Intel Corporation and the U.S. Department of Commerce have reached agreement on terms to award the company up to $7.86 billion in direct funding for its commercial semiconductor manufacturing projects under the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act.

The award will support Intel's previously announced plans to advance critical semiconductor manufacturing and advanced packaging projects at its sites in Chandler as well as New Mexico, Ohio, and Oregon.

In Chandler, Intel is investing more than $32 billion to build two new leading-edge chip factories and modernize an existing fab at its Ocotillo campus that will produce the world's most advanced logic chips.

Intel news release

The City of Chandler is inviting science-oriented companies and organizations to participate as exhibitors in the Chandler Innovation Fair on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025.

Now in its 14th year, this free event offers unique opportunities for attendees to explore the discoveries of science engineered in their own backyard. Last year's event featured more than 120 exhibitors from local technology companies and schools, with more than 8,000 attendees.

The city co-hosts the Chandler Innovation Fair with Chandler Unified School District. Once again, there is a competition open to all K-12 schools in the city's boundaries and six winning teams will be awarded a $500 prize for the most educational, most creative, and most passionate projects.

Learn more and register to participate

Shopping local makes a big impact. When you make a purchase at a Chandler business, you are helping more than just that business -- you are also supporting their employees, their vendors, building a stronger business community, and contributing to our local economy.

As an extra incentive to shop local, the city has rolled out a free Choose Chandler Holiday Pass. Let the pass be your guide to discover some of the best places to shop for gifts, grab drinks, enjoy tasty bites, and find things to do in Chandler. As you shop, sip, dine and play local, you will also collect points and get special offers at participating businesses. The points you accrue can be used to claim Chandler themed swag and entries into mini giveaways.

Learn more at VisitChandler.com

Chandler Endeavor is a free business incubator program sponsored by the city and managed by community entrepreneurship leaders from ASU's J. Orin Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute.

On Wednesday, Dec. 18, Chandler Endeavor invites you to attend its Venture Challenge pitch competition. Watch as founders pitch for a chance to win up to $5,000 in funding to advance their business plans. There will also be free food, drinks, and networking opportunities with local entrepreneurs and the Chandler community.

Date: Wednesday, Dec. 18

Time: 5 - 7 p.m.

Location: ASU Chandler Innovation Center, 249 E Chicago St

Register to attend