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EPISODE · Feb 9, 2026 · 26 MIN

Mahfam, SMB Owner in Chandler AZ: Why she choose Chandler AZ to open her business.

from the Local Economy Labs · host Vishal Kalia

Mahfam, is the Owner and Operator of two businesses in Chandler AZ.In this conversation, she talks about:Why she choose to set up her business in Chandler vs other neighboring citiesWhat was the hardest part of getting off the ground and where did she feel most unsupported?What city or local government processes were surprisingly helpful and which ones slowed you down more than expected?How did she learn about local business resources grants, programs, permits, or support and what made that easy or difficult?”Her perspective as a small business owner, what does ‘support from the city’ actually mean in real, practical terms?Suggestion to city of Chandler's economic development team on what would help other SMBs in their area.and bunch of ear nuggets along the way.

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