Arizona Liver Health (ALH) / Arizona Clinical Trials (ACT) recently celebrated the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art ACT Medical Park in Chandler, Arizona. The 28,000 sq. ft. facility is located at 910 E. Pecos Road.

ACT Medical Park showcases the ACT Phase 1 Unit and the ACT Imaging Center, both designed to offer cutting-edge medical and research services. It also houses Arizona Liver Health, Arizona Clinical Trials, Phase 2-4 Trial Capabilities, VEN Centers, ALH|VEN Pharmacy, and the Arizona State Urological Institute, creating a comprehensive hub for healthcare, research, and wellness.

“We are thrilled to see Arizona Liver Health’s dedication to our community,” said Mayor Kevin Hartke. “Their purchase and transformation of a former gym into a hub for healthcare, research, and wellness spanning over 28,000 sq ft exemplifies their commitment to improving lives. Arizona Liver Health’s focus on the health and wellbeing of our residents underscores their invaluable contribution to Chandler’s vitality and prosperity."

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The Transferable Skills Workshop Series is a collaborative workforce development initiative designed to equip Chandler’s workforce with essential skills for today's dynamic job market. This series is a joint effort between the City of Chandler’s Economic Development Division and Arizona State University’s College of Integrative Sciences and Arts.

Each workshop is free and tailored for job seekers, current employees looking to upskill, and students preparing to enter the workforce. All registered attendees that complete a workshop will receive an ASU and City of Chandler accredited virtual badge that can be added to your resume or LinkedIn profile!

Join us at the ASU Chandler Innovation Center for interactive sessions on:

• Cultural Competency (10/16 from 5-7 PM)
• Digital Literacy (11/06 from 5-7 PM)
• Technology and AI in the Workplace and Classroom (11/13 from 5-7 PM)

Ready to skill up? Register now and secure your spot: https://www.chandleraz.gov/events/transferable-skills-workshop-series

Uptown Chandler is one of the city's five designated employment corridors and covers a four-square-mile area in the northern part of our community. The area is home to a balanced mix of housing and employment uses with more than 20,000 residents, 550 businesses, and 11,870 jobs.

While the area is mostly built out, there are several noteworthy development projects that have recently started or been completed. Below is information on three of these projects and how they are bringing exciting uses to previously vacant buildings and parcels.

On Oct. 2, Chandler Endeavor Venture Incubator will host its next Venture Monthly Forum. This month's forum is for entrepreneurs focused on advancing the critical tools and strategies needed to differentiate their venture and attract investment.

Topics of conversation will include:

• Refining your competitive analysis to identify your market edge and stand out.
• Demonstrating sales traction, using early sales as proof that your solution is viable and scalable.
• Investor-readiness, ensuring your business is aligned with growth expectations.

This forum is designed to help fine-tune your business strategy, improve your investor pitch and make informed, growth-oriented decisions. Dinner will be provided.

Date: Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024

Time: 5-7 PM. Doors open at 4:30PM.

Location: ASU Chandler Innovation Center, 249 E. Chicago St

Save yourself a seat and RSVP

For seven years, Justin Moore was a jet engine mechanic in the Air Force.

But when he left the military to focus on family, Moore traded in a career connected to the sky for the opportunity to get on the ground floor of a new and, what he saw could be, lucrative industry.

This entrepreneurial move has not only made Moore the founder and CEO of Agoge, his company centered around sustainable protein derived from hemp, but also one of the success stories to emerge from the Chandler Endeavor Venture Innovation Incubator program.

Click here for the full story on Justin Moore, his business, and the support he has received through the Chandler Endeavor program.