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Mailing Address: P.O. Box 10062 Casa Grande, AZ 85130
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About the Cover: “I had my Senior pictures taken in Historic Downtown Casa Grande in March, as this was my last year being able to show at the Pinal County Fair—so I wanted it to be as memorable as possible! The theme of “Country Girl in a City World” stuck out to me as I’ve grown up on the outskirts of Casa Grande for 18 years, and have watched as my small town has become not so small, anymore. I couldn’t think of a better place to embody this theme than Historic Downtown Casa Grande and the Neon Sign Park. While taking Todd and Copper (my Holstein Angus calves seen in the picture) for walks through Downtown to capture my pictures, I had the most amazing conversations with store owners and community-members where I was able to tell them about my seven years in 4H and how much it has impacted my life. As someone with deep roots in Casa Grande, it meant a lot to be able to capture my love of the 4H community along with the love for my city in one picture.”– Mary Rakoci
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WHAT IS Casa Grande Main Street?
Casa Grande Main Street is a nonprofit 501c3 organization working on downtown revitalization and historic preservation. Casa Grande Main Street works to revitalize historic and traditional commercial areas. The Main Street approach was developed to save historic commercial architecture and the fabric of American communities, but has become a powerful economic development tool as well. The Main Street program is designed to improve all aspects of Downtown, producing both tangible and intangible benefits. Strengthening public participation and making Downtown a fun place to visit are as critical to Main Street’s future as recruiting new businesses, rehabilitation buildings and expanding parking. Building on Downtown’s inherent assets–rich architecture, personal service, traditional values and most of all a sense of place–the Main Street approach has rekindled downtown cooperation, entreprenuerism and civic concern. It has earned national recognition as a practical strategy appropriately scaled to local resources
Donations
Gladly Accepted Monday thru Saturday 10 am till 4 pm
MISSION STATEMENT
To support the vision of Historic Downtown by enhancing the economic vitality, promoting and marketing the District, fostering partnerships and acting as the lead advocate for Historic Downtown and it’s historic preservation.
VISION STATEMENT
Downtown will be an exciting, visually appealing, easily accessible, safe, balanced mix of uses that integrates residential, office, retail, entertainment, dining and cultural and civic activities that is recognized as the heart of the
Bow Wow Meow
Award Winning Neon Sign Park
Casa Grande Main Street, through a grant from Partners in Preservation and American Express Foundation, as well as through a partnership with Casa Grande Valley Newspapers Inc., was able to authentically restore 14 historic signs that now serve as an outdoor museum between the Downtown commercial district to the Downtown arts, culture, and entertainment district.
Help Casa Grande Main Street keep the Neon Sign Park lit and maintained, by leaving your mark on the park! Purchase a paver for $100 or a license plate today for $200!
Visit www.neonsignpark.com for more information.
Hours: Open Daily | Signs Lit: 6pm - 11pm
Main street leadership
HOLLY NASH // EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Holly is a Casa Grande native who graduated from Casa Grande Union High School then earned a BA in Political Science from the University of Arizona. She has been involved in many community based organizations, including the Casa Grande Youth Commission. Holly grew up loving Casa Grande and is excited to help the Downtown community grow!
ANDY MYERS // PRESIDENT
Andy Myers has lived in Casa Grande (his second time) since 2011. He is a real estate professional with EXP and is the national coordinator for Faith, Work and the Immigrant Workforce for the National Immigration Forum. His wife, Stacey, owns and teaches at La Casa Grande Bilingual Early Childhood Academy. They also have 4 amazing children.
MATTHEW WALLIN // VICE PRESIDENT
Born and raised in Orange County, California, Matthew Wallin moved to Casa Grande in 2008 when he purchased ‘Round Trip Bike Shop’. Owning and operating Round Trip Bike Shop has proven to be a deeply fulfilling journey, as it allows Matthew to combine his passion for cycling with the immense satisfaction he gains out of serving his community—the community of Casa Grande. Matthew is a coach for the High School Cycling League, and the technical advisor for the trails on CG Mountain.
ESTHER MORENO // TREASURER
Hello. I would like to introduce myself. My name is Esther Moreno. I was born and raised here in Casa Grande. I am married to Johonson Moreno and have five children that were also born and raised in CG. My parents were business owners here in Downtown CG. I believe that is what motivated me to also become a business owner. I currently am the owner of DownTown Ice Cream Shop, located in Downtown Casa Grande, and also am involved with Downtown Mainstreet. I have been a RN in the community for the last 22 years.
RICHARD ROSALES // SECRETARY
Richard is the Public Affairs Manager for Arizona Public Service in Southeast Arizona and has been President of CG Main Street board since 2016. Born and raised in Eloy, his passion for Pinal County and thriving Downtown communities is evident in his service. He resides in Casa Grande with his wife, Wanda.
