Casa Grande going global with new business ventures

Casa Grande has capitalized on the early years of the 21st century, emulating the Phoenix Valley, 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. The Promenade at Casa Grande opened in 2007, providing the community with an attractive site for fashion, entertainment and dining. The Promenade boasts over 1 million square feet of retail space, making it one of the six largest shopping centers in the state, and is home to major retailers such as Dillard’s, Kohl’s, JC Penney, Sports Authority and Best Buy. “The city of Casa Grande was one of the best we ever worked with,” said Todd Chester, principal at WDP Partners, one of the three partners along with Westcor and the Peterson Group that built The Promenade at Casa Grande. “City Manager Jim Thompson was phenomenal. They hired a third-party outfit to handle the plans for them. They were very pro-development.” The Promenade at Casa Grande also has numerous eateries ranging from Chik-fil-A and In-N-Out Burger to sit-down restaurants such as Olive Garden and Mimi’s Cafe. A visit to the 12-screen Harkins Theatres is a sure way to complete a day of shopping and dining. Whether for business or pleasure, the 40-minute drive to the Valley of the Sun is no longer a necessity, but a choice. Casa Grande balanced its emerging retail market with industry as the Central Arizona Commerce Park developed and international companies such as Monsanto joined the community.

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