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Entrepreneurs invited to attend the ribbon-cutting and preview of E+I@ACIC Coworking Space at ASU Chandler Innovation Center on Aug. 23
CHANDLER, Ariz. – The Chandler Chamber of Commerce, the City of Chandler and Arizona State University will celebrate the opening of a new community coworking space, E+I @ ACIC, next week with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and public preview. Organized with the assistance of the Chandler Chamber of Commerce, the event will be held at the ASU Chandler Innovation Center, 249 E. Chicago St., Wednesday, Aug. 23, starting at 9:15 a.m.Chandler entrepreneurs and innovators are invited to tour the coworking space and
Exclusive Updates on Workforce Housing at Chandler Chamber Luncheon
Chandler, AZ (August 21, 2023) – Businesses continue to grow and attract many employees to Chandler so it is critical to ensure there is adequate and affordable housing for our workforce. The Chandler Chamber is hosting an Economic Update luncheon, The Ever-Changing Landscape of the Real Estate Market, about the status of workforce housing, commercial re-development, and new Downtown Chandler projects. Terri Kimble, President & CEO of the Chandler Chamber of Commerce said “Chandler continues to grow and
The Journey of Microchip’s Radical Transformation – A Chandler 100 Company
WATCH THE VIDEO INTERVIEW HERE Terri Kimble, President & CEO of the Chandler Chamber of Commerce, conducted an interview with Steve Sanghi, Executive Chair of Microchip Technologies. Microchip Technology went from a failing company losing $10 million a year to one of the most successful semiconductor suppliers in the world gaining a global revenue of over $8 billion a year. The leader behind this transformation? Steve Sanghi, Executive Chair of Microchip. He shares his
Chandler Chamber Hires Vice President of Workforce Development and Government Relations
Chandler, Ariz. (July 26, 2023) – The Chandler Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome Carly Wakefield to the team as the Vice President of Workforce Development and Government Relations.This new role is to further develop a workforce development program to identify the hiring, training, and workforce needs of the Chandler business community and align these needs with our educational partners, employers, and employees.Terri Kimble, President/CEO of the Chandler Chamber said, “We are very excited about
5 Tips for Letting Go of an Employee or Contractor
One of the hardest parts of being a business owner is letting go of employees or contractors when necessary. Terminating your relationship with a contractor or employee can be challenging for many reasons, including potential emotional connections; but if you use these five tips from the Chandler Chamber of Commerce, the task will be easier. 1. Know Your Reason for Termination Human Resource Director reports that one study found that 74% of American employees work for companies with an at-will status,
Simple Startups in Chandler, AZ and How to Get Them Going
The most difficult decision to make when starting a new company is often the first one; what sort of business should you start? Picking the right project will dictate the success or failure of your business, so utilize the following tips from the Chandler Chamber of Commerce to set yourself up for success. Picking the Right Startup When deciding what sort of service to get into, consider the skills you already have. Tidy and detail-oriented entrepreneurs might consider a residential
