Chandler, Queen Creek Business & Education Summit is Feb. 21

The Chandler and Queen Creek chambers of commerce are presenting the 2025 Business & Education Summit on Friday, Feb. 21.

The event will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Agave Hall at Chandler-Gilbert Community College,  2626 E Pecos Road in Chandler, according to a news release.

Tickets are $15.60 for general registration.

Topics will include Gen Z. affordable childcare, onboarding tips and more. There will be more than 25 workshops.

The annual event has traditionally served as a platform to unite representatives from business, education, and government sectors for collaborative discussions on workforce challenges and opportunities within the talent pipeline, the release states.

Each table is designed to include a diverse mix of participants, ensuring perspectives from education, government, and both small and large businesses are represented.

Historically, attendees have engaged in thoughtful discussions to explore opportunities for mutual support and collaboration.

This year, a regionally focused approach will be introduced, the release states. The event will feature Mark Perna as the keynote speaker, followed by an interactive workshop addressing key workforce challenges facing the region.

One objective is to provide actionable insights and strategies for each sector to consider.

Enter the campus from Pecos via Emmett  Drive / Stewie Lane. Park in the lot in the southwest part of the campus (all spots are open and available to attendees of this event).

Arrive by 7:20 a.m. to check in and have breakfast.

Register for this event by clicking here.

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