by Renée Louzon-Benn, President, Greater Casa Grande Chamber of Commerce When reflecting on the many communities throughout Arizona, the United States and the world who are trying to ensure a healthy, well-functioning and stable business environment, I feel so grateful to be living in Casa Grande. The way our community has responded to our local businesses … Read More…
by David A. Fitzgibbons III, Partner, Fitzgibbons Law Offices Among the many takeaways from our bout with the coronavirus is this: The future defies prediction. However, while we cannot predict the future, we can exert some degree of control over what we believe will happen and what we are going to do with that belief. … Read More…
by Holly Rakoci, Director, Casa Grande Main Street Casa Grande Main Street’s commitment to historical preservation, while also serving as an excellent method to cultivate community engagement, fosters the education of residents and non-residents about the unique history of Casa Grande. What used to be a somewhat well-known piece of historical information by those who … Read More…
by Blake Herzog Workers at grocery stores and other “essential businesses” have been getting widespread recognition during the Covid-19 pandemic as frontline workers during the coronavirus pandemic. But one gesture of support still caught Norm Warren of Norm’s Hometown Grocery in Kearny by surprise. “It came at a perfect time. Very uplifting. Our customers give … Read More…
by Nathan Ullyot, CPRP Director of Community Services, City of Maricopa The importance of water safety is always at the forefront of people’s minds as summer approaches. Unfortunately, drownings continue to occur despite increased awareness. Global Water and the City of Maricopa have partnered with Maricopa Unified School District to combat these preventable tragedies by … Read More…
by Blake Herzog A community-based group in Superior is providing weekend meals to schoolchildren through the remainder of the academic year and working with St. Mary’s Food Bank to extend the program through the summer months. Chris Casillas is executive director of Regenerating Sonora, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a mission to begin “regenerative development” in … Read More…
by Craig H. McFarland, Mayor, City of Casa Grande Each of us believes we have a good idea about what things might be like after the pandemic — but do we? It has changed our lives, some for the good and some for the bad. But it’s how we react and what we do next … Read More…
by Jon Thompson, Mayor, City of Coolidge This month I’d like to take an opportunity to talk about the 2020 Census and how important it is to the community. The Census takes a count of cities and towns and uses that data to distribute federal funds to programs used in that community. That’s why it’s … Read More…
by Mila Besich, Mayor, Town of Superior As America and Arizona prepare for a “reopening” of modern-day life, work and business, in Superior we, too, have advanced our plans for the resumption of social and economic activity. Superior’s small-town, neighborly values have strengthened our community’s resolve to remain focused on what makes us a special … Read More…
by Joel Belloc, Mayor, City of Eloy Dear Eloy and Pinal County residents: As I write this, we continue to face numerous COVID-19 challenges. It is my sincerest wish that we all make it through safely. During this time, the City’s goals were and are to keep our residents and staff safe while supporting Eloy’s … Read More…