Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of August.
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💼 Business
Simpson Strong-Tie, a supplier of structural building materials, is expanding its Chandler operations for the third time with a 67,000-square-foot lease at 2850 S.
Cooper Road in the Chandler Airport Business Park—this facility will include a training center, small manufacturing unit, and warehouse space. The company plans to open the site later this fall and be fully operational by the start of 2026—adding new jobs to its current 12-person team.
🎓 Education
EVIT and nine public school districts have been in a legal fight over a new agreement that will change funding and control of satellite career and technical education programs—districts secured a one-month extension while talks continue before the current deal ends on Aug 31.
The dispute centers on proposed payment cuts and tighter oversight that district lawyers say disregards their needs for quality programs.
🏛️ Government
Chandler’s Neighborhood Programs Office is restarting the free Good Neighbor 101 program on Sept.
3 at the ASU Chandler Innovation Center, where four 90-minute sessions will cover topics like neighborhood programs, economic development, park maintenance, and water quality. Residents who attend all sessions will be entered to win $500 for their next community event—providing a chance to learn about local services and resources.
The Chandler Unified School District board is set to meet Wednesday, Aug.
20 at 1525 W. Frye Road — the board will review a draft political agenda and approve its fiscal 2026 capital plan as study sessions begin at 4:30 p.m.
📰 Real Estate
A Chandler apartment complex on West Joshua Boulevard—near Ray and Rural roads—sold for $109.5 million as Country Brook Partners bought it from MG Properties.
The 396-unit complex built in 1996 and featuring amenities such as pools, spas, and a fitness center was purchased seven years ago for $74 million and has changed hands for the fourth time since 2013.
🎉 Chandler Events
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Chandler Arizona Business Networking Event
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — La Ristra New Mexican Kitchen — $25 drop-in fee after two visits — A vibrant community fostering connections for entrepreneurs and business owners to thrive.
Desert Moms Club August Coffee Meetup
11 AM – 1 PM — The Kind Bean — Free to attend — A cozy gathering for local moms to share stories over coffee and connect with the community.
Wooli Concert
8 PM – 2 AM — Rawhide Rodeo Arena — Ages 18+ — Experience a night of electrifying beats with Wooli and enjoy an unforgettable show.
HF&T at Citrus Gardens
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Citrus Gardens Mobile Park — Free entry — Enjoy food, conversation, and learn to play the enjoyable game of Hand Foot and Toe.
Chandler Arizona Business Networking
11:30 a.m. — La Ristra New Mexican Kitchen — $25 drop-in donation after two visits — Engage with local entrepreneurs and enhance your business connections in a vibrant community atmosphere.
Tiffany Haddish: The Funny and Fearless Tour
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Showroom At Gila River Hotels & Casinos — Ticket prices start at $59 — Enjoy a night of laughter with Tiffany Haddish's comedic brilliance.
Chandler Arizona Business Networking Event
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — La Ristra New Mexican Kitchen — $25 drop-in fee — Build powerful connections and amplify your business in a heart-centered community.
All Ages Talent Show
6-9 p.m. — Chandler Community Center — Free entry — Celebrate local talent with dazzling performances from the community's best acts.
Barre at the Bar: Country Edition
9:45-10:45 a.m. — Not My First Rodeo — Complimentary cocktail included — Enjoy a full-body barre workout with an upbeat country music twist in a lively bar atmosphere.
The Joe Perry Project Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Showroom At Gila River Hotels & Casinos — $69-$199 — Enjoy an electrifying performance by the iconic guitarist Joe Perry and his project.
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