Chandler offers a supportive business environment driven by access to major freeways, high-capacity utilities, leading educational institutions and a large, skilled workforce. Regarded as a world-class innovation and technology hub, Chandler is a location of choice for top talent, cutting-edge startups and global industry leaders.
A Place for Innovation
Chandler is a growing technology and financial hub, home to industry leaders such as Intel, General Motors and PayPal.
Innovation Center
The city of Chandler features three incubators, including Chandler Innovations, TechShop Innovation Center and Gangplank.
Population Boom
Chandler is the third-largest city in Maricopa County with a population of more than 260,000 residents.
Source: Census Quick Facts 2019
By the Numbers
#1
Home to the best charter school in the nation: BASIS Chandler
U.S. News & World Report
3rd
largest city in Maricopa County
54.5%
54.5% of residents hold an Associate’s degree or higher.
ACS 1-Year, 2019
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Cultural Events & Community
Chandler hosts events throughout the year to celebrate DEI, including the Contigo Festival, Juneteenth Freedom Week and the Multicultural Festival. The city also houses many international stores and restaurants including Daiso, Lee Lee International Supermarkets and Patel Brothers.
Local Innovation
Chandler Innovations is an entrepreneur incubation development program sponsored by the City of Chandler and powered by Moonshot at NACET. In addition to the community events open to all entrepreneurs, the program offers signature cohort style incubator curriculum for new and growing tech-based businesses.