Rosendin Electric, Inc. (Rosendin), the nation’s largest employee-owned electrical contractor, announced the purchase of Allred Park Place Building 4 in Chandler, Ariz., which will serve as the company’s new Mountain West regional headquarters. The new campus will unite Rosendin’s regional operations teams with its growing workforce and corporate teams.

The 100,622-square-foot, two-story building located at 1450 South Spectrum Blvd. will support long-term opportunities for Phoenix Metro employees in one of the nation’s fastest-growing construction markets. Located near Loop 101 and Loop 202, the remodeled facility will include a robust training center and dedicated collaboration space for Innovation teams focused on developing emerging solutions to construction challenges.

“Bringing our teams together under one roof allows us to align our company initiatives and goals while building on the culture of collaboration that defines Rosendin,” said Brandon Stephens, Senior Vice President, Rosendin.

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One of the questions we are often asked is, "What's the plan for the Sun Village shopping center at Alma School and Warner Road?"

The 157,000-square-foot shopping center sat mostly vacant for years after becoming a distressed asset and placed with a special servicer. In 2024, it was finally sold to Arizona Partners, an investment firm specializing in the acquisition and redevelopment of shopping centers. Since that time, they have been carrying out a plan to revitalize and bring new activity to the property.

Rebranded as Desert Palms, the center has recently been updated with a new façade, parking lot, landscaping and other site improvements. Their efforts are attracting quality tenants with Burlington, PetSmart, Ross, Image Studio Salon, Red Brick Eatery, and Gozen Kamicha now under lease. Stay tuned for new tenant and store opening announcements.

Livability recently published its list of the Top 100 Best Places to Live in the U.S. with Chandler ranking 16th. The article highlights Chandler's reputation as a "Community of Innovation" and fast-growing tech hub in addition to the city's strong local economy, top-notch health care facilities, excellent schools, and great amenities. To curate its best places list, Livability assesses thousands of U.S. cities based on more than 100 data points in essential categories related to quality of life.

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Visit Chandler, the official destination marketing organization for the City of Chandler, is turning up the heat – after dark – with the launch of the Choose Chandler Summer Pass, themed around summer nights. The free digital pass serves as an evening itinerary guide, inviting locals and visitors alike to discover that a little Arizona warmth is no match for a great night out in Chandler.

Registration is free at Choose Chandler – there is no app to download. Once registered, pass holders can check in at participating Chandler businesses and events using either a geo-location check-in or a QR code scan, as noted on each individual activity listing. Every validated check-in earns points and automatically enters pass holders into a grand prize drawing featuring a "Weekend in Chandler" giveaway. Points also can be redeemed for exclusive summer prizes.

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PIP Coffee + Clay, a popular ceramics/pottery studio and coffee shop, officially opened its new Chandler location at 44 W. Erie St in February. Watch the city's interview with owners Mara Friedman and KC Bonnem to learn more about their business, what makes it unique, and their interactions with the Chandler community.