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Meeting Minutes
Industrial Development Authority
Regular Meeting
December 9, 2025| 7:30 a.m.
Chandler City Council Chambers
88 E. Chicago Street, Chandler, AZ
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Vice President Shannon Wilson at 7:31 a.m.
Roll Call
Commission Attendance
Staff Attendance
President Shannon Wilson
Kristi Smith, Management Services Director
Secretary Anthony Yang
Julie Goucher, Accounting Senior Manager
Treasurer Lee Kroll
Jenny Winkler, Assistant City Attorney
Director Charles Ertl
Karla Lange, Management Assistant
Director Sunil Das
Chandler Escalante, Workforce Development Proj. Mgr.
Director Francis Benavides
Other Attendees
Zach Sakas, Bond Counsel, Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Absent
Treasurer John Lok
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Scheduled and Unscheduled Public Appearances
None.
Approval of Minutes
1.
Director Ertl moved to approve the August 12, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes. Treasurer
Kroll seconded the motion. Motion approved unanimously (6-0).
Briefing Items
2.
Welcome Newly Appointed IDA Board Member: Ms. Smith introduced and welcomed
Ms. Benavides as the newest Board Director appointed by the Mayor and City Council.
Ms. Smith noted that Director Benavides is an engineering consultant, with a focus on
energy. She continued that Director Benavides has worked across both private and
public sectors, supporting infrastructure employment, stakeholder engagement and
strategic planning.
3.
Chandler Career Center Update: Mr. Escalante offered a PowerPoint presentation to
the Board, providing an update on workforce development in Chandler, attached to
these minutes at Exhibit A.
Responding to Secretary Yang, Mr. Escalante voiced that employers are not
required to report back as to whether they secured an applicant.
Responding to Director Benavides, Mr. Escalante voiced that similar to employers,
jobseekers are not required to report back as to whether they secured employment as
a result of utilizing the Chandler Career Center dashboard. He conveyed that despite
working closely 1:1 with many jobseekers and encouraging open communications, at
times the individuals opt not to reach out and provide the desired follow-up.
Responding to Director Das, Mr. Escalante agreed that there is room for improvement
from a marketing standpoint to ensure both area employers and jobseekers are aware
of the platform. He noted that as part of the upcoming city budget process, it has been
proposed to convert his position as Workforce Development Project Manager from
temporary to a permanent position and also allocate additional funding that could be
utilized for marketing. He voiced that marketing opportunities like the billboard and bus
shelter signs are free or low-cost to the city as a result of various partnerships. In
addition, the social media outreach to date has been organic, versus paid boosted social
media posts, which is an area being explored for additional outreach.
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Responding to Director Benavides, Mr. Escalante voiced that job seekers range in age
from high school students to workers in their mid-60’s who have retired and are opting
to return to the workforce, with the majority of jobseekers being 20-40 years old.
Responding to Director Benavides, Mr. Escalante voiced that SRP is not one of employers
participating in Chandler’s platform, as the platform is specific to those located within
the Chandler zip code. However, when these employers reach out, they are re-directed
to the appropriate Pipeline Connect platform.
4.
Chandler Career Center Grant – 1st Quarter Report: Ms. Smith voiced that the 1st
Quarter Chandler Career Center Grant Report was provided to the Board in the agenda
packet and reviewed as part of the presentation by Mr. Escalante. She noted that they
are meeting or exceeding their benchmarks, with a total of 76 employers participating
on the platform, 1,080 jobs posted, and 1,070 registers job seekers. In addition, as Mr.
Escalante discussed, there was significant participation in outreach events.
5.
Chandler Next Twenty Economic Vitality Report Grant - 1st Quarter Report: Ms.
Smith voiced that the Project Manager, Mr. Winer, stated that the demographic analysis
and economic snapshot portions of the report have been completed and stakeholder
engagement has begun. The Thunderbird School of Global Management students have
also begun work on the foreign direct investment section of the report. Ms. Smith
concluded that $41,000 of the $150,000 award has been utilized.