STEPHANIE FIMBRES // OFFICE MANAGER
Stephanie is a transplant turned dedicated local, raising 2 children with husband, Nelson. She graduated from CG Union (2007), Central Arizona College (2024), 7 years as Director of First Impressions at Fertizona Inc. and served on the board for YRHAP.ORG. She cherishes this opportunity to serve the Casa Grande community.
PAULA LAMBERT // BOARD MEMBER
Paula Lambert is the owner of AZ New Horizon Realty. The company has two offices in Casa Grande with 21 agents who specialize in residential and commercial real estate. Paula has been active for many years in our community as a member/volunteer for a variety of business and civic organizations.
JOE LEOS // BOARD MEMBER
My name is Joe Leos, and I was born and raised in Casa Grande. I attended Arizona State University after graduating from CGUHS in 2005 and obtained a degree in Tourism Development and Management. For ten years, I worked in the luxury resort industry. After years of working in the corporate sector, I realized my true calling was community and giving back. In 2019, I joined the Casa Grande Fire Department and discovered my real calling in life. Giving back to the community that helped shape me has been one of the most fulfilling things I’ve ever done. Jessica, my wife, recently became a registered nurse and now works at our local hospital. Our two children are our world, and we consider ourselves fortunate to be able to raise them in the community where I grew up.
NOMINATION PERIOD: AUGUST 5TH – AUGUST 23RD
VOTING PERIOD: SEPTEMBER 16TH – OCTOBER 4TH
Join us at the Casa Grande n eon siGn Park to see the first PlaCe winner Per CateGory! november 20th | startinG at 5 Pm
Doors to the Past Request for Artist Proposals
Help shape the next 10 years of preservation & beautification in Historic Downtown Casa Grande
Selected artists will receive $550 Scan here for the application!
Past “Doors to the Past” winners
Casa Grande Main Street is seeking new artwork from local artists in order to create “new” Doors to the Past. The Doors to the Past is a staple historic preservation project located in Historic Downtown Casa Grande on the northeast corner of 3rd Street and Florence Street. Completed in 2013, each of the nine doors represents a piece of Casa Grande’s history as interpreted by a local artist. Due to ten years of Arizona weather, these current Doors to the Past are cracking and falling apart. This program is designed to incorporate a wide variety of artists and new interpretations of Casa Grande’s history into the Historic Downtown Casa Grande district.
There
are currently three doors still available for local artists!
CINDY SCHAIDER
My Door to the Past depicts the 1940 Southern Pacific Train Station, previously located at Main and Sacaton streets. The original wooden depot, brought to Casa Grande from Yuma board by board and rebuilt, burned on June 13, 1937. On January 15, 1940 the new railroad station, with Pueblo Deco Cast Concrete Ornamentation, was dedicated. On June 5, 2009 it was destroyed by fire.
In front of the station are seven pieces of luggage upon a luggage wagon and cart, all of which has been represented in a period-appropriate manner. Each piece of luggage is marked with the name of a prominent 1940's Casa Grandean, representing both men and women and four ethnicities: Fanne Gaar, Judge Pete Overfield, Peter H. Ethington, Blodie Thode, Rebecca Dallis, Ramon Cruz Jr., and Oi Shau Don.
Past “Doors to the Past” winners
NICHOLE KLUTH
The goal of my door is to show that the coming of the Railroad brought with it so much success. The engine includes images of some of the historic buildings that housed the businesses and life that came as a result of the railroad, and the “birth” of Casa Grande.
ELIZABETH ROBBINS
Heritage Hall is one of the more historical and unique structures in Casa Grande. It was built in 1927 and was originally used as a church. Now, it serves as a meeting place for the community and is seen any time one goes Downtown on Florence Blvd. The door has been dedicated to the memory of Elizabeth Robbin’s brother, Tyler Robbins.
Main Street Members
OUTSIDE DOWNTOWN
CASA GRANDE
ACADEMY MORTGAGE
442 W. Kortsen Rd., #104
520-421-1171
ANDY MYERS THE REALTOR
602-350-2547
ARIZONA GRAIN INC.
acctpay@arizonagrain.com
520-836-8228
ARIZONA SONORAN COPPER COMPANY
950 W. Elliot Rd., Ste. 122 Tempe, AZ 85284
520-858-0600
AZ NOTARY & FINGERPRINTING LLC
1147 E. Florence Blvd., #B
BAKER TILLY
1115 E. Cottonwood Ln., Ste. 100
520-836-8201
THE BALDON TEAM AT NOVA HOME LOANS
15396 N. 83rd Ave., Bldg. B, Ste. 100 Peoria, AZ 85381
623-341-0240
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE SUN CORRIDOR
1905 N. Peart Rd.
520-876-5437
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPS
Non-Profits
Friends of Main Street
Small Businesses
Corporate Businesses
See pages 28 – 34 for information.
