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Retailer receives Senate District 15 award

Retailer receives Senate District 15 award

By Brittney Sherman

For decades Royal Clothiers has served as a retail landmark in Downtown Morgan Hill. From outfitting high schoolers for prom, to tailoring custom suits, to displaying the newest Tommy Bahama products, Royal Clothiers has excelled at pairing high-quality menswear with top-notch customer service. Owner Carlos Perez recently announced his impending retirement and hopes to sell the store to someone who will keep the legacy alive. In recognