Our Community
Early in Our History
Chandler's history began when its founder, Dr. Alexander John Chandler, arrived in Prescott, the capital of the Arizona Territory, in 1887 as the first appointed veterinary surgeon to the region. Unfortunately, the entire southwest was experiencing a severe drought. Dr. Chandler found that he was unable to help the area’s cattle herds and resigned his post and made plans to move on to California. However, as he arrived in the small frontier town of Phoenix, a deluge of rain began to fall that halted all travel. Dr. Chandler watched from his hotel room as the desert blossomed into a fantastic array of renewed life. The doctor, moved by what he saw and the possibilities it foretold, reconsidered his resignation and canceled his departure. Learn more.
Demographics
Businesses find a favorable base of suppliers and support services, a location that provides a solid transportation and distribution base on a local and national basis. Successful companies are finding our community one of the places that can accommodate their expansion or relocation plans and provide the quality of life their family desires. Learn more.
Quality of Life
What matters most to the business community and the people who live in our community? Quality of life. It's the measure of all the things that make a community great to live in. We are dedicated to insuring that the quality of life in our community remains a focal point for all. Click here to learn about our vision for our community's ongoing Economic Vitality, Educational Programs, Health and Wellness, Public Safety, Welfare and our Environment. Learn more
Political Climate
Our city strives to insure that the growth and development of our business community brings long term living-wage jobs to our citizens. The Chamber represents the face of business and its concerns in our meetings with local government. Our members and local business who care about the future of our community must seek full assessments and evaluations of all the hidden costs for growth and development by not accepting the traditional simplistic rationale of jobs, money and "affordable housing". Learn more.
Important Local Business Links
Visit Chandler - Find shopping, dining and more
City of Chandler Government. - City of Chandler web page
Mayor's Office - 480-782-2200
City of Chandler Information - 480-782-2220
Maricopa County Information - 602-263-8856
Business License & Sales Tax 480-782-2280
Public Library - 480-782-2803
Motor Vehicles License/Registration - 602-255-0072
Economic Development Division - 480- 782-3030