CASA GRANDE PUBLIC SAFETY FOUNDATION
520-252-9707
CASA GRANDE FAMILY DENTISTRY 1355 E. Florence Blvd.
520-836-0100
MARINE CORPS LEAGUE
CHURROLICIOUS
churrolicioussss@gmail.com
Facebook: @Churrolicious_AZ
Instagram: @churrolicioussss
COPPERHEAD PLUMBING SERVICES LLC
1670 N. Pinal Ave. #11468 520-705-2134
CROSSROADS CHURCH OF CASA GRANDE
2024 E. Florence Blvd. Casa Grande, AZ 85122 Crossroadscg.com 520-509-6731
DHAMAR FASHION STORE 623-428-3805
DONNA & MICHAEL MCBRIDE ELLISON MILLS CONSTRUCTION LLC 3152 N. Lear Ave., Ste. 2 520-876-4004
FIRST AMERICAN CREDIT UNION
1001 N. Pinal Ave. 520-836-8848
FRANKLIN FOODS 1221 W. Gila Bend Hwy. 520-316-3757
FREEDOM, FAITH AND FOOD Kdavis3993@gmail.com 541-944-7896
GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA
4300 E. Broadway Blvd. 520-319-3173
GIRL SCOUT TROOP 999
4300 E. Broadway Blvd. 520-319-3173
GREAT WESTERN BANK
1300 E. Florence Blvd. 520-836-4666
HIPPIEBLING BOUTIQUE
815-474-3729 hippieblingboutique@gmail.com
JOE’S STEAM CLEANING 520-208-7184
K&M ROOFING 520-836-6643
kmroofingsys@yahoo.com
KIM MCWHERTERDIG MARKETING & EVENTS 480-567-0206
THE LAND ADVISORS ORGANIZATION 442 W. Kortsen Rd. 520-252-0368
LOCAL FIRST ARIZONA 407 E. Roosevelt St. Phoenix, AZ 85082 602-956-0909
LOVE ALWAYS YOGA 1269 N. Promenade Pkwy., Ste. 134 520-213-3124
816 W. Gila Bend Hwy., Ste. D1
520-836-0664
MY HOME GROUP - FOXTAIL GROUP
1115 E. Florence Blvd., Ste. E
520-610-1055
www.foxtail-grouper.com
OUTDOOR ILLUMINATIONS
520-510-9500
PASSION CHURCH
501 E. Kortsen Rd. www.passionchurchaz.com
17235 N. 75th Ave., Ste. D145 Glendale, AZ 85308 520-836-6868 RAINER
15548 Jimmie Kerr Blvd. Rainerwellness.com RILEY
ROUNDTRIP
ROX MEDIA
1919 N. Trekell Rd., Ste. C 520-426-2079
SAN TAN GOLF CARTS
1005 N. Promenade Pkwy., Ste. 102 Casa Grande, AZ 85194
santangolfcarts.com 480-982-7777
SAVANNAH’S SCENTSATIONAL SCENTSY
SILENT WITNESS OF CASA GRANDE 520-252-9707
SEDONA’S JEWELRY 928-203-1703
SOUTHERN PAVILION CASA GRANDE
847 N. Colorado St. 520-431-5465
SUN LIFE FAMILY HEALTH CENTER 865 N. Arizola Rd. 520-836-3446
SWEET VILLAGE BAKERY 973 E Cottonwood Ln. Casa Grande, AZ 85122 619-917-3867
TIMELENS VIDEO
timelenspv@gmail.com timelenspv.com
421 E. Cottonwood Ln. 520-610-4735 THROWBACK FAMILY
958 E. Rodeo Rd. www.throwbackfun.com TWO BROTHERS PLUMBING
44 N. Brown Ave. 520-251-0076
1609 E. Florence Blvd., Ste. 6 alejandro.guerra23.mil@army.mil
CHURCH OF CASA GRANDE 1225 E Cottonwood Ln. 520-836-2903
VILLAS BY MARY T. 1576 E. Cottonwood Ln. 520-836-5273
1269 N. Promenade Pkwy., Ste. 127 520-836-7004
317 E. Cottonwood Ln., Ste. C 520-836-1717
Main Street Members
INSIDE DOWNTOWN CASA GRANDE
ABIDING IMPRESSION SCREEN
PRINTING & EMBROIDERY
719 N. Center Ave.
520-466-5062
aztshirts.com
ADVENTURES IN STAINED GLASS
407 N. Florence St. 520-421-0210
AGAINST ABUSE, INC.
