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May 27, 2022

Meet the Business Law Enforcement Liaison

By Brittney Sherman

We understand that as a business owner, your main priorities are keeping your business secure and your employees safe. To that effect, we would like to introduce you to Business Law Enforcement Liaison Corporal Mindy Zen, and share some of her safety and security best practices.

#1 USE CITY RESOURCES: Call MHPD Non-Emergency @ 408-779-2101 to report non-emergency crime, nuisance, or blight issues. Contact the Morgan Hill Police Department Business Law Enforcement Liaison @ 669-253-4917 for concerns affecting your business operations.

#2 INSTALL SECURITY CAMERAS: Security cameras deter crime, vandalism, and provide safety for your employees and patrons. Keep all areas visible to cameras and please share your footage with the Morgan Hill Police Department.

#3 KEEP THE LIGHTS ON: Lighting creates a sense of liveliness and an illusion that people are around. Leave the lights on or install motion-activated lighting after hours.

#4 MAINTAIN AND CHECK ON YOUR PROPERTY: Perform regular visits and keep your property free of trash, litter, and junk. Trim or remove tall bushes, trees, and shrubbery. The City of Morgan Hill has a high standard of cleanliness, and we expect business owners to do the same.

#5 PRIVATE PROPERTY SIGNAGE AND AUTHORIZATION: Private property owners may authorize local law enforcement to arrest trespassers under certain provisions. Post "No Trespassing/Private Property" signs on your property and complete MHPD's "Arrest Authorization Form."

#6 USE ONLINE FORMS TO REPORT A CONCERN: If you have a concern about graffiti, illegal dumping, abandoned vehicles, etc., please use our online tool HERE to report it.

Have questions? Contact Corporal Mindy Zen at Mindy.zen@morganhill.ca.gov

April 19, 2022

Toray Advanced Composites Continues to Thrive

By Brittney Sherman

In 1972 Scott Unger’s first composite company was renamed TenCate Advanced Composites and in 2000 they opened their manufacturing facility in Morgan Hill. In 2018 the company was acquired by Toray Industries Inc. Today, Toray Advanced Composites is a leading supplier to the aerospace industry, providing advanced thermoset and thermoplastic composite materials to produce lightweight structures for the latest generation of commercial, general aviation, military and unmanned aircraft. They are the leading global supplier of thermoset prepregs for out-of-autoclave (OOA)/vacuum-bag-only (VBO) applications and their Toray Cetex® brand is a leader in thermoplastic prepregs for the aerostructures market. Additionally, as the leading supplier of composite materials to the satellite, space exploration and launch industries, Toray’s CCS Group provides the industry with exceptionally durable and light weight carbon fiber compression molded parts. CCS focuses on replacing aluminum and titanium with a lighter weight, more cost-effective solution for improved efficiency and performance. Toray Advanced Composites has a secondary location in Fairfield that specializes mainly in thermoset products for satellites. We are thrilled to share that the company is expanding and actively looking to do so in Morgan Hill.

Learn more about Toray Advanced Composites HERE

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

April 05, 2022

March 2022 eNewsletter

By Brittney Sherman

Hello Morgan Hill Business Community!

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

-2022 State of the Valley Index

-New Fire Chief

-Water Use Restrictions

-Housing Element Survey

-Depot Street Closure

-Citizen's Initiative - Monterey Road Lane Reduction

-Police Department Cadet Program

-Businesses Coming Soon and Existing Business Visits

-Business Resources

Read the March 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.”

February 23, 2022

February 2022 eNewsletter

By Brittney Sherman

During the month of February we celebrate love, football, presidents, Black History, and random acts of kindness! In the spirit of National Friendship Month, which is also observed in February, we thank you for your support, partnership and friendship with the City of Morgan Hill.

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

-Shopping Center Sales Tax Rebounds,

-2022 State of the City Address,

-Depot-Latala Project Update,

-Llagas Creek Flood Control Phase 2,

-Industrial Preservation & Optimization Policy,

-Businesses Newly Opened and Coming Soon, and

-Business Resources

Read the February 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.”

December 08, 2021

Paramit Manufacturing Grows in Morgan Hill

By Brittney Sherman

Morgan Hill based company Paramit Manufacturing, a leading OEM developer and manufacturer of medical devices and life sciences instruments, was acquired by the TECAN Group earlier this year. The TECAN Group plans to not only retain the business in Morgan Hill but expand the existing footprint and workforce. Under their growth projections, Paramit will become one of the top 2 largest employers in Morgan Hill.

TECAN is a leading global provider of laboratory instruments and solutions in biopharmaceuticals, forensics and clinical diagnostics. The company specializes in the development, production and distribution of automation solutions for laboratories in the life sciences sector. Its clients include pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, university research departments, forensic and diagnostic laboratories. As an original equipment manufacturer (OEM), Tecan is also a leader in developing and manufacturing OEM instruments and components that are then distributed by partner companies. Founded in Switzerland in 1980, the company has manufacturing, research and development sites in both Europe and North America and maintains a sales and service network in 52 countries.

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

June 18, 2020

Urban Land Institute conducts a Technical Assistance Panel in Morgan Hill

Established in 1936, the Urban Land Institute (ULI) is a non-profit education and research institute with over 45,000 members across the globe-2,200 in the Bay Area. The mission of ULI is to provide leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating sustainable thriving communities worldwide. ULI has had a long history of providing unbiased, pragmatic solutions and best practice advice on land use and sustainable development.

One feature of ULI is its Technical Assistance Panels (TAP). ULI’s Technical Assistance Panels have helped sponsors identify strategic, practical solutions for the most challenging issues facing today’s communities through cultivating a multi-disciplinary team of local experts from ULI’s membership, who, together, collaborate to address a challenge.