One of the things I love about Chandler is that people truly want to be here. Businesses want to be here. Families want to raise their children here. And companies continue to choose Chandler because of our quality of life, strong infrastructure, business-friendly environment and talented workforce. But as our business community grows, we have to ask ourselves an important … [More]
Connecting Business with the Financial Resources to Grow
Access to capital and strong banking relationships are essential to building, sustaining and growing a successful business. Whether a company is launching a new venture, expanding operations, investing in equipment or navigating changing economic conditions, having the right financial partner can make all the difference. This year, In Business Magazine is pleased to … [More]
Bridging the Gap between Gen Z and Today’s Employers
Compensate for social factors behind the disconnect
Generation Z is getting older. More are hitting the job market and starting their careers. However, recent data indicates a significant disconnect between Gen Z men entering the workforce and employers. While the national unemployment rate is 4.4%, it varies for specific groups of people. The unemployment rate for young Gen Z men ages 19–24 is around 9%, almost twice the … [More]
Taiwan Chip Supplier Opens First U.S. Plant in Glendale
The first work planned for Gudeng Precision Industrial Co.’s new Glendale manufacturing plant is aircraft machining. For a company whose products help protect wafers and chipmaking masks, the aerospace start reflects the two industries it intends to serve from its first U.S. production site. The Taiwan-based company celebrated the opening Oct. 6. Its 12,000-square-foot … [More]
Southwest Valley Cultural Hub Completed
Built by McCarthy Building Companies, the Hilltop Theatre and Concert Hall recently opened on the Agua Fria Union High School District’s new School for the Arts campus in Litchfield Park. The new cultural and educational hub for the Southwest Valley includes a 34,034-square-foot venue featuring a 750-seat theatre, a grand lobby with art gallery and a two-story backstage area … [More]
Reshaping Roosevelt Row
Intersection Development, a Phoenix-based real estate development firm, will break ground on SISU Roosevelt and Arcada on Friday, Nov. 6. Together, the projects represent more than $70 million in investment, pairing 125 new residences with the preservation and reuse of historic buildings for Clive Collective’s latest dining concepts. Designed by räkkhaus, SISU takes its name … [More]
Denim, Diamonds and a Night to Remember: Chandler Honors Its Best
Every community has its quiet heroes: the teacher who stays late, the business owner who shows up for every fundraiser, the first responder who puts others first. On Thursday, May 28, Chandler gave them the spotlight they deserve. Hundreds of community leaders, educators, business professionals and supporters came together for the 39th Annual Chandler Chamber Community Awards, … [More]
Staying Ahead of Arizona’s Changing Economy
In a rapidly changing economy, staying informed is no longer optional. It is an advantage. Through its Economic Update Series, the Chandler Chamber of Commerce brings together industry experts, business leaders and community stakeholders to examine the trends shaping Arizona’s future and what they mean for businesses across the East Valley. Earlier this year, the Chamber’s … [More]
Come Home to Patricia’s Pizza
“There’s no place like home,” Dorothy famously said in The Wizard of Oz. But Melissa Maggiore Meyer makes a pretty close second at Patricia’s Pizza in north Scottsdale. Is it the brick oven facing the dining room? The wide-open kitchen that embraces the room? The portraits of family? The abiding atmosphere is one of homey warmth and welcoming. And it is tribute to her … [More]
2027 Lexus ES 350h
The 2027 Lexus ES 350h gives a familiar sedan a considerably bolder outline. Its eighth-generation redesign, introduced for 2026, brings a sharply defined nose, a sweeping roofline and a single rear light bar with illuminated Lexus lettering. The changes are particularly visible in profile, where the rear cabin tapers sharply. The proportions have changed, too: The body is … [More]