119 N. Florence St.
520-836-1239
ARTMOBILE
422 N. Florence St. 520-858-5136
ARIZONA HOME PROS
404 N. Marshall St. 520-836-0001
ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE
50 N. Brown Ave. 800-240-2014
AZ NEW HORIZON REALTY 107 E. 4th St. 520-836-1001
BEDILLON’S RESTAURANT
800 N. Park Ave.
520-836-2045
BIG HOUSE CAFÉ
104 E. 4th St.
520-836-0041
BLACKBOX THEATRE
407 N. Sacaton St. 520-414-0150
BLOSSOM DIGITAL MARKETING
200 W. 2nd St. 520-423-8671
BOW
315 N. Florence St. 520-836-5118
BRUTINEL
600 E. 1st St. 520-836-5802
CASA COLLECTIVE
323 W 8th St. 503-381-1547
casacollectiveaz.com
CASA
319 W. 3rd St. 520-836-3377 CASA
408 N. Florence St. 520-450-6365
CASA GRANDE GUIDE
404 N. Marshall St. 480-567-0206
casagrandeguide.com
CASA GRANDE INTERNET
106 W. 2nd St. 520-421-3333
CASA GRANDE SKATE SHOP
413 N. Florence St. 520-858-4968
CASA GRANDE VALLEY NEWSPAPERS INC.
200 W. 2nd St. 520-836-7461
CENCI RODRIGUEZ, LMT.
400 N. Marshall St. 520-280-4470
CITY OF CASA GRANDE
510 E. Florence Blvd. 520-421-8600
COOK-E-JAR
100 W. 2nd St. 520-836-9294
COOPER & RUETER, LLP
221 N. Florence St. 520-836-8265
CREAM OF THE CROP
311 N. Florence St. 520-836-9406
www.crudacompositions.studio aimeew247@gmail.com
DOWNTOWN ICE CREAM SHOP
112 N. Florence St. 520-280-2979
FEED RIGHT PET FOOD
408 N. Marshall St. 520-200-8844
GRANDE CENTRAL STATION
408 N. Sacaton St., Ste. J 602-616-3603
GREATER CASA GRANDE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
575 N. Marshall St. 520-836-2125
GUNNY’S VIEW PHOTOGRAPHY info@gunnysview.com
HOPE MEDICAL CLINIC
500 N. Florence St. Adella@cox.net
LEW’S CLASSIC CUTS
413 N. Florence St. Casa Grande, AZ 85122
520-836-9665
Facebook: Lew’s Classic Cuts Barber Shop
LIVE RISHI charmayne@liverishi.com
MATRIC ENERGY HUB
121 E. Florence Blvd. info@matrixeh.com
MUSEUM OF CASA GRANDE
110 W. Florence Blvd. 520-836-2223
OLD TOWN CLUB
412 N. Florence St. 520-208-3442
PARAMOUNT FOUNDATION
OF CENTRAL ARIZONA
420 N. Florence St. 520-426-3500
PARAMOUNT THEATRE
420 N. Florence St. 520-450-0705
PINAL HISPANIC COUNCIL
330 N. Picacho St. 520-836-9294
Local Favorite
PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS OF CASA GRANDE cgfirefighterscharities@gmail.com
RICHELLE’S PAMPERED POODLE
117 E. 4th St. 520-840-5712
SOMMERS GLASS AND MIRROR
501 E. Florence Blvd. 520-836-7763
STEPHANIE ALDERETE STUDIO
424 N. Florence St. 520-836-3116 THE BOX
406 N. Florence St. 520-705-4891
209
THE SIGN SHOP
715 N. Center Ave.
520-426-1528
THE STUDIO
395 N. Sacaton St. 520-371-1280
THE GARNET AT CASA GRANDE
510 E. 8th St.
520-876-4200
VFW POST 1677
111 E. 2nd St.
520-866-3600
WESTERN TRADING POST
403 N. Florence St. 520-426-7702
YOGA RECOVERY AND HEALING ARTS PROJECT
yogahealingartsproject@gmail.com www.yrhap.org
Casa Grande Main Street Memberships
Your contribution matters!
Our architectural heritage, small-town charm, and unique history are worth fighting for--and your contribution is our most powerful tool!
Casa Grande Main Street is not your average Downtown!
Accredited by Main Street America, we use their proven approach to enhance the Historic Downtown experience by focusing on Main Street’s four pillars; economic vitality, design, promotion, and organization.
