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Park and arrive anywhere in 3-7 minutes

Park and arrive anywhere in 3-7 minutes

By Brittney Sherman

To improve customer access, parking turnover, and the overall visitor experience, the City recently designated 18 parking spaces as 20-minute short-term parking. These spaces, equating to 1.4% of total Downtown public parking spaces, are located on side streets closest to Monterey Road and can be identified through green curb markings, street demarcation, and “20-MIN” pole signage. The Morgan Hill Police Department will issue courtesy violations for all Downtown time-limited parking spaces through December. Violations with citations upwards of $46 will begin in January 2027.

The installation of these spaces is part of an overarching Downtown Parking Strategy designed to provide quick and convenient access for customers, support passenger pick-up/drop-off, and reduce traffic from food delivery activity while encouraging employees and business owners to utilize other available Downtown parking areas.

Learn more about the Downtown Parking Strategy.

 
Sarah Lira leads Visit Morgan Hill

Sarah Lira leads Visit Morgan Hill

By Brittney Sherman

The Morgan Hill Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID), operating as Visit Morgan Hill, announced the appointment of Sarah Lira as its new Executive Director. Lira will lead the tourism marketing organization into a new era of growth and innovation, building on the momentum of the City’s recent tourism success and vibrant economic development.

Lira previously served as the Director of Marketing & Business Development with Simon Property Group, where she spearheaded integrated marketing strategies, annual planning, digital campaigns, strategic partnerships, and large-scale experiential events for premier shopping destinations, including Stanford Shopping Center and Gilroy Premium Outlets. Her deep roots in the region also include previous tenure as Assistant Marketing Manager and later as a Board Member on Visit Gilroy. Lira succeeds former Executive Director Krista Rupp, who successfully managed Visit Morgan Hill for the last six years.

Read the full Press Release

 
Manufacturer opens first U.S. factory in Morgan Hill

Manufacturer opens first U.S. factory in Morgan Hill

By Brittney Sherman

Scott’s Valley-based advanced power electronics manufacturer, Heron Power, will open their first large scale Factory One in Morgan Hill. The company plans to invest more than $100M into the 286,000 SF building located at 755 Jarvis, the prior warehouse distribution site of RNDC. Project completion and mass production of the Heron Link, a 5-megawatt medium-voltage power conversion system, is expected to take place late 2027. Factory One is expected to create 600 jobs and was made possible in part by the receipt of a California Competes Tax Credit in the amount of $26.4M.

Read the full Heron Power Announcement.

 
Does your business qualify for a tax credit?

Does your business qualify for a tax credit?

By Brittney Sherman

For the 2026-2027 fiscal year, a total of $819.8M in California Competes Tax Credits are available for allocation to businesses of all sizes and industry. For this upcoming round, opening on July 20, 2026, $350M in tax credits will be available and businesses within the “strengthen” and “accelerate” sector categories as outlined in the California Jobs First Economic Blueprint will be given special consideration. To learn more, register to attend one of the live webinars on July 22 or July 30. The deadline to submit applications is Monday, August 10, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

The California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) is an income tax credit available to businesses that want to locate in California or stay and grow in California. Businesses of any industry, size, or location compete for over $180 million available in tax credits by applying in one of the three application periods each year. Applicants will be analyzed based on fourteen different factors of evaluation, including number of full-time jobs being created, amount of investment, and strategic importance to the state or region. Learn more and start your online application.

 
Downtown Hotel Unveils New Name and Culinary Concepts

Downtown Hotel Unveils New Name and Culinary Concepts

By Brittney Sherman

Set to debut in Silicon Valley, The MOHI by Appellation will be a 76-room hotel offering thoughtful dining, a lush pool oasis and spa, and standout wedding and event venues to the emerging food and wine destination of Morgan Hill. True to Appellation’s food-first ethos and the rich culinary abundance of Morgan Hill, The MOHI by Appellation will introduce a dynamic collection of four food and beverage concepts, each offering a distinct experience while collectively shaping the hotel’s social and cultural energy. Rooted in local sourcing and seasonal expression, the hotel’s lineup of unique bars and restaurants, is designed to draw both guests and locals alike, positioning the hotel as the hub for Morgan Hill’s next chapter. 

Read the full Press Release HERE

 
Assistant City Manager honored as Woman of the Year

Assistant City Manager honored as Woman of the Year

By Brittney Sherman

The City of Morgan Hill is proud to announce that Assistant City Manager Edith Ramirez has been recognized as one of Assembly District 28’s Women of the Year by Assemblymember Gail Pellerin. This prestigious honor highlights Ramirez’s exceptional leadership, dedication to public service, and unwavering commitment to the Morgan Hill community. Ramirez joins 12 other distinguished women from across the district in being celebrated for their significant contributions to their communities.

Read the full Press Release HERE.

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