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Why Casa Grande?
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The City of Casa Grande is the southern-most city in the Phoenix Metropolitan area and is conveniently located midway between Phoenix and Tucson, approximately one hour away. Two interstates connect here, the I-8 and the I-10. 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 has recently generated significant media attentionat the national and international levels with development announcements such as Lucid and Kohler opening plants.
The populaton of Pinal County has been reported as the fastest growing in the state of Arizona. Casa Grande's population future upside for businesses that establish themselves now.
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Strategic Location & Connectivity
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Casa Grande sits between Phoenix and Tucson, giving businesses access to both major metro markets.
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It has excellent transportation infrastructure: direct access to Interstate 10 and Interstate 8, plus rail service via Union Pacific.
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Proximity to international trade: the city is part of Foreign Trade Zone 75, which can provide customs and import/export advantages.
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The local economy is diversified (manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture, logistics), providing employment stability and opportunities. Major companies already operate in Casa Grande: Lucid Motors is a big example. Other industry players include Frito-Lay, Abbott Nutrition, and Hexcel—all operating in or near Casa Grande. The economic base isn’t reliant on one sector: manufacturing, logistics, retail, healthcare, and agricultural enterprises all have a presence.
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The cost of living in Casa Grande is significantly lower than major metro areas.
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With more than 300 days of sunshine and recreational amenities, it’s a comfortable place for employees to live. ​
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Diverse, Growing Economy
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Being part of a Foreign Trade Zone helps companies that import raw goods or export finished products minimize costs related to customs. The transport connectivity (interstate + rail) makes it logistically efficient to serve both regional and global markets.
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Supportive Local Ecosystem
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The Casa Grande Chamber of Commerce supports business growth with networking, referrals, marketing help, and educational resources.
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The city’s economic development team takes a proactive approach, helping businesses navigate setup, permitting, and growth.
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Potential Considerations
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Bottom Line
Casa Grande, AZ is a very compelling location for businesses — especially in manufacturing, logistics, and industrial sectors — because of its strategic transport links, affordable and ready-to-develop land, business incentives, and access to a growing regional workforce. At the same time, it offers a high quality of life that helps attract and retain employees.
If you're thinking of starting or expanding a business, Casa Grande is definitely worth serious consideration.
Lucid Motors is one of a number of companies making headlines as already operational in Casa Grande. The future looks promising, too; we understand that both Attessa Motorsports and Dreamport Villages have taken additional steps to make their big projects realities. We also hear through the grapevine that the ambitious Phoenix Mart may not be completed. Following is what the city posted on their website at one point, which we cut and pasted, but please go directly to their site for any updates).
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Lucid Motors (electric vehicle manufacturer)
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Attesa Motorsports (a 2,300-acre development that will include two professional racing venues)
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Dreamport Villages (a 1,500-acre extreme sport-themed amusement park)
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Phoenixmart (a 1.5 million square foot international business-to-business sourcing center)
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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.
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Casa Grande’s population has doubled since the year 2000, making it the largest city and tax base in Pinal County. Coupled with its rapidly growing economy and industrial sector, there has never been a better time to invest in Casa Grande!
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