We revitalize; not demolish, by leveraging the bones of our historic downtown. Main Street’s efforts to preserve Casa Grande’s unique history and charm, in-turn, creates a sense of place that cultivates community pride and unity. This is accomplished by the creation and maintenance of numerous Main Street projects:
Neon Sign Park
Main Street Alley & Patio
Sunset Court/Highway 84 Mural
Rose Johnson Murals
Doors to the Past
More than an organization , we are a community movement by the people, for the people. We exist to take action and preserve Casa Grande's authentic charm, while increasing economic vitality. We do this by driving community spirit and participation with events such as:
Celebra! - 1,000 - 1,500 in attendance
Oktoberfest - 1,500 - 2,000 in attendance
Downtown Halloween Stroll - 5,000 - 6,000 in attendance
Annual Street Fair and Car & Bike Show 30,0000 - 40,000 in attendance
Downtown Dinner Roll
We’ve successfully moved forward on our mission by facilitating opportunities for our members to participate in events, promote their businesses to the community, and engage with their customers and audience:
Marketing our members through print & digital media and events
Strengthening community connections by expanding partnerships and collaborations
Increasing foot traffic with events and programs exclusive to our district
Connecting businesses with information, professional resources, professional liaisons, and community networks vested in the success of your business
Beautification Projects to enhance the downtown experience
We continue to expand the vision of Historic Downtown Casa Grande being a destination robust with a thriving hub of a diverse mix of shops, restaurants, things to do and points of interest with the help of our members who believe in Downtown as much as we do!
Be a steward in our mission of shaping the future of the downtown!
W h y p a r t n e r w i t h u s ?
Casa Grande Main Street Memberships
Your contribution matters!
Our architectural heritage, small-town charm, and unique history are worth fighting for--and your contribution is our most powerful tool!
G a i n y e a r - r o u n d b e n e f i t s l i k e d i s c o u n t s , e v e n t a c c e s s a n d p a r t i c i p a t i o n , a n d m a r k e t i n g
o p p o r t u n i t i e s . A m p l i f y y o u r v o i c e i n s h a p i n g H i s t o r i c D o w n t o w n C a s a G r a n d e .
Casa Grande Main Street is not your average Downtown!
$ 1 0 0 o f f A n n u a l S t r e e t F a i r ( e x c l u d e s F r i e n d s o f M a i n s t r e e t )
Accredited by Main Street America, we use their proven approach to enhance the Historic Downtown experience by focusing on Main Street’s four pillars; economic vitality, design, promotion, and organization.
E a r l y a c c e s s a n d p r o m o t i o n a l o p p o r t u n i t i e s t o e x c i t i n g e v e n t s l i k e
C a s a G r a n d e A n n u a l S t r e e t F a i r a n d C a r & B i k e S h o w
H a l l o w e e n S t r o l l
A c c e s s t o E v e n t s a n d Ve n u e s e x c l u s i v e t o D o w n t o w n C a s a G r a n d e
R e c o g n i t i o n i n o u r p r i n t p u b l i c a t i o n s a n d o n l i n e p l a t f o r m s
L i s t i n g i n M a i n S t r e e t F O C U S p r i n t e d s e m i - a n n u a l l y
We revitalize; not demolish, by leveraging the bones of our historic downtown. Main Street’s efforts to preserve Casa Grande’s unique history and charm, in-turn, creates a sense of place that cultivates community pride and unity. This is accomplished by the creation and maintenance of numerous Main Street projects:
S o c i a l m e d i a p l a t f o r m s
I n s i d e r k n o w l e d g e o f u p c o m i n g p r o j e c t s a n d i n i t i a t i v e s
Ta r g e t e d R e a c h : R e a c h a d e d i c a t e d a u d i e n c e p a s s i o n a t e a b o u t s u p p o r t i n g l o c a l b u s i n e s s e s a n d
Neon Sign Park
Main Street Alley & Patio
p r e s e r v i n g o u r t o w n ' s u n i q u e c h a r a c t e r .
Sunset Court/Highway 84 Mural
N e t w o r k i n g O p p o r t u n i t i e s : C o n n e c t w i t h k e y d e c i s i o n - m a k e r s , f e l l o w s p o n s o r s , a n d c o m m u n i t y
p a r t n e r s
Rose Johnson Murals
P o s i t i v e B r a n d A s s o c i a t i o n : A l i g n y o u r b r a n d w i t h a r e s p e c t e d o r g a n i z a t i o n c o m m i t t e d t o
Doors to the Past
s u s t a i n a b l e d o w n t o w n g r o w t h .
A b i l i t y t o h a v e y o u r v o i c e a n d i n p u t h e a r d b y s i t t i n g o n t h e M a i n S t r e e t B o a r d o f D i r e c t o r s o r a
More than an organization , we are a community movement by the people, for the people. We exist to take action and preserve Casa Grande's authentic charm, while increasing economic vitality. We do this by driving community spirit and participation with events such as:
M a i n S t r e e t C o m m i t t e e
A s a 5 0 1 C ( 3 ) a l l d o n a t i o n s a r e t a x d e d u c t i b l e
Celebra! - 1,000 - 1,500 in attendance
Oktoberfest - 1,500 - 2,000 in attendance
Downtown Halloween Stroll - 5,000 - 6,000 in attendance
M a i n S t r e e t S t e w a r d ( 5 0 o r f e w e r e m p l o y e e s )
Annual Street Fair and Car & Bike Show 30,0000 - 40,000 in attendance
Downtown Dinner Roll
U n s u r e w h e t h e r y o u a r e a M a i n S t r e e t S t e w a r d o r M a i n S t r e e t M i s s i o n S u p p o r t e r ?
