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Youth Entrepreneurship Program is the Newest Economic Mobility Effort

Youth Entrepreneurship Program is the Newest Economic Mobility Effort

By Brittney Sherman

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.

 
Affordable Housing Month

Affordable Housing Month

By Brittney Sherman

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.

 
Economic Development eNewsletter

Economic Development eNewsletter

By Brittney Sherman

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

 
Millions in tax credits offered to existing and future California businesses

Millions in tax credits offered to existing and future California businesses

By Brittney Sherman

Over $214.7 million in tax credits will be available in the next round of the California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) program. Businesses that want to locate in or stay and grow in California and create quality, full-time jobs in the state that might not otherwise be created by the business or any other business, are eligible to apply. To learn more, register to attend one of two webinars hosted by Go-Biz on February 26 or March 6. The official application period will open on Monday, February 24, 2025, and close on Monday, March 10, 2025.

Learn more about the CCTC and start your application HERE.

 
Morgan Hill to host Nationwide Conference on Economic Mobility

Morgan Hill to host Nationwide Conference on Economic Mobility

By Brittney Sherman

Representatives from 15 local governments nationwide, ranging from Arizona to Maryland, will convene in Morgan Hill at the end of January as part of the International City/County Management Association’s (ICMA) 2024 Economic Mobility Cohort. ICMA is the leading organization of local government professionals dedicated to creating and sustaining thriving communities throughout the world.

Read the full Press Release HERE.

 
PBS series features two Morgan Hill enterprises

PBS series features two Morgan Hill enterprises

By Brittney Sherman

PBS Television Program “America’s Heartland” was started in 2005 with the purpose of spotlighting the farming community nationwide. Since that time, PBS has produced 17 seasons of the show which is broadcast in over 88% of the US television market. The 18th season will feature two Morgan Hill based enterprises: Morgan Hill Unified School District’s Farm-TECH hydroponic lettuce program and 5-acre Three Feathers Farm run by BIPOC Farmers and located on recognized Ohlone Muwekma land. Episodes will be available for viewing on PBS August 26th and September 2nd.

Read the full article in the Morgan Hill Times HERE.

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