Responding to Treasurer Kroll, Ms. Smith voiced that the grant amount of $150,000
included $145,000 for the actual report, and $5,000 in mileage reimbursement for
students participating in the report. The expected report completion is early 2026.
6.
Young Families and Professionals (YFP) Marketing Campaign Grant– 1st Quarter
Report: Ms. Smith conveyed that the Intergovernmental Agreements with the (4)
participating education partners (Chandler Unified School District, Kyrene Elementary
School, Mesa Public Schools and Tempe Union High School) have been completed. The
team continues to work on the Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit a qualified marketing
agency to execute the campaign. The RFP will likely be posted in early 2026, with a
project completion targeted in July, 2026.
Responding to Director Kroll, Ms. Smith voiced that she will have the Project Managers
for the Chandler Next Twenty Report project and the Young Families and Professionals
Marketing Campaign project provide an in-person update for their next quarterly report,
since there are several new members on the Board.
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7.
July, August, September and October 2025 Financials: Ms. Goucher presented the
Financials for July, August, September and October 2025, attached to these minutes as
Exhibit B.
Ms. Goucher conveyed that the primary cash account activity included paying invoices
related to the active grants. A transfer was recently made to replenish the balance in
the cash account and will be reflected in the November financials. The annual invoice
has been sent to Intel for their Administrative fees, which will be held in the cash account
to draw down as the grant expenses occur.
8.
Arizona Corporation Commission Annual Report – Ms. Goucher reported that the
State of Arizona Corporation Commission annual report had been filed in a timely
manner, with a cost of ($10) dollars.
9.
IRS Form 990, Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025 – Ms. Goucher reported on the
successful filing of the IRS Form 990.
Action Agenda
None.
Member Comments/Announcement
Ms. Lange provided the 2026 IDA meeting schedule to the board and noted the September,
October and November 2026 meeting dates are all scheduled on adjacent days to observed
holidays.
Calendar
The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 7:30 a.m.
Informational Items
None.
Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 8:14 a.m.
___________________________
Shannon Wilson, President
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Exhibit A
12/10/2025
1
Economic Development | December 2025 |
City of Chandler
Workforce Development Update
Program Development and Launch
Chandler Career Center
2
chandlercareercenter.com
July 2023
•
City Council authorizes one-time funding to create a Workforce Development
Project Manager position to focus on workforce development initiatives.
October 2023
•
Economic Development Division awarded IDA Grant to contract with Pipeline
AZ to design the Chandler Career Center Platform and 24-25
Maintenance/Support of platform.
•
Economic Development Division hired a Workforce Development Project
Manager position.
November 2023 – March 2024
•
Pipeline AZ development of the Chandler Career Center platform.
April 2024
•
Launch of the Chandler Career Center platform.
May 2024
•
City of Chandler Advanced Manufacturing Career Expo takes place at Chandler-
Gilbert Community College. Represents first event in which job seekers and
companies utilized the Chandler Career Center.
October 2024 – November 2024
•
Transferable Skills Workshop Series partnership with ASU occurs, offering
upskilling opportunities for job seekers with virtual micro-credentials offered
upon completion.
Virtual Micro-credential Badges
Slide 1
Slide 2
Career Center Update 12/09/25
Exhibit A
12/10/2025
2
Program Development (continued)
Chandler Career Center
3
chandlercareercenter.com
February 2025
•
Chandler Career Center bus shelter poster ads go live, boosting
visibility of the platform throughout the city at 10 high-traffic bus stops.
March 2025
•
Curiosity Cube event partnership occurred with EMD Electronics,
MilliporeSigma, and CUSD at Shumway Leadership Academy,
introducing eight different 4th and 6th grade classes to artificial
intelligence experiments.
•
Supported the Chandler Unified School District “Build 4 Tomorrow
Career Expo” held at Perry HS
April and May 2025
•
Outreach performed to four different CUSD high schools (Chandler HS,
Basha HS, Hamilton HS, and Perry HS) to increase student awareness of
the Chandler Career Center platform’s capabilities.
