Economic Vitality

Economic Vitality

Economic vitality includes the use of proactive policies and targeted marketing efforts that ensure Chandler remains a world-class community for residents, visitors and businesses. Our approach preserves the viability of employment corridors and positions properties for adaptive reuse, infill and redevelopment.

We offer a supportive environment for first-time entrepreneurs and businesses at every stage of development, from startups to global industry leaders. Chandler continues to be a destination of choice thanks to our pro-business leadership, talented workforce and nationally recognized quality of life.

Strategic economic development with:

  • A future focus that preserves employment areas for business expansion and quality job creation.
  • Proactive public infrastructure investments that lower development costs for desired infill and economic development with long-term returns for the city.
  • Promoting Chandler’s favorable ecosystem and business environment to attract financial partnerships and capital investments that further the city’s economic development goals.
  • A modern airport that supports business aviation and job creation through airpark area employment.
  • Workforce development partnerships with higher education, trades and industries that keep Chandler’s next generation of talent locally.
  • Streamlined development processes that create a reputation for excellence trusted by private sector developers and businesses.
  • Attraction of targeted industries and unique retail destinations.
  • Downtown development that promotes the city’s cultural heritage, economic vitality, safety and walkability.

Future Focus

A prosperous community is built by connecting residents with workforce development and local employment opportunities, creating a talent pipeline for continued economic growth. Chandler engages public schools, trade industries, higher educational partners and local companies to prepare residents for careers with skills that address emerging employment needs.

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