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Workforce Skills in Development
County Working To Guarantee Skilled Workforce Locally Available by Tim Kanavel, Program Manager, Pinal County Economic Development It’s no secret our entire nation is experiencing a severe lack of a skilled workforce at all levels in the private and public sector. The question placed upon us in Pinal County is how to handle this problem? … Read More…
CASA GRANDE NEON SIGN PARK NOW OPEN
by Rina Rien, Director, Casa Grande Main Street Casa Grande Main Street is pleased to announce the April 13 opening of Casa Grande’s Neon Sign Park in Historic Downtown In fall 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. … Read More…
Driving Under the Influence – Without Actually Driving
by James Sena, Criminal Attorney Here’s an unfortunate scenario to avoid: Imagine that you have just left your favorite watering hole and had what you believe were a few too many drinks. Being a responsible person, you get behind the wheel with the intent to sleep it off. You turn on the ignition to run … Read More…
Pinal 40 Gala Reception & Dinner
The 2019 Pinal 40 Gala Reception & Dinner was held May 4th, at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Events Center Ballroom. Each year Pinal 40 is able to provide scholarships and grants within the community thanks to the donations and funds from events such as the Pinal 40 Charity Golf Classic, the Pinal 40 St. Paddy’s Day Party … Read More…
Celebrating 30 Years of CASA
Introduction by Denise Smith, Director Celebrating 30 years of the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program in Pinal County brings back memories for me as a young probation officer. All those years ago with then Judge William “Bill” O’Neil guiding us, our department came to realize that there was a need for this program. Starting … Read More…
Why Maricopa, AZ?
Introduction by John D. Schurz, MEDA Chairman and CEO, & Christian Price, City of Maricopa Mayor We invite you to learn more about Maricopa, Arizona – a New American City just 15 years young in the making but wildly and justifiably ambitious in its aspirations. Located 35 minutes from Downtown Phoenix – the heart of … Read More…
Casa Grande Main Street Proud to Participate in Arizona Gives Day
by Rina Rien, Director, Casa Grande Main Street On April 2, Casa Grande Main Street will join Arizona Gives Day, along with hundreds of other nonprofits from around the state, to raise much-needed funds for future maintenance of the Casa Grande Neon Sign Park. Through azgives.org, Arizonans will be able to support their favorite nonprofit(s) … Read More…
Tourism’s Impact on Pinal County is Impressive
by Tim Kanavel, Program Manager, Pinal County Economic Development Newly released numbers from the Arizona Department of Tourism show that tourists spent over $500 million in Pinal County in 2017. A study conducted by Dean Runyan Associates highlights tourism dollars spent in Arizona and breaks them down by county. Pinal County’s economy realized $691.5 million … Read More…
Pinal County – At a Glance
Stats about Pinal County: Population 445,125 2010 Census 375,768 INCREASE of over 15% since 2010 Pinal County is experiencing a current growth rate of 3.0%, HIGHEST in the State and one of the highest in the nation. Gaining about 13,500 new residents or more each year. Poverty Level Arizona 14.9% Pinal County 12.6% THE LOWEST … Read More…