S e n d u s a n e m a i l a t : D o w n t o w n @ c g m a i l b o x . c o m
We’ve successfully moved forward on our mission by facilitating opportunities for our members to participate in events, promote their businesses to the community, and engage with their customers and audience:
L i s t i n g o n D o w n t o w n D i r e c t o r y S i g n ( w i t h a d d - o n p r i c e o f $ 5 0 )
F i r s t c h o i c e i n e v e n t p a r t i c i p a t i o n ( w h e n a p p l i c a b l e )
I n c l u s i o n i n P r i n t & D i g i t a l M e d i a
Marketing our members through print & digital media and events
L i s t i n g i n M a i n S t r e e t F O C U S a n d o n l i n e d i r e c t o r y
Strengthening community connections by expanding partnerships and collaborations
D i r e c t p u b l i c e x p o s u r e f r o m M a i n S t r e e t e v e n t s : 1 , 0 0 0 - 4 0 , 0 0 0 p e o p l e i n f o o t t r a f f i c
Increasing foot traffic with events and programs exclusive to our district
D i r e c t b e n e f i t s o f M a i n S t r e e t ’ s b e a u t i f i c a t i o n e f f o r t s , p r o j e c t s , a n d p r o g r a m s
A d v e r t i s i n g O p p o r t u n i t i e s ( p r i n t , d i g i t a l , a n d e - b l a s t s )
Connecting businesses with information, professional resources, professional liaisons, and community networks vested in the success of your business
$ 1 0 0 o f f S t r e e t F a i r B o o t h , o r s t o r e f r o n t a c c e s s d u r i n g S t r e e t F a i r ( g a p i n b o o t h s )
Beautification Projects to enhance the downtown experience
E x p o s u r e f r o m D o w n t o w n D i s t r i c t a d v e r t i s i n g
I n c l u s i o n i n M a i n S t r e e t d e c o r a n d b e a u t i f i c a t i o n e f f o r t s
We continue to expand the vision of Historic Downtown Casa Grande being a destination robust with a thriving hub of a diverse mix of shops, restaurants, things to do and points of interest with the help of our members who believe in Downtown as much as we do!
M a i n S t r e e t S t e w a r d
N o n - P r o f i t M a i n S t r e e t S t e w a r d
Be a steward in our mission of shaping the future of the downtown!
L o c a t e d a l o n g t h e m a i n D o w n t o w n C o r r i d o r , w h e r e e v e n t s a n d p r o j e c t s a r e l o c a t e d
L o c a t e d a l o n g t h e m a i n D o w n t o w n C o r r i d o r , w h e r e e v e n t s a n d p r o j e c t s a r e l o c a
M a i n S t r e e t M i s s i o n S u p p o r t e r ( 5 0 o r f e w e r e m p l o y e e s )
N o t l o c a t e d a l o n g t h e m a i n e v e n t a n d p r o j e c t c o r r i d o r ? D o n ’ t w o r r y ! Yo u c a n s t i l l
s u p p o r t o u r e f f o r t s a n d r e c e i v e m e m b e r b e n e f i t s !
F r i e n d s o f M a i n S t r e e t
F o r i n d i v i d u a l s o r f a m i l i e s
w h o w a n t t o d i r e c t l y i m p a c t
o u r c o m m u n i t y, a n d s u p p o r t
o u r m i s s i o n a n d v i s i o n f o r
H i s t o r i c D o w n t o w n C a s a
G r a n d e , !
L i s t e d a s “ F r i e n d o f M a i n
S t r e e t ” i n t h e M a i n S t r e e t
F O C U S a n d o n M a i n S t r e e t
w e b s i t e
F r e e M a i n S t r e e t s w a g
i t e m ( c h a n g e s y e a r l y )
S o c i a l M e d i a s h o u t - o u t s
B u s i n e s s S u p p o r t e r
F o r b u s i n e s s e s n o t l o c a t e d
a l o n g t h e m a i n D o w n t o w n
C o r r i d o r w h e r e e v e n t s a n d
p r o j e c t s a r e l o c a t e d .
B u s i n e s s l i s t i n g i n M a i n S t r e e t
F O C U S a n d o n l i n e d i r e c t o r y
$ 1 0 0 o f f S t r e e t F a i r b o o t h
F i r s t c h o i c e i n p a r t i c i p a t i n g i n
D o w n t o w n H a l l o w e e n S t r o l l
a n d o t h e r e v e n t s
A b i l i t y t o h a v e p r o m o s
f e a t u r e d o n s o c i a l m e d i a a n d
i n e - b l a s t ( s o c i a l m e d i a
a u d i e n c e o f 6 , 0 0 0 - 8 , 0 0 0 , e -
b l a s t a u d i e n c e o f 1 , 7 0 0 )
N o n - P r o f i t S u p p o r t e r
F o r N o n - P r o f i t o r g a n i z a t i o n s
n o t l o c a t e d a l o n g t h e m a i n
D o w n t o w n C o r r i d o r w h e r e
e v e n t s a n d p r o j e c t s a r e
l o c a t e d
B u s i n e s s l i s t i n g i n M a i n
S t r e e t F O C U S a n d o n l i n e
d i r e c t o r y $ 1 0 0 o f f S t r e e t F a i r b o o t h
F i r s t c h o i c e i n p a r t i c i p a t i n g
i n D o w n t o w n H a l l o w e e n
S t r o l l a n d o t h e r e v e n t s
A b i l i t y t o h a v e p r o m o s
f e a t u r e d o n s o c i a l m e d i a
a n d i n e - b l a s t ( s o c i a l m e d i a
a u d i e n c e o f 6 , 0 0 0 - 8 , 0 0 0 ,
e - b l a s t a u d i e n c e o f 1 , 7 0 0 )
$ 7 5 $ 1 5 0 $ 5 0
M a i n S t r e e t C o r p o r a t e P a r t n e r s ( m o r e t h a n 5 0 e m p l o y e e s )
O u r C o r p o r a t e P a r t n e r s a r e v i t a l i n h e l p i n g o u r o r g a n i z a t i o n r e v i t a l i z e H i s t o r i c
D o w n t o w n C a s a G r a n d e !
M a i n S t r e e t C o r p o r a t e
S u p p o r t e r
F o r b u s i n e s s e s l o c a t e d i n s i d e
o r o u t s i d e o f t h e D o w n t o w n
D i s t r i c t
B u s i n e s s l i s t i n g u n d e r
“ D o w n t o w n C o r p o r a t e
P a r t n e r ” i n t h e M a i n S t r e e t
F O C U S a n d o n M a i n S t r e e t
w e b s i t e
$ 1 0 0 o f f S t r e e t F a i r b o o t h
F i r s t c h o i c e i n p a r t i c i p a t i n g
i n D o w n t o w n H a l l o w e e n
S t r o l l a n d o t h e r e v e n t s w h e n
a p p l i c a b l e .
A b i l i t y t o h a v e p r o m o s
f e a t u r e d o n s o c i a l m e d i a a n d
i n e - b l a s t ( s o c i a l m e d i a
a u d i e n c e o f 6 , 0 0 0 - 8 , 0 0 0 ,
e - b l a s t a u d i e n c e o f 1 , 7 0 0 )
D i r e c t p u b l i c e x p o s u r e f r o m
M a i n S t r e e t e v e n t s : 2 , 0 0 0 -
4 0 , 0 0 0 p e o p l e i n f o o t t r a f f i c
D i r e c t b e n e f i t s o f M a i n
S t r e e t ’ s b e a u t i f i c a t i o n
e f f o r t s , p r o j e c t s , a n d
p r o g r a m s
I n s i d e o f D o w n t o w n - $ 7 0 0
O u t s i d e o f D o w n t o w n - $ 5 0 0
M a i n S t r e e t C o r p o r a t e
P a r t n e r
F o r b u s i n e s s e s n o t l o c a t e d
a l o n g t h e m a i n D o w n t o w n
C o r r i d o r w h e r e e v e n t s a n d
p r o j e c t s a r e l o c a t e d .
B u s i n e s s l i s t i n g u n d e r
“ M a i n S t r e e t C o r p o r a t e
P a r t n e r ” i n M a i n S t r e e t
F O C U S a n d o n l i n e
d i r e c t o r y
$ 1 0 0 o f f S t r e e t F a i r b o o t h
A b i l i t y t o h a v e p r o m o s
f e a t u r e d o n s o c i a l m e d i a
a n d i n e - b l a s t ( s o c i a l
m e d i a a u d i e n c e o f 6 , 0 0 0 -
8 , 0 0 0 , e - b l a s t a u d i e n c e o f
1 , 7 0 0 )
F i r s t c h o i c e i n
p a r t i c i p a t i n g i n D o w n t o w n
H a l l o w e e n S t r o l l a n d o t h e r
e v e n t s w h e n a p p l i c a b l e .
