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How to make your business more accessible

How to make your business more accessible

By Brittney Sherman

On August 31, the California Commission on Disability Access (CCDA) in partnership with the City of San Jose, will host a Listening Forum called, “Breaking Barriers: Disability Compliance at Businesses to Improve Access for All.”  Local businesses, government, and individuals with disabilities are invited to attend and discuss how to increase access to local business for people with disabilities. This event is intended to foster dialogue and collaboration to create a more accessible and inclusive region for all.

Register to attend the Listening Forum HERE.

 
$20k rebate for business and property owners

$20k rebate for business and property owners

By Brittney Sherman

Designed to help with the adoption of clean and efficient electric technologies, this SVCE small to medium business program offers rebates of up to $20,000 ($25,000 for non-profits) for upgrading to electric heat pump water heaters and heat pump heating and cooling units. If your building is less than 50,000 sq. ft., and uses less than 250,000 kWh and 25,000 therms in a year, you qualify!

Electric heat pump water heaters and HVAC units not only reduce carbon emissions but also significantly improve indoor air quality. By embracing these energy-efficient technologies, businesses can experience a multitude of advantages and take steps to transitioning to a fully emission-free building.

Learn more about the rebate program and eligibility requirements HERE.

 
Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Government Job Fair

Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Government Job Fair

By Brittney Sherman

If you are actively looking for full or part-time employees and your business is in the manufacturing, healthcare, or government industry, you are invited to participate as an employer at the Work 2 Future Hiring Now Job Fair on August 15. The event is free and open to South Bay Employers looking to hire entry-level or skilled workers.

Go HERE to register as an employer.

 
The state of Silicon Valley

The state of Silicon Valley

By Brittney Sherman

Even when considering the California exodus, tech sector layoffs, and headquarter relocations, the state of Silicon Valley is not all doom and gloom. Since June 2022, Silicon Valley has added 88,000 new jobs and has a current unemployment rate of 2%. Between 2020-2022, approximately 91,000 people left Silicon Valley, however 50% of them still live within driving distance. The recently announced 11,000 tech layoffs represent 0.7% of Silicon Valley’s total employment and experts predict the final layoff percentage to come in somewhere around 2%. Silicon Valley lost four major headquarters, but experienced 20,000 patent registrations: one of the highest numbers in the Valley’s history.

Every February Joint Venture Silicon Valley produces the Silicon Valley index, which measures the strength of our economy and the health of our community through research and indicator tracking. The index highlights challenges, celebrates wins, and provides an analytical foundation for decision-making. Go HERE to download your copy of the index or take a deep into the hard data and charts.

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