The long-awaited opening of the second Casey’s Gas Station and Convenience Store has officially arrived for those in Southwest Michigan. Casey’s newest location officially opened their doors on Friday, December 16th at 5:00 a.m., the new business brings an additional opportunity for travelers on I-94 to stop and experience Bridgman.
A ribbon celebration will be held on Tuesday, December 20th at 10:00 a.m. with the City of Bridgman, Greater Bridgman Chamber & Growth Alliance (CGA), and the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber (SMRC). The public is invited to join the celebration in person.
Casey’s first opened their doors as a general store in 1968 in Boone, Iowa, since then they have grown from the heart of one community to the next. Today, they have over 2,400 locations across 16 states, but still operate with the same purpose “to make life better for communities and guest every day.”
“We are incredibly proud to call Casey’s second Michigan location home. It’s been a privilege and honor to work with the staff through the entire process and we look forward to their involvement in our community,” says Juan Ganum, City Manager for the City of Bridgman.
Bridgman Mayor Jan Trapani adds, “The City of Bridgman is elated to welcome Casey’s to our community, creating a beautiful addition to the commercial corridor at Exit 16.”
Located just off the I-94 interchange at Exit 16, Casey’s built their new location on a previously vacant lot on the corner of Rambo Rd and Red Arrow Highway. The building is the first to hold the new Casey’s rebranded logo and building design.
Bridgman CGA Board President John Bonkoske adds, “Casey’s is an excellent addition to the City of Bridgman bringing active commerce to our interstate exchange. We are hopeful that their presence will begin a domino effect of continued growth and expansion to our area.”
“Like much of Southwest Michigan, Bridgman is poised for continued growth. The addition of Casey’s in Bridgman will undoubtedly bring an expansion of visitors and help spur the continued development of the Red Arrow corridor,” says Arthur Havlicek, President & CEO of the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber.
Known for their homemade pizza, Casey’s has spent the last 35 years perfecting the art of providing a delicious slice or pie to travelers, friends, and families across the Midwest. As the fifth largest pizza chain in the U.S., they’ve become well known for their breakfast pizza, specialty pizzas like Taco, and kid-favorite plain cheese and pepperoni.
– From the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber
