City of Chandler Economic Development

As we close out #GlobalEntrepreneurshipWeek, here are a few reminders for local entrepreneurs: 1?? Chandler Endeavor is a FREE, community-driven incubator designed to advance early-stage and growth-stage ventures, offering tailored support that ignites innovation and empowers you to achieve big results.?You can sign up anytime. ??Learn more about the program here: https://lnkd.in/g5U4RhbK 2?? The next monthly forum will be held on Wednesday, December 4th, from 5-7pm at ACIC. This insightful session is designed to help you expand into new customer segments and unlock growth opportunities focusing on refining your pitch. ??Learn more and RSVP to attend today: https://lnkd.in/g-PUi2vq ? 3?? The Chandler Endeavor Venture Challenge deadline has been extended through Sunday, November 24th! If you haven't yet applied to pitch your venture and compete for up to $5,000 — this is your chance! Finalists will be notified on December 9th, and the final event will take place on December 18th. ??Learn more and apply here:https://lnkd.in/g9aBsYES #InnovateAtChandlerEndeavor #ChandlerAZ #startupsupport #yesPHX | City of Chandler, Arizona | Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute at Arizona State University

Your support of Chandler's small businesses matters this holiday season! We are fortunate to have thousands of locally-owned businesses in our neighborhoods that?are the backbone of our community, creating jobs, boosting our local economy and providing local character to City of Chandler, Arizona. When you #ChooseChandler and spend locally, not only are you helping grow our region's economy, but you're also helping grow the dreams of Chandler entrepreneurs and neighbors. With the holidays quickly approaching, Visit Chandler put together a quick round up of a few locally made products which make the perfect gifts! ? #shoplocal #chandleraz #smallbusinesssupport #giftideas #localgifts

Today we wanted to showcase another Chandler Endeavor Client who is doing some innovative things in the healthcare tech space. TrialNAV, is a oncology focused clinical trial consulting and software solution development company founded by Brenda Muriera. The company was started to help bridge the gap between the?research?industry,?clinical coordinating sites, and the?patients with the goal of increasing clinical trial enrollment and treatment options for cancer patients. We are proud to have innovative companies like #TrialNAV participating in the Chandler Endeavor Venture Innovation Incubator program. ?? Learn more about this company here: https://trialnav.com ??Learn more about Chandler Endeavor program here: https://lnkd.in/g5U4RhbK

This morning we celebrated the grand opening of AutoNation USA's newest dealership here in #ChandlerAZ! Their state-of-the-art dealership is located conveniently off the Loop 202 in the #AirparkArea, and offers an extensive selection of high-quality used cars. They currently have 29 employees, but are looking to fill a variety of positions. To explore the available job opportunities, click here: https://lnkd.in/gK-Eenq9 ?? 1520 S. Gilbert Rd, Chandler, Arizona 85286 ?? https://lnkd.in/gqbkZ7-5

#ICYMI: Chandler Endeavor Client, EnKoat, was recently featured on FOX10 Phoenix for the product they created for commercial buildings. The founders, Matthew Aguayo and Aashay Arora, explain how it works, and the energy costs it's shown to save. In other exciting news, #EnKoat was also recently selected as a finalist in Arizona Commerce Authority's Arizona Innovation Challenge! ?? Check out the other finalist here: https://lnkd.in/gp2TkyVU #GEW24 #globalentrepreneurshipweek #chandleraz #yesphx #startupspotlight | City of Chandler, Arizona | Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute at Arizona State University

Last week our #EconDev team met with Colliers Engineering & Design (CED) at their Chandler office located in the #AirparkArea. CED is currently working on dozen of projects throughout Arizona, for clients such as industrial and residential developers, land brokers, and more. With three offices throughout the Valley, CED has approximately 35 full-time employees working out of their #ChandlerAZ office with plans to grow their operations. Employees include civil engineers, land surveyors, land use planners, GIS specialists, CAD technicians, and environmental engineers. Learn more about this company and open opportunities here: https://lnkd.in/giAtgzer Darrell Wilson, PE | Ty Wilson | Joseph Abeita | City of Chandler, Arizona | Colliers Engineering & Design| HILGARTWILSON

It's National Entrepreneur's Day! ?? Today we are spotlighting the Chandler Endeavor Venture Innovation Incubator, which is a free program for entrepreneurs launched by the City of Chandler, Arizona and Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute at Arizona State University, focused on advancing the development of early-stage and growth-stage ventures by providing access to highly tailored support and resources. Below is a sampling of what is offered to prepare founders for the next stage of their venture: ?? Monthly Forums — Feature advice from successful entrepreneurs and are open to everybody.? ?? Founder Fridays — An accountability group of founders who are part of the cohort tracks meet up to collaborate and grow. ??Expert Mentorship — Collaborate with experts in the community providing insights and guidance to founders, enhancing the learning experience. ??Learning Modules — The Edson E+I Institute has created self-guided online learning modules to teach entrepreneurship concepts. ??Pitch Competitions— Various opportunities to pitch for funding for your venture. To learn more or join the community, click here: https://lnkd.in/g5U4RhbK #NationalEntrepreneursDay #chandleraz #chandlerendeavorprogram #innovation #yesPHX #startup #entrepreneur #startupresources

This week is #GlobalEntrepreneurshipWeek! Throughout the week, we will be sharing the support and resources available for startups here in #ChandlerAZ. We are excited to kick it off by highlighting the E+I@ACIC Coworking Space, which provides entrepreneurs with access to free workspace in the heart of Downtown Chandler. Features include: ?? 16 open workstations with monitors all available on a first-come, first-serve basis. ??Reservable conference room with audiovisual equipment. ??Two Poppin' Pods (private meeting areas). ??Moveable table clusters. Entrepreneurs interested in using the Coworking space must?register to be a user (which is quick & easy). Learn more about the resources available to #entrepreneurs here: https://lnkd.in/gxgM9WWz #EntrepreneurshipIsForEveryone #GEW2024 #coworkingspace | Global Entrepreneurship Network | Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | City of Chandler, Arizona | Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute at Arizona State University

Our #EconDev team will be attending Consultant Connect's #ECONOMIX2024 conference and meeting with #siteselectors this week in Salt Lake City, Utah. If you are attending, be sure to connect with Ryan Kaup and find out what the City of Chandler, Arizona has to offer your #office and #industrial clients. #CommercialRealEstate #OfficeSpace #IndustrialSpace #ChandlerAZ #CRE #sitesearch #businessadvantages

Arizona has a rich history in aerospace and defense with the fourth highest concentration of aerospace manufacturing jobs in the nation. Chandler is part of this tradition and home to many companies supporting this thriving industry cluster. Learn more about a few of the leading Aviation and Aerospace companies such as Iridium, AvAir, TurbineAero, Aero-Zone, Inc. and others with operations in our community here: https://lnkd.in/gu5QvRdZ #aviation #aerospace #chandleraz #NationalAviationHistory | City of Chandler, Arizona