Economic Development E-Newsletter | August 25, 2021 |
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Register today for The Startup Connection 2021! |
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Join us for Chandler Innovations' annual The Startup Connection on Sep. 17-18. Designed for the startup community, the two-day event provides an opportunity for business owners to connect with and learn from business counselors and other entrepreneurs.
On Friday, Sep. 17, there will be a reception at the Crowne Plaza Hotel and Resort with cocktails, an introduction from Mayor Hartke, founder's spotlight, and Chandler Innovations year in review. The festivities will run from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
On Saturday, Sep. 18, there will be a full day of workshops at the ASU Chandler Innovation Center, located at 249 E. Chicago Street. Registration starts at 7 a.m. with sessions from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be seven workshops covering different topics of interest and a panel discussion to end the day.
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Array Technologies signs lease at The Offices at Chandler Viridian |
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Array Technologies, which recently announced a capital infusion of $500 million from Blackstone, has leased a 28,608 square foot space at The Offices at Chandler Viridian. The company is expanding and will relocate its current Chandler office to the larger space.
"Array Technologies is a valued member of Chandler's business community and we are thrilled to see them recommit to Chandler with this long-term lease on Price Corridor," stated Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke. "We are confident that Chandler offers the skilled workforce, top-notch educational opportunities, and diverse housing options that will allow Array Technologies to grow into the future."
Over the company's 30-year history, Array Technologies has expanded its manufacturing base in the United States to become a global provider of solar tracking solutions. Trackers move solar panels throughout the day to maintain an optimal orientation to the sun, which significantly increases their energy productions. As the global market for utility-scale tracked solar expands, so too does Array, with projects and offices in a growing number of countries.
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State of Arizona launches Back to Work Small Business Hiring and Retention Program with grants up to $10,000 |
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The State of Arizona has launched the Back to Work Small Business Hiring and Retention Program to help small, locally owned or operated businesses hire and retain employees. The program will fund up to $10,000 in expenditures for employee hiring/signing incentives, relocation incentives for employees that are moving to take an open position, and/or employee retention incentives. There is a cap of $1,000 per employee and 25 percent of the awarded amount may be used for other business expenses.
Eligibility
- 5 - 25 Arizona employees
- Owned and operated in the state of Arizona, including franchises with corporate headquarters in other states, but with locally owned franchise establishments
- Incorporated before January 1, 2020
- Must be renting or leasing a physical location; may not be working from home or remotely as an independent contractor
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ICYMI: 810 Billiards & Bowling makes Arizona debut in Chandler |
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810 Billiards & Bowling, a South Carolina-based entertainment center concept, has opened just south of Chandler Fashion Center at 3455 W Frye Road. It is the brand's first franchisee-owned location and the first outside of South Carolina.
The 20,500-square-foot center has 12 bowling lanes, five billiards tables, corn hole, shuffleboard, darts, an arcade and sports bar. The restaurant features classic American foods, including pizza, wings and burgers.
It is a great example of adaptive reuse in Chandler, repurposing vacant retail space.
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Volunteers/sponsors needed for Chandler's Make a Difference Day on Saturday, Oct. 23 |
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Every year, the City of Chandler hosts For Our City Day, a local volunteer and community building opportunity that brings together hundreds of volunteers and residents to celebrate National Make a Difference Day, which falls on Saturday, Oct. 23.
Planning is already underway and City staff has worked closely with neighborhood leaders to identify more than 180 projects in need of completion located in the neighborhoods of Armstrong, Galveston and the Historic Silk Stocking District near downtown Chandler.
Volunteers are needed to assist with yard care/spreading rock, painting home exteriors, fence repair, alley clean up and more. In addition to volunteers, event sponsors are needed to help fund this endeavor.
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