A $ 2 5 0 S t r e e t F a i r
s p o n s o r s h i p ( B u s i n e s s
l i s t e d i n t y p e s e t o n p r o m o s
a n d c a r s h o w s h i r t )
$ 1 , 2 0 0
M a i n S t r e e t C o r p o r a t e
S p o n s o r
F o r b u s i n e s s w h o w i s h t o
h a v e a s t r o n g p r e s e n c e i n
h e l p i n g C a s a G r a n d e M a i n
S t r e e t m e e t t h e i r g o a l s
L a r g e b u s i n e s s l o g o a n d
r e c o g n i t i o n a s a C o r p o r a t e
S p o n s o r i n M a i n S t r e e t
F O C U S a n d o n M a i n S t r e e t
w e b s i t e
A b i l i t y t o h a v e p r o m o s
f e a t u r e d o n s o c i a l m e d i a a n d i n e - b l a s t ( s o c i a l m e d i a a u d i e n c e o f 6 , 0 0 0 - 8 , 0 0 0 , e - b l a s t a u d i e n c e o f 1 , 7 0 0 )
A $ 2 , 5 0 0 S t r e e t F a i r
S p o n s o r s h i p ( p r o m i n e n t
l o g o o n p r o m o s a n d c a r s h o w s h i r t , f r e e b o o t h , e t c )
A $ 1 , 0 0 0 Te r m i n u s D a y s
S p o n s o r s h i p ( l o g o o n p r o m o s )
F i r s t c h o i c e i n p a r t i c i p a t i n g i n D o w n t o w n H a l l o w e e n
S t r o l l a n d o t h e r e v e n t s w h e n a p p l i c a b l e
$ 5 , 0 0 0
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Calendar of Events
JULY
YRHAP ALL ARTS OPEN MIC
July 13th
5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
@ Heritage Hall
AUGUST
YRHAP ALL ARTS OPEN MIC
August 10th
5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
@ Heritage Hall
SEPTEMBER
THE OUTSIDERS
September 7th, 8th, 14th - 16th
@ BlackBox Theatre
YRHAP ALL ARTS OPEN MIC
September 14th
5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
@ Heritage Hall
CELEBRA! HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
September 20th
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
@ Historic Downtown Casa Grande
OCTOBER
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
October 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th
@ BlackBox Theatre
HAUNTED HOUSE
October 17th - 19th, 24th - 26th
@ BlackBox Theatre
OKTOBERFEST
October 19th
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
@ Historic Downtown Casa Grande
DOWNTOWN HALLOWEEN STROLL
October 26th
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
@ Historic Downtown Casa Grande
Calendar of Events
NOVEMBER
VETERANS DAY PARADE
November 2nd
JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH
November 2nd, 3rd, 8th - 10th
@ BlackBox Theatre
DOWNTOWN DINNER ROLL
November 9th
5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
GREATEST OF THE GRANDE WINNERS ANNOUNCEMENT
November 20th
5:00 p.m.
@ Neon Sign Park
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
November 29th
DECEMBER
ELECTRIC LIGHT PARADE
December 7th
CINDERELLA
December 7th, 8th, 13th - 15th
@ BlackBox Theatre
JANUARY
24TH ANNUAL STREET FAIR AND CAR & BIKE SHOW
January 18th & 19th
@ Historic Downtown Casa Grande
1 – 4 DOWNTOWN DINNER ROLL
5 & 6 KEEP DOWNTOWN BEAUTIFUL
7 & 8 ANNUAL STREET FAIR AND CAR & BIKE SHOW, AZ SCENE FROM ABOVE 9 & 10 FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY
To create these drawings, I start with about ten reference photos of whatever place I am going to illustrate. I try to have photos of different times of day and different angles to make sure I can see fine details underneath shadows and other imperfections. I work digitally but do a mix of freehand and trace illustration to accomplish these drawings. The digital drawings are 30 inches by 30 inches in size, and are quite large when blown up to their actual proportions
Each drawing takes an average of 1012 hours - the process is highly meditative. I often listen to music or NPR, and draw every fine line and detail - every crack in the pavement on a driveway, every line in the bricks, every slant and shadow on the facade lettering of a business. This process can become almost mindless after a point, where I am focused on such a microscopic detail of the illustration that I am simply thinking about completing this rather than the sum of all of the lines.
When the drawing has been
completed as a raw illustration without color, I then begin sampling the colors from the original illustration to repaint and texture the illustration, square by square, until it has a palette that represents what was originally there.
I sometimes choose a single color from which to do iterations - a blue or a yellow or a pink. I will only use grays, light colors, and other variations to create the entire image. I love how grays and other dull colors can bring the brightest color in an image alive.
When this is all said and done, I bring the illustration up to full size on my largest monitor and scan it for any imperfections. It is then ready to go! I print it and frame it, and bring it to the business (whenever possible) to make sure they have the first copy. In some cases I find them online and send them a digital copy first. But it's my goal to ensure any business owner sees this work.
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