Chandler Economic Development Update (5/31/2017)

CHANDLER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE : MAY 31, 2017

DeMichele Group Purchases New Building and Announces Move to Chandler Airpark Area

DeMichele Group, a provider of advanced software and equipment for storefront and curtain wall systems, recently announced its purchase of a new, approximately 17,000-square-foot industrial building near the northwest corner of Stearman Drive and Douglas Drive in the Chandler Airpark Area. The company hopes to move into the space within the next month.

"Our growing business required an expansion of space, from 9,000 square feet to 17,149 square feet," said Brian Hefner, Owner and President at DeMichele Group. The facility's convenient location was also a selling point for the company. Located less than a mile from the Loop 202 SanTan Freeway, the property offers easy access from all parts of the East Valley as well as proximity to retail, entertainment and service amenities.

City Issues RFP for Redevelopment of
City-owned Property in Downtown Chandler

The City of Chandler has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to development firms interested in purchasing and developing what is known as Site 7, approximately 1.77 acres of City-owned property near the southeast corner of Arizona Avenue and Chandler Boulevard. The site is at the gateway of Downtown Chandler, a regional destination that hosts more than 70 special events each year and is home to a growing collection of restaurants, retailers, and office users.

The intent of the RFP is to identify a development team that has the vision, experience, financial strength, and capacity to transform this highly visible and accessible property into a signature mixed-use project. The deadline to submit proposals is July 18th.

Watch: Travel Savvy Video Highlights Chandler's Excellent Work-Life Balance

The final installment in a series of Chandler-themed videos has been published on Travel Savvy TV. The video features Infusionsoft, a Chandler-based software firm that specializes in sales and marketing solutions for small businesses. Brina Kaiser, Product Marketing Manager at Infusionsoft, provides insight into the company's unique, employee-focused work culture and also shares her thoughts on why Chandler is the perfect place to grow a business.

Basha Library to Host Small Business Development Workshops

Three small business development workshops will be held at Basha Library in June and July. There is no cost to participate and topics will include:

Why Chandler is a great place to do business
Available City and Chamber of Commerce resources
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) resources, including assistance with developing a business plan
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) resources, including loan programs for small businesses

The first workshop is scheduled for June 14th at 6 p.m and will focus on City and Chamber of Commerce resources. Additional information is available on the library's website. Registration is encouraged as space is limited.