By Jessica Boehm |The Republic
Sixty-five years ago, Charlie Hess’ grandfather opened a small electronics manufacturing company in Canada.
Today, Hess, now president and part owner of St. Clair Technologies, still operates an office in Canada, but he’s moved most business operations to Chandler.
Hess said he “lucked into” his Chandler location while looking for a United States headquarters that was close to Mexico, where he employs 1,000 manufacturing workers who produce electrical systems for automobiles. In turn he discovered an “innovative city” that has offered vast customer potential, networking opportunities — and sunshine.
