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Industrial development booms in Morgan Hill

Industrial development booms in Morgan Hill

By Brittney Sherman

Morgan Hill's booming industrial development is generating a lot of attention and excitement. Watch the KPIX/CBS News Report that aired earlier this evening, highlighting the Butterfield 5 Tech Park and featuring our very own City of Economic Development Director Matt Mahood!

Learn more about Morgan Hill's ongoing industrial, housing, and tourism development at the August 11 Silicon Valley Business Journal "Meet Morgan Hill" virtual event. Register to attend for free HERE!

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

 
July eNewsletter

July eNewsletter

By Brittney Sherman

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

·   1st Quarter Sales Tax Overview

·   Business License Renewals

·   CalCompetes Tax Credit and Grant Program Cycle #2

·   Magnolias Apartment Project to Include Farmworker Housing

·   Silicon Valley Business Journal Event - Meet Morgan Hill

·   Together at National Night Out

·   Urbn Ranch, Crumbl Cookie, Bloom, MOHI Farm, and

Bath & Body Works

·   Business Resources

Read the July 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

 
1st Quarter 2022 Sales Tax Data Released

1st Quarter 2022 Sales Tax Data Released

By Brittney Sherman

Here are a few key takeaways from Morgan Hill's 1st Quarter 2022 sales tax numbers:

-Santa Clara County sales tax collections grew 14% and Morgan Hill collections grew 8.4%, as compared to this same quarter last year.

-Receipts from local Morgan Hill brick and mortar purchases rose 9.3% compared to 2021, supporting the continued trend of buying locally.

Sales tax collected from service stations rose 52% compared to 2021, as a result of increased gas prices and the continued return of commuter travel.

Casual dining and quick-service restaurants continued their upward trend, marking the 4th full quarter in a row where restaurant receipts have increased.

Read the full report from HdL HERE.

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

 
First Farmworker Apartment Complex to Break Ground in Morgan Hill

First Farmworker Apartment Complex to Break Ground in Morgan Hill

By Brittney Sherman

On Thursday, August 11, the first affordable apartment housing project to offer dedicated farmworker housing in Santa Clara County will break ground in Morgan Hill. This apartment project is a 73-unit multi-family complex called Royal Oak Village.

Read the full Press Release HERE.

Have questions? Contact City of Morgan Hill Housing Director Rebecca Garcia at Rebecca.Garcia@morganhill.ca.gov

 
Magnolia's Apartment Project to Include Farmworker Housing

Magnolia's Apartment Project to Include Farmworker Housing

By Brittney Sherman

The Magnolias Community is Morgan Hill's second rental project to include units specifically dedicated for farmworker housing. This multi-family rental community will feature 66-units and will be located at 17965 Monterey Road in Morgan Hill. With the City of Morgan Hill's existing apartment vacancy rate at 1%, the Magnolias provides affordable housing options to households earning 30% to 60% of the area median income (AMI), which for a family of four is $168,500. This project provides much needed affordable housing for agricultural workers and unhoused families.

Read the full Press Release HERE.

Have questions? Contact City of Morgan Hill Housing Director Rebecca Garcia at Rebecca.Garcia@morganhill.ca.gov

 
June eNewsletter

June eNewsletter

By Brittney Sherman

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

·   Morgan Hill Market Analytics Report

·   389-Unit Apartment Complex Breaks Ground

·    Invesco Purchases Butterfield 5 Industrial Park

·    NEW Water Conservation Emergency Regulation

·    Magical Bridge Playground Opens

·    The Secret Door, Cigarland, and Cochi’s Kitchen

·    Business Resources

Read the June 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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