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Does your company currently have employment opportunities? Would you like to connect with other Morgan Hill business owners? You can do all that and more at the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce Business Expo on May 20th. Build connections, unlock career opportunities, mingle with other local business owners, and get a tour of the Shoe Palace Headquarters!
Register for a booth HERE.
New programs continue to be developed in support of economic mobility, most recently a youth entrepreneurship course called the Morgan Hill Junior Biz Bash. The 6-week summer program, offered as part of the Small Business Support Services contract with Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center, won’t just teach kids about business it will have them experience it firsthand by launching their very own startup. The program culminates in a one-day business fair where kids and teens sell their product to the community. THIS EVENT IS AN ADVENTURE into youth entrepreneurship!
For more information on the program go HERE.
May is Affordable Housing Month and a perfect time to reflect not just on housing, but on what it truly means to belong. To demonstrate the importance and value of providing affordable housing, the Housing and Economic Mobility teams have collaborated with partners to organize a series of events all monthlong.
Read the article by Economic Opportunity Program Officer, Mary Magana-Ayala, HERE.
Happy Spring, Morgan Hill Business Community! In this first eNewsletter of 2025, you will learn about:
-The State of Silicon Valley
-Newsworthy Updates
-Citywide Visitor Trends
-Upcoming Community Events
Whether you are doing some spring cleaning or undergoing a full business remodel, we look forward to continuing to work with and support you in the upcoming quarter.
Read the 1Q2025 Economic Development eNewsletter HERE
Looking to further your education or gain employment? On April 10th the Morgan Hill Unified School District will host a Career Fair at the Community Adult School focused on providing resources and opportunities around adult education and employment. Attend a variety of free workshops and meet local business representatives to learn more about their company and employment vacancies.
Email Jodie Wylie for more information.
A diverse offering of housing and economic mobility support for low-income and Spanish-speaking Community members, are top priorities for Morgan Hill. As such, the City of Morgan Hill is pleased to announce the appointment of John Lang as its new Housing and Economic Mobility Director. Lang holds three master’s degrees in economics, public administration, and urban planning, bringing 25 years of public service experience serving in previous roles such as Economic Vitality Manager for Mountain View, Economic Development Manager for Morgan Hill, and Chief Economist for San Jose.
Read the full Press Release HERE.
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