July 2025
•
Chandler Career Center electronic billboard on the corner of Arizona
Avenue and Chandler Boulevard goes live, increasing visibility of the
platform at a key intersection of downtown Chandler
October 2025
•
Economic Development Division awarded the Arizona Association for
Economic Development Golden Prospector award for the Chandler
Career Center in the category of “Best Economic Development
Program”
Curiosity Cube at Shumway Leadership Academy
Chandler Career Center Outreach at Perry HS
Chandler Career Center Marketing
Chandler Career Center
4
chandlercareercenter.com
Chandler Career Center Bus Shelter Ad
Chandler Career Center Electronic Billboard
Slide 3
Slide 4
Exhibit A
12/10/2025
3
Chandler Career Center Marketing
Chandler Career Center
5
chandlercareercenter.com
Chandler Career Center Employer Outreach Flyer
Chandler Career Center Job Seeker Outreach Flyer
Our Chandler Career Center marketing materials are designed to engage both employers and job seekers, encouraging
registration and participation on the platform. These materials help increase our employer base while expanding access for job
seekers to quality career opportunities. By supporting both ends of the talent supply chain, including employers (demand) and
educational institutions/job seekers (supply), we serve as a vital connector in Chandler’s workforce ecosystem, aligning industry
needs with local talent development.
Community Partnerships
Chandler Career Center
6
chandlercareercenter.com
$25,000 Scholarship Fund with Chandler-
Gilbert Community College (CGCC)
Quarterly Chandler 4 Workforce Meetings
with CGCC, CUSD, and Chandler Chamber
Vensure Employer Solutions Hiring Event
Northrop Grumman Reduction in Workforce
Support
Intel Reduction in Workforce Support
Slide 5
Slide 6
Exhibit A
12/10/2025
4
Community Partnerships (continued)
Chandler Career Center
7
chandlercareercenter.com
Downtown Library Job Center Service
IDIA at The Hive at San Marcos
The Curiosity Cube Event with EMD
Electronics and MilliporeSigma
CUSD High School Outreach
MCCCD Summer 2024 + 2025 Manufacturing,
Automation, and Robotics Career Event
Providing Chandler Career Center Assistance at the
Downtown Chandler Public Library Job Center
Reporting Performance
Chandler Career Center
8
chandlercareercenter.com
Workforce Performance Metrics (as of 12/5/2025)
Total Count
Chandler Career Center Metrics
121
Chandler Companies Utilizing CCC
1183
Chandler Companies CCC Manual Jobs Posted
1135
Job Seekers Utilizing CCC
28
Partnered Workforce Development Events
The following key performance indicators are used to evaluate the Chandler Career Center
initiative and report on its success:
Quarterly progress reports are provided to the Chandler Industrial Development Authority Board
Slide 7
Slide 8
Exhibit A
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Exhibit B
CHANDLER INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
STATEMENT OF NET POSITION
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash in bank
100,336
$
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
100,336
$
OTHER ASSETS:
Investments
1,405,801
TOTAL OTHER ASSETS
1,405,801
TOTAL ASSETS
1,506,137
$
LIABILITIES
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Application deposits
3,000
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES
3,000
TOTAL LIABILITIES
3,000
CAPITAL:
BEGINNING NET POSITION
1,507,236
$
Year-to-date change in net position
(4,099)
ENDING NET POSITION
1,503,137
$
July 31, 2025
CHANDLER INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN NET POSITION
1 Month Ended
July 31, 2025
OPERATING REVENUES:
Interest income
166
$
TOTAL INCOME
166
TOTAL OPERATING REVENUES
166
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Grant payments
9,100
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES
9,100
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)
(8,934)
NONOPERATING REVENUE:
Investment income (loss)-Note 1
4,835
TOTAL NONOPERATING REVENUE
4,835
NET CHANGE IN NET POSITION
(4,099)
$
Note 1 - Interest income (loss) is as follows:
Realized interest to date
4,835
July 31, 2025
CHANDLER INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
STATEMENT OF NET POSITION
