Last week, President Joe Biden visited Chandler to announce the U.S. Department of Commerce and Intel Corporation have reached terms on $8.5 billion in direct federal funding under the CHIPS and Science Act. The direct funding, coupled with anticipated investment tax credits and CHIPS Act loans, will support Intel projects to expand fab capacity and capabilities in Chandler, New Mexico, Oregon and Ohio.

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 currently has 12,000 workers based in Chandler and will add another 3,000 workers once the new fabs are operational.

Are you a small or mid-size business owner interested in learning more about the ins and outs of commercial leasing? Join us on Tuesday, April 23 for a workshop facilitated by industry experts that will provide attendees with the fundamentals of commercial lease negotiation and mistakes to avoid when negotiating your next lease.

Workshop facilitators include:

Workshop is free to attend, but registration is required. Learn more and RSVP today.

Throughout the spring, the City of Chandler will host essential business courses for Hispanic business owners thanks to a partnership with DAS Foundation and East Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. The courses focus on different topics, run five to 10 weeks, and will be conducted in Spanish.

"We are honored to partner with Chandler's Economic Development Division and the East Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to offer these transformative business courses in Spanish," said Regina Uribe, executive director at DAS Foundation. "By providing education in Spanish, we aim to bridge the gap and support East Valley residents who may not have access to many resources in their native language."

Business Courses:

• Basic Finance: five-week course starting April 2
• Digital Marketing & Sales: five-week course starting May 7
• Business Fundamentals: 10-week course starting April 3

All classes will be held in the evening at the Downtown Chandler Public Library. Attendees have the option to participate in person or virtually.

Register for workshops

The latest issue of AZ Business magazine features nine of the state's most respected and admired Latina business leaders on its cover. The accompanying article discusses how Latina business leaders are taking leadership roles and paving the way for more to follow.

We would like to congratulate Karla Moran, principal economic development analyst at SRP, for her inclusion in this prestigious group.

Karla is a key resource and advocate for economic development in Chandler. She currently serves on the city's Economic Development Advisory Board (EDAB). The 15 EDAB members represent different areas of the business community, volunteer for a three year term, and provide valuable input on Chandler's economic development program.

On March 14, the Chandler Endeavor business incubator program hosted its first ever East Valley Innovation Night event at the ASU Chandler Innovation Center (ACIC). The event was held to showcase the Chandler Endeavor program, foster connections among members of the startup ecosystem, and engage the broader community in a celebration of entrepreneurship.

Event highlights:

• 173 attendees, including founders, small business owners, investors, educators, students, community members, and local officials.
• 36 program partners and resource providers offered education on how their organizations support small businesses.
• Five companies participated in the first-time venture challenge (selected from a group of 30 applicants).
• Three venture challenge winners were awarded a total of $5,000 in cash prizes (Agoge, Teaching Solved, and Loveur).

Upcoming Chandler Endeavor events:

• Monthly Forum: Wednesday, April 3, 5-7 p.m.
• Pitch In: Wednesday, April 10, 9-10 a.m.
• Founder Friday: Friday, April 12, 9-10 a.m.
• Coffee + Connections: Wednesday, April 17, 9-10 a.m.

More information on Chandler Endeavor program and events