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Running for a cause

Running for a cause

By Brittney Sherman

Buy a floral shirt and dust off your sneakers as you prepare to walk, jog, or run during the annual Wildflower 2K/5K/10K event on Sunday March 30. This year marks the 42nd anniversary of the run and the first time offering a Kids' 2K Run (ages 5-11) and "all inclusive, non-competitive" 2K Fun Run/Walk (ages 2-102). Organized by the Morgan Hill Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW), the run continues to be one of the few non-profit, 100% volunteer-run events in the state of California. All proceeds from the Wildflower Run fund scholarships and leadership programs for women & girls, as well as community grants.

The Morgan Hill Branch of AAUW was chartered in 1981, has over 170 members and–especially for its size–is one of the most active and successful branches in the country. Learn more about AAUW and the Wildflower Run HERE.

 
Retailers projected to grow in 2025

Retailers projected to grow in 2025

By Brittney Sherman

Location analytics company Placer.ai published their list of top 10 retailers to watch in 2025, identifying brands that their data collection and analysis platform predicts will be growth accelerators. In the grocery industry Sprouts is the front runner, while the Big Box category features Sam’s Club and H Mart. Mediterranean-based Cava and chicken sensation Raising Cane’s topped the quick service restaurant category and Life Time won the health & wellness award. As it relates to retail, Ashley Furniture, Nordstrom, Barnes & Noble, and Bluemercury were all frontrunners. The brands mentioned above have continued to evolve and respond to the ever-changing consumer market keeping, them relevant and primed for growth in 2025.

Read the full Placer.ai white paper HERE.

 
Morgan Hill icon serves its final milkshake and burger

Morgan Hill icon serves its final milkshake and burger

By Brittney Sherman

From ice cream and milkshakes to burgers and fries, Dari Delite Drive-In has been a Morgan Hill fan favorite since 1978. Family owned and operated by the Kim family since day one, they have served the community with a smile and a kind word for more than 47 years. It was with a heavy heart that we learned of the Kim family’s sale of Dari Delite earlier this year. The Kim family and the quaint building with its nostalgic diner vibes have become an icon of Morgan Hill that will never be forgotten. A heartfelt “thank you” to the Kim family for their dedication and commitment to the Morgan Hill Community and best wishes on their next adventure.

 
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.

 
Where culture, community, and hospitality thrive

Where culture, community, and hospitality thrive

By Brittney Sherman

When Dan McCranie decided to build an art gallery in Downtown Morgan Hill, he made clear he wanted none of the white walls and sharp lines found in traditional galleries. Instead, he mixed materials, shapes, colors and used mass-timber to design a building that in itself is a piece of art. Cura Contemporary Art Gallery exhibits both emerging and mid-career artists from the Bay Area and beyond in an open and engaging environment. Representing a large variety of styles and mediums, the featured artwork gives a fresh perspective and often has a deep connection to process and materiality. In addition to thoughtfully curated exhibitions, the gallery will host artist workshops, unique culinary experiences, and special events. It is truly a space where culture, community, and hospitality are blended and celebrated.

Read the full article on Architectural Record HERE!

 
Median trees shine twinkle pink

Median trees shine twinkle pink

By Brittney Sherman

If you drive through Downtown Morgan Hill tonight, you might notice that the center median trees from Main-2nd Street are covered in pink twinkling lights! This is the latest project funded and organized by the Downtown Morgan Hill Improvement District, a nonprofit organization that manages the Property Business Improvement District funds. In 2024, the organization illuminated trees around Depot and the Railroad Park to increase safety and beautification in that area. Phase 2 of the project was to implement lights on all center median trees on Monterey Road between Main-Dunne. The color, intensity, and motion of the lights can be changed to coincide with holidays and seasons. The remaining blocks of the Downtown median trees are expected to be strung with lights by the end of February.

Learn more about the DMHID HERE!

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