Chandler News

Arizona Technology Council Announces Winners of Governor's Celebration of Innovation Awards

Business Wire - Thu Nov 19

The Arizona Technology Council in partnership with the Arizona Department of Commerce today announced the winners of the 2009 Governor's Celebration of Innovation awards.

Chandler city manager to stay until June

East Valley Tribune - Thu Nov 19

Chandler City Manager Mark Pentz, who previously revealed plans to retire next spring, says he will stay on until June at the request of Mayor Boyd Dunn to help steer the city through a difficult budget process.

Don't count mayors out in bid to overhaul Arizona tax system

Arizona Republic - Thu Nov 19

For Mayors Hugh Hallman of Tempe and Boyd Dunn of Chandler, there is one clear path to political fame and fortune in Arizona.

Woofstock returns to Chandler on Saturday

Arizona Republic - Wed Nov 18

There will be plenty of peace, love, music and dogs Saturday morning at Tumbleweed Park as Woofstock, The Great Chandler Dog Walk returns for its second year.

Inspiration Lounge at Inspirador holds grand opening Thursday

Arizona Republic - Wed Nov 18

Live music, champagne, hors d'ouevres and a raffle with a top prize of $500 will be part of the grand opening Thursday of the Inspiration Lounge at Inspirador in downtown Chandler.

Chandler artist Joan Waters opening studio to the public

Arizona Republic - Wed Nov 18

The Chandler Human Relations Commission is seeking nominations for its 2010 Celebration of Unity Dedication to Service Awards.

Mayors demand reform

Arizona Republic - Tue Nov 17

Four southeast Valley mayors challenged the Legislature on Tuesday to overhaul Arizona's tax system and think more creatively about how to solve the state's monumental budget problems.

Plunging revenue has Chandler in a sea of red

Scottsdale Tribune - Tue Nov 17

Faced with ballooning budget deficits of more than $20 million by 2012, Chandler will have to make tough choices, possibly including tax increases or additional layoffs, that have been "unmentionable, unthinkable, to date." "Closing those budget gaps won't come without a price," said Dennis Strachota, management services director.

AZ Stimulus Winners

KPHO-TV Phoenix - Tue Nov 17

Education and transportation have benefited the most from federal stimulus dollars, according to Valley experts.

Valley cities compete for Suntech plant

Azcentral.com - Mon Nov 16

At least six Phoenix-area cities are competing to land Suntech Power Holdings Co.