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ICYMI: City of Chandler and Clarivate Analytics Announce New Center of Excellence
The City of Chandler announced that Clarivate Analytics plc, a global leader in providing trusted insights and analytics to accelerate the pace of innovation, has signed a 30,000 square foot lease at Chandler Viridian, located in the Price Corridor Employment Center at 3133 W. Frye Road. Clarivate expects to employ approximately 150 people at this Class A office building.

" Companies like Clarivate Analytics can choose anywhere in the world to locate a new Center of Excellence and we are thrilled that they chose Chandler," stated Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke. "We continue to see that our educated workforce, award-winning schools, and high quality of life are winning factors that are putting Chandler on the short list for projects like this."

Clarivate’s vision is to improve the way the world creates, protects and advances innovation and to achieve this, it delivers critical data, information, workflow solutions and deep domain expertise to innovators everywhere. The company employs more than 4,300 colleagues in over 40 countries worldwide, headquartered in Philadelphia and London, UK, and publicly traded on the NYSE with stock ticker CCC.

"We were looking for locations that allow us access to a wide talent pool, coupled with affordable living, flexible language skills and easy travel," said Jerre Stead, Executive Chairman and CEO for Clarivate Analytics. "Chandler is an ideal location for our US-based Center of Excellence, and we look forward to starting to recruit local professionals. Here at Clarivate, people are key to our competitive advantage and the foundation of our success. We operate with total dignity, trust and respect for all. Anyone joining our team here will be joining a company that is solidly rooted on our values of aiming for greatness, owning our actions and valuing every voice."

Morsch Machine Expands with New Manufacturing Facility
Founded in 1959 and headquartered in Chandler since 1995, Morsch Machine has steadily expanded its operations over the years. The precision machining firm primarily serves the aerospace industry, supplying components for missile systems, launch vehicles, satellites, and instrumentation for both commercial and defense aircraft. Components are manufactured out of two company-owned facilities in West Chandler totaling about 39,000 square feet.

Based on strong revenue growth, Morsch Machine recently purchased an additional 21,000-square-foot building in West Chandler to enhance its manufacturing capacity. The new building will lead to about 20 new employees within three years, adding to the company's more than 80 employees currently in Chandler.
ICYMI: Chandler Mayor and Council Host State of the City
Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke and the City Council hosted the annual State of the City on Thursday, Feb. 20. This year's theme was Chandler as a Community of Innovation, and the event highlighted a number of Made in Chandler stories. Mayor Hartke also addressed City accomplishments from 2019 and plans for the coming year. Watch the full State of the City on the City of Chandler's YouTube channel.
A Thank You to the Chandler Companies and Organizations That Participated in Chandler Science Spectacular
The City of Chandler and its Economic Development Division would like to thank the following companies and organizations for participating in our Chandler Science Spectacular event on Feb. 8. They showed thousands of attendees how science impacts their daily lives through fun, hands-on activities. The list includes several employers that have been key to growing Chandler's technology workforce and developing our reputation as a Community of Innovation.

  • Arizona Science Center
  • ASU Entrepreneurship + Innovation
  • Census 2020: #iCount 2020
  • Chandler-Gilbert Community College: Electric Utility Technology Program
  • Chandler Environmental Education Center
  • Chandler Fire
  • Chandler Innovations
  • Chandler Police - Forensic Service Section
  • Chandler Public Library
  • Chandler Symphony Orchestra
  • Chandler Wastewater Treatment
  • Code Ninja
  • Chandler Unified School District (CUSD) - ACP Erie
  • CUSD - Basha (Science is Fun)
  • CUSD - Chandler High-CSOhana
  • CUSD - Hamilton High Agricultural Science
  • CUSD - Romero Instructional Resource Center
  • Dignity Kids
  • Engineering for Kids
  • First Things First
  • Game Truck
  • Gina's Face Painting and Fun
  • Girl STEMpowerment
  • Girl Scouts
  • Intel
  • Lakeshore Learning
  • LifeQuest Physical Medicine and Rehab
  • Local Motors
  • Love to Learn
  • Macaroni Kid Chandler
  • MJS Designs
  • Northrop Grumman
  • PGA Tour Superstore
  • Phoenix Tech Nerd
  • Play-Well TEKnologies
  • Si Se Puede Foundation
  • Stantec
  • STEM Sparks/STEAM Publishing
  • Storm Troopers - Dune Sea Garrison
  • UND Aerospace
  • U.S. Navy
  • Waymo
  • Wishes in Stitches Embroidery and Screen Printing
  • Zovio
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Events
City Council Regular Meeting
Feb. 27, 2020
6 p.m.
88 E. Chicago St.
Council Chambers

City Council Study Session
March 23, 2020
6 p.m.
88 E. Chicago St.
Council Chambers

City Council Regular Meeting
March 26, 2020
6 p.m.
88 E. Chicago St.
Council Chambers