompassing over 300 sq miles, Casa Grande is poised for significant growth in the near future.

Casa Grande City Hall

Casa Grande is the regional shopping hub of central Arizona.  With a mix of national chains and local businesses, residents from Casa Grande, Coolidge and Eloy can meet most of their shopping needs.  In addition to the shopping destinations, Casa Grande offers many service providers as well, such as: accounting, legal, automobile repair, medical and other services. And with a cost of living lower than that of the Phoenix Valley to the north, Casa Grande residents enjoy lower than national average living costs. 

Casa Grande also enjoys a diverse economic base and is home to major manufacturing, distribution, retail and service industries.  Casa Grande has hundreds of acres of industrial land available from light to heavy industrial.  These sites are located as standalone locations, or within high quality industrial parks.  To search for available properties, click here.

ACO Polymer Products

Some examples of Casa Grande employers are:
- Abbott Nutrition
- Aco Polymer Products, Inc.
- Cardinal IG Co., a division of Cardinal Glass Industries, Inc.
- Daisy Brand
Casa Grande Frito Lay - solar- Frito-Lay, Inc.
- Hexcel Composites
- Wal-Mart Distribution Center
- Monsanto

Strategically located along both Interstate 10 and Interstate 8, and running along the main line of Union Pacific Railroad, Casa Grande has a distribution outlet to the major western states markets.  Arizona Department of Transportation is currently working with county stakeholders on long term interstate planning, and the Union Pacific Railroad is currently double tracking their main line to increase capacity to the state and region.

Grande Sports World - Casa Grande, ArizonaGrande Sports World
Experience the newest, most complete, state-of-the-art facilities designed to foster excellence in individual and team development while providing the ideal venue for professional and collegiate training camps, youth camps and showcase events.  GSW epitomizes the all-inclusive sports training environment where athletes can hone their strengths and perfect their individual playing skills while bonding into championship teams.

 

COMMUNITY LINKS:
City of Casa Grande Economic Development
City of Casa Grande

Greater Casa Grande Chamber of Commerce
Casa Grande Regional Medical Center
Casa Grande Dispatch

 

For more information, please call 520-836-6868, or email

 

 

 

 


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