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CHANDLER, Ariz. – The City of Chandler recognizes honorees at Celebration Plaza, a monument honoring individuals and organizations who have made significant and enduring contributions to the community. The city invites the public to submit nominations for recognition through April 30. There is no fee to submit a nomination.

Celebration Plaza is a permanent monument and water feature near the center of Tumbleweed Park, located on the southwest corner of McQueen and Germann Roads. Since 2007, it has served as a central location to honor service organizations and a select group of residents for their civic leadership, public outreach, personal service and commitment to the community.

Inductees are selected by the Chandler City Council, based on recommendations from a committee made up of representatives of the Chandler Museum Foundation Board and the Parks and Recreation Board.

Nominees selected for induction after the review process will be honored at an induction ceremony in February 2027. As part of the recognition, a brass plaque will be placed in Celebration Plaza. Recent honorees include Jay Tibshraeny and Barbara Bogle.

Celebration Plaza nominees should be residents, living or deceased, who have displayed outstanding civic commitment, leadership, public outreach and service to the people of Chandler. Nominations should clearly state why the individual or organization deserves this recognition, and supporting letters or documentation are strongly encouraged. The nominees are evaluated based on the following criteria:

Nominees cannot be individuals holding an elected City of Chandler office or serving on the Museum Foundation Board or Parks and Recreation Board at the time they are either nominated or approved for inclusion in Celebration Plaza.

The nominating criteria and form is available online at Celebration Plaza.

Questions about the Celebration Plaza nomination criteria or the recognition process can be directed to Community Resource Specialist Caroline Hudson-Naef at 480-782-2698.

Greenwood Brewing, the award-winning Phoenix-based, woman-owned craft brewery founded by Megan Greenwood, announced today that it will open a new location in Downtown Chandler later this year. The new taproom will be located at 55 N. Arizona Place in The AJ. Owned by retail real estate investment firm Asana Partners, The AJ is a mixed-used destination surrounded by beautiful parks and community gathering spaces. The brewery will offer an indoor-outdoor experience designed to feel fresh, thoughtful, and welcoming.

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Self-funded and among just three percent of U.S. brewing companies that are solely woman-owned, Greenwood Brewing has grown from a garage homebrewing project into one of the top 20 largest breweries in Arizona, operating a downtown Phoenix brewery, beer garden, and tasting room. The Chandler expansion marks a meaningful return to where Greenwood’s brewing journey first began.

“Greenwood Brewing opened in 2020, in the middle of COVID, and it wasn’t an easy place to start,” says founder Megan Greenwood. “Since then, Greenwood has grown into something I’m deeply proud of. Bringing our next chapter to Chandler, the city where my brewing journey began, feels incredibly meaningful, and I’m excited to serve this community in a thoughtful and welcoming way.”

Greenwood first moved to the Phoenix metro area in 2012 and lived in Chandler, just over a mile from the new location. It was there that a homebrew kit as a birthday gift sparked her passion for brewing. Within a year, Greenwood had built a fully functioning microbrewery in her garage, complete with up to seven beers available on tap in her kegerator.

The new Downtown Chandler location at The AJ is designed to seamlessly integrate into the surrounding park-filled environment. The space will feature three garage doors that open to the outdoors, reinforcing Greenwood’s signature indoor-outdoor feel. Guests can expect a curated beer and wine menu, including a thoughtfully developed wine program created in collaboration with a sommelier partner, along with light bites and take-away picnic baskets designed for enjoying Greenwood beers in nearby parks.

“Greenwood Brewing will be an excellent addition to Downtown Chandler,” says Mayor Kevin Hartke. “This is a great example of how strategic city investment, thoughtful park renovation and intentional placemaking support businesses that have built strong reputations and loyal customer bases. Greenwood Brewing will be a welcome addition to the local businesses that make up our downtown, and we’re excited to welcome their team to our community.”

Greenwood Brewing is best known for its award-winning, approachable beers, including Inbloom Blueberry Wheat, Greenwood Light Lager, Warrior Hazy IPA, and Purpose Pilsner. The brewery has earned more than ten medals from the Arizona Craft Brewers Awards and was named 2025 Arizona Travel Award – Statewide Brewery of the Year.

“We designed the retail component of The AJ to draw businesses that could be a natural extension of Chandler Park, a place loved by the community for the experiences created there,” commented Asana Partners. “Greenwood Brewing more than delivers on that vision and is an excellent addition to The AJ’s merchandise mix.”

Community impact remains at the core of Greenwood’s mission. The brewery partners with local artists and organizations and donates 20 percent of its annual profits to women- and family-focused nonprofits. Greenwood’s cans feature original artwork by a female artist inspired by Arizona’s desert flora and fauna, reflecting the brand’s thoughtful and intentional approach to brewing.

Audra Travis with MHG Commercial brokered by My Home Group represented Greenwood Brewing in lease negotiations. Charles Skaggs and Jared Cauffield from Western Retail Advisors represented Asana Partners.

“This lease marks Greenwood Brewing’s exciting next chapter, rooted in The AJ’s dynamic mixed-use environment and elevated by the surrounding energy of downtown Chandler. That includes a growing inventory of upscale housing, almost 8 million square feet of office space within one mile, and an economy increasingly fueled by the high-tech sector,” says Cauffield. “These stellar demographics are building a new wave of customers that we’re confident will soon come to know and love the Greenwood brand.”

Additional details on the new Chandler location, including hours and grand opening updates, will be announced closer to opening. For more information on Greenwood Brewing, visit https://greenwoodbrews.com/ or follow along on social media for updates.