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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

 
Future Art Gallery Breaks Ground in Downtown Morgan Hill

Future Art Gallery Breaks Ground in Downtown Morgan Hill

By Brittney Sherman

The Downtown District’s renaissance continues with the Groundbreaking of the Edes Building on Thursday, September 22, 2022 at 11 a.m. Located at the southwest corner of Monterey Road and 2nd Street, the new art center will invigorate a central section in the Downtown District, merging art and community.

Read the full Press Release 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

 
Morgan Hill Carves the Path for Advanced Manufacturing

Morgan Hill Carves the Path for Advanced Manufacturing

By Brittney Sherman

On August 4, the Silicon Valley Business Journal published an article outlining Morgan Hill’s dedication to attract additional advanced manufacturing to the City. With the completion of the Butterfield 5 Technology Park featuring (5) buildings totaling 410,000 sq.ft., and the recent purchase and entrance of the prior 258,211 sq.ft. Shoe Palace Headquarters to the market, Morgan Hill is carving a clear path for industrial development.

“The city has about 6.8 million existing square feet of industrial, R&D and warehouse space, according to the latest quarterly report from brokerage firm Colliers. That’s about 2% of the entire industrial stock of Silicon Valley — in a city that’s just under thirteen square miles in size. With strong demand for industrial space in the region, real estate investors are being drawn to Morgan Hill, and the city government is augmenting its healthy retail sector with additional industrial employers………..”

Read the full article in the Silicon Valley Business Journal HERE!

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

 
Silicon Valley Business Journal Highlights Downtown Development

Silicon Valley Business Journal Highlights Downtown Development

By Brittney Sherman

In the Business Journal's July 25 “List” several of Morgan Hill’s largest non-retail employers were featured, largely a mix of manufacturers, construction firms, and high-tech companies. However, the Business Journal’s article on July 29 was centered solely around the pedestrian-friendly, tourist attracting, vibrant Downtown District.

“Morgan Hill's downtown strip —centered around Monterey Road between East Main Avenue and East Fifth Street — has added several new shops, eateries and a wine tasting room this year. At least one downtown establishment is planning to expand. Read more to learn about some of the newer venues you can visit……”

Read the full article in the Silicon Valley Business Journal HERE!


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

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