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Dual-Panel Manufacturing Roundtable Discussion

Dual-Panel Manufacturing Roundtable Discussion

By Brittney Sherman

In honor of Manufacturing Week, the City of Morgan Hill invites you to participate in a Manufacturing Roundtable featuring two panels with leading industry experts!

The first portion of the panel will consist of manufacturer executives who will discuss the industry's current environment, challenges, issues, opportunities, and future. The second portion of the panel will consist of service providers and subject matter experts who can offer counsel, advice, information, tools, and resources to manufacturers.

To register, go HERE!

Have questions? Contact City of Morgan Hill Economic Development Director Matt Mahood at Matt.Mahood@morganhill.ca.gov

 
Michael Van Every Applauds Morgan Hill

Michael Van Every Applauds Morgan Hill

By Brittney Sherman

Visionary Michael Van Every sees opportunity in transit-oriented mixed-use developments — outside of San Jose’s downtown core. Van Every is the President and Managing Partner of Republic Urban Properties, who completed an 83-unit apartment mixed-use complex in Downtown Morgan Hill in 2020. He commended Morgan Hill’s Economic Development, Planning, and City Manager’s offices for their commitment and expediency to supporting the Sunsweet Project every step of the way. Van Every said Morgan Hill is prepped for additional compact development and he will be keeping an eye out for future development opportunities.

Read the full article HERE.


Have questions? Contact City of Morgan Hill Economic Development Director Matt Mahood at Matt.Mahood@morganhill.ca.gov

 
2022 Structures Award Received by Butterfield 5

2022 Structures Award Received by Butterfield 5

By Brittney Sherman

Each year, the Silicon Valley Business Journal presents its Structures Awards, honoring the best commercial real estate projects, deals, and people in the region. On Thursday, September 29, the Silicon Valley Business Journal awarded Morgan Hill’s Butterfield 5 Technology Park the 2022 Structures Award for best Industrial Project.

Read the full article HERE.


Have questions? Contact City of Morgan Hill Economic Development Director Matt Mahood at Matt.Mahood@morganhill.ca.gov

 
Nursery Crops and Mushrooms Remain Top Crops

Nursery Crops and Mushrooms Remain Top Crops

By Brittney Sherman

According to the County’s latest crop report, nursery crops and mushrooms remained Santa Clara County’s top crops. Overall, the value of Santa Clara County’s agricultural products rose 5.7% to nearly $340 million. Nursery crops remained the most valuable crop type in the county, increasing 19 percent to $109 million in value. Mushrooms, the second-most valuable crop in the county, were up 5 percent to $79 million. This latest crop report provides a snapshot of the region’s diverse agriculture industry and underscores the importance of farmland and rangeland to the sustainability and well-being of Silicon Valley.
Read the full Press Release HERE!

Have questions? Contact City of Morgan Hill Economic Development Director Matt Mahood at Matt.Mahood@morganhill.ca.gov

 
Paid Family Leave Small Business Grant

Paid Family Leave Small Business Grant

By Brittney Sherman

 Beginning July 1, 2020, the Paid Family Leave (PFL) Program was expanded from six to eight weeks, and the 12 week non-paid protected leave was expanded to all businesses, regardless of business size. The California Employment Training Panel (ETP) and the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA), recently announced the availability of up to $1,000,000 in California State General Fund dollars, for California Small Businesses impacted by the Paid Family Leave (PFL) Program. The PFL SB Grant will provide to CA small businesses with 51-100 employees a payment of $1,000 and a payment of $2,000 to CA small businesses with less than or equal to 1-50 employees.

The grant funds are meant to help offset the costs incurred when training employees to cover the duties of the individual utilizing Paid Family Leave. Increased costs can include: training and upskilling existing staff to cover the duties of the employee on PFL, hiring and training additional staff to cover the duties of the employee on PFL, and the marketing, recruitment, and training costs to cover these activities.

Learn more about the Paid Family Leave Small Business Grant and submit your application HERE!

Have questions? Contact City of Morgan Hill Economic Development Director Matt Mahood at Matt.Mahood@morganhill.ca.gov

 
August eNewsletter

August eNewsletter

By Brittney Sherman

In this eNewsletter, you will find information about key efforts that impact our business community, including:

-Morgan Hill Feature Event in the Business Journal

-Significant Commercial, Industrial, and Residential Project Movie Reel

-Largest In-Person Hiring Fair To Date

-2022 Local Election Items

-Updated Downtown Restaurant, Retail, and Development Map

-Hotel Incentive Policy Revisions

-Sidewalk Saturdays Returns this Fall

-Carniceria Elite Meat Market, MOHI Farm, and Bath & Body Works

-Business Resources

Read the August 2022 eNewsletter HERE and reach out to the team if you have any questions or want to connect with us. Thank you for continuing to “Choose Morgan Hill.”

Have questions? Contact City of Morgan Hill Economic Development Director Matt Mahood at Matt.Mahood@morganhill.ca.gov

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