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash in bank
79,607
$
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
79,607
$
OTHER ASSETS:
Investments
1,410,637
TOTAL OTHER ASSETS
1,410,637
TOTAL ASSETS
1,490,244
$
LIABILITIES
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Application deposits
3,000
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES
3,000
TOTAL LIABILITIES
3,000
CAPITAL:
BEGINNING NET POSITION
1,507,236
$
Year-to-date change in net position
(19,992)
ENDING NET POSITION
1,487,244
$
August 31, 2025
CHANDLER INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN NET POSITION
2 Month Ended
August 31, 2025
OPERATING REVENUES:
Interest income
144
$
310
$
TOTAL INCOME
144
310
TOTAL OPERATING REVENUES
144
310
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Miscellaneous (account analysis
settlement bank charge, IRS filings)
159
159
Grant payments
20,714
29,814
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES
20,873
29,973
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)
(20,729)
(29,663)
NONOPERATING REVENUE:
Investment income (loss)-Note 1
4,836
9,671
TOTAL NONOPERATING REVENUE
4,836
9,671
NET CHANGE IN NET POSITION
(15,893)
$
(19,992)
$
Note 1 - Interest income (loss) is as follows:
Realized interest to date
4,836
9,671
August 31, 2025
August 31, 2025
CHANDLER INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
STATEMENT OF NET POSITION
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash in bank
79,576
$
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
79,576
$
OTHER ASSETS:
Investments
1,415,318
TOTAL OTHER ASSETS
1,415,318
TOTAL ASSETS
1,494,894
$
LIABILITIES
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Application deposits
3,000
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES
3,000
TOTAL LIABILITIES
3,000
CAPITAL:
BEGINNING NET POSITION
1,507,236
$
Year-to-date change in net position
(15,342)
ENDING NET POSITION
1,491,894
$
September 30, 2025
CHANDLER INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN NET POSITION
3 Month Ended
September 30, 2025
OPERATING REVENUES:
Interest income
103
$
412
$
TOTAL INCOME
103
412
TOTAL OPERATING REVENUES
103
412
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Miscellaneous (account analysis
settlement bank charge, IRS filings)
134
293
Grant payments
-
29,814
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES
134
30,107
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)
(31)
(29,695)
NONOPERATING REVENUE:
Investment income (loss)-Note 1
4,681
14,352
TOTAL NONOPERATING REVENUE
4,681
14,352
NET CHANGE IN NET POSITION
4,650
$
(15,342)
$
Note 1 - Interest income (loss) is as follows:
Realized interest to date
4,681
14,352
September 30, 2025
September 30, 2025
CHANDLER INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
STATEMENT OF NET POSITION
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash in bank
58,587
$
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
58,587
$
OTHER ASSETS:
Investments
1,420,161
TOTAL OTHER ASSETS
1,420,161
TOTAL ASSETS
1,478,748
$
LIABILITIES
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Application deposits
3,000
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES
3,000
TOTAL LIABILITIES
3,000
CAPITAL:
BEGINNING NET POSITION
1,507,236
$
Year-to-date change in net position
(31,488)
ENDING NET POSITION
1,475,748
$
October 31, 2025
CHANDLER INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN NET POSITION
4 Month Ended
October 31, 2025
OPERATING REVENUES:
Interest income
51
$
464
$
TOTAL INCOME
51
464
TOTAL OPERATING REVENUES
51
464
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Annual Corporation Report
10
10
Miscellaneous (account analysis
settlement bank charge, IRS filings)
315
608
Grant payments
20,714
50,528
-
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES
21,039
51,146
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)
(20,988)
(50,682)
NONOPERATING REVENUE:
Investment income (loss)-Note 1
4,842
19,194
TOTAL NONOPERATING REVENUE
4,842
19,194
NET CHANGE IN NET POSITION
(16,146)
$
(31,488)
$
Note 1 - Interest income (loss) is as follows:
Realized interest to date
4,842
19,194
October 31, 2025
October 31, 2025