Fighting for Business
The Chandler Chamber of Commerce has been the most consistent, most connected advocate for East Valley business since before the city itself was incorporated. We don't just support Chandler. We helped build it.
Our Story
The Chandler Chamber of Commerce was founded before the city of Chandler was officially incorporated in May 1912. In those early years, the Chamber was more than a business organization. It was the engine of civic development, responsible for getting roads paved, floodwaters controlled, and streetlights installed across a community that didn't yet have a city government to do it.
More than a century later, we are one of the largest and most active chambers in Arizona, a recognized leader in business advocacy, workforce development, economic data and research, and community building. We represent member businesses across the East Valley, serving as the official voice of 172,000 employees.
Our advocacy reaches from Chandler City Hall to the Arizona State Capitol, and our programs connect classrooms with careers, data with decisions, and businesses with the resources they need to grow. We've earned a reputation, built over 100+ years as the organization that shows up, speaks up, and delivers for Chandler business.
Chandler is consistently ranked the #1 Best Place to Live, Work & Play in Arizona, the #1 Best Place in Arizona to Live for Families, and one of the top cities in the U.S. to find a job. We're proud to have played a role in building the community those rankings reflect.
What We Do
Six core areas where the Chandler Chamber drives real impact for its members and the broader business community.
We monitor hundreds of bills annually, develop the "How We Stand" legislative agenda, and ensure Chandler's business community has a seat at every table, from City Hall to the Arizona State Capitol and Washington, D.C.
1,700+ member businesses with access to signature events, referral programs, Leads Groups, and one of the most connected business networks in the East Valley.
Through Chandler Works, the Education & Workforce Series, and our K–12 career exploration program, we build the talent pipeline from classroom to career, connecting employers with the people they need to grow.
The Chandler Chamber Community Profile provides real-time economic and workforce data to inform business decisions, site selection, and policy, free and publicly accessible.
Our award-winning Leadership Institute has developed dozens of civic leaders across Chandler and the East Valley. Alumni serve on boards, commissions, and in elected office across the region.
From the Chandler Community Foundation to the Ostrich Festival to annual Community Awards. The Chamber anchors the events, initiatives, and programs that make Chandler a place people are proud to call home.
Chamber Structure
The Chandler Chamber is led by a volunteer Board of Directors, staffed by a dedicated professional team, and supported by a network of Ambassadors who champion the business community every day.
East Valley business leaders who direct the general activities of the Chandler Chamber, act upon policy stances, and approve all chairperson appointments. The Board provides strategic direction and community accountability for everything the Chamber does.
Meet the Board →The professional team that makes everything happen, from advocating for small businesses at the Capitol to developing workforce programming, producing events, and building the data resources Chandler's business community depends on.
Meet the Team →Volunteer business community leaders who mentor new members, recruit East Valley companies, represent the Chamber at events, and serve as the frontline connection between the Chamber and the businesses it serves.
Meet the Ambassadors →Join the organization that has been fighting for East Valley business for over 100 years and start building the relationships that move your business forward.