Brewer Science, Inc., a global leader in developing and manufacturing next-generation materials and processes for the microelectronics and optoelectronics industries, announces the opening of a new office and lab in Chandler, Arizona: the Brewer Science Arizona Innovation Center. This expansion strengthens the company’s proximity to key customers, partners, and research collaborators, while providing direct access to the robust talent pool in the Greater Phoenix area.

“We are excited to welcome Brewer Science’s expansion to our business community,” said Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke. “It is global leaders in developing and manufacturing next-generation materials and processes, like Brewer Science, that make Chandler a community of innovation and a thriving hub for the semiconductor industry.”

The Brewer Science Arizona Innovation Center will serve as both a collaborative research space and a customer engagement hub, accelerating product development and shortening the feedback loop from lab to fab. All Brewer Science R&D and manufacturing operations are conducted in the United States, reinforcing the company’s commitment to domestic innovation and supply chain resilience.

“This new office and lab bring us closer to the heart of the U.S. semiconductor ecosystem,” said Rama Puligadda, Chief Technology Officer at Brewer Science. “The proximity to our customers and partners will streamline our research collaborations and accelerate delivery of advanced materials that meet the rigorous demands of next-generation devices and support our U.S. semiconductor supply chain.”

In addition to strengthening customer and partner engagement, Brewer Science is tapping into the rich talent pool of engineers, scientists, and technologists in the greater Phoenix area.

“The Chandler, Arizona area is a growing hub of semiconductor innovation, and we’re excited to collaborate with the talented professionals driving that momentum,” said Dan Brewer, co-CEO at Brewer Science. “This expansion allows us to pair their expertise with Brewer Science’s award-winning culture to accelerate meaningful technological advancements together.”

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KeenStack, the professional services consulting firm that helps companies unlock the full potential of ServiceNow, will occupy nearly 5,000 square feet of office space at The Park at SanTan, located at 3075 W. Ray Road within the Price Corridor. The company will celebrate the opening of its new Chandler office with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, in partnership with the City of Chandler and Chandler Chamber of Commerce.

This expansion marks a significant milestone for KeenStack as it deepens its roots in Chandler’s dynamic business ecosystem and scales operations to support its growing portfolio of clients across data analytics, cloud infrastructure, and AI-driven services. “Chandler offers a supportive business climate and the strong tech talent pool we need to stay at the forefront of innovation,” said Thiru Thangarathinam, CEO of KeenStack. “We are excited to expand our footprint here and continue building transformative solutions that power tomorrow’s industries.”

“We are proud to welcome KeenStack to Chandler and celebrate their investment in our city,” said Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke. “Companies like KeenStack help fuel our innovation economy, and we look forward to their continued success as part of Chandler’s thriving tech sector.”

“Thiru and the KeenStack team are proven leaders when it comes to building tech companies,” said Micah Miranda, Chandler’s Economic Development Director. “They are choosing to grow in Chandler because they know our community offers a recipe for business success.”

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Chandler is one of the best cities to find a well-paying job that supports quality of life, according to a recent study by GOBankingRates. They recently looked at median household income vs. cost of living in each of the 100 largest cities in the U.S. to find out where paychecks last the longest. Chandler ranked 2nd in the West with median earner households having over $40,000 in leftover savings after taking out annual cost of necessities.

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Chandler ranked 21st among 300 cities in a recent WalletHub study to determine the best local real estate markets in the U.S. Their analysts looked at 17 key indicators of housing market attractiveness and economic strength. Their data set ranged from median home-price appreciation to job growth. Earlier this year, WalletHub also ranked Chandler the 7th best city to find a job in the U.S. and the 11th best city for first-time home buyers.

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Chandler Endeavor is a free business incubator program sponsored by the city and managed by community entrepreneurship leaders from ASU's J. Orin Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute.

On Wednesday, Oct. 1, Chandler Endeavor will host a monthly forum to help entrepreneurs shift from business validation to actual sales, guided by real examples and practical tools.

Monthly Forum

Wednesday, Oct. 1

5 - 7 p.m.

ASU Chandler Innovation Center

249 E. Chicago Street

Topics to Explore

Closing sales with real customers from your target market

Understanding cost structure and calculating unit economics

Creating a financial model and using early sales to prove market viability

Documenting traction through case studies and performance metrics

Chandler Endeavor is based at the ASU Chandler Innovation Center (ACIC) in downtown Chandler. If you have not visited before, we encourage you to stop by to see everything available to Chandler Endeavor clients, including free coworking space, conference rooms, and a prototyping lab.

Register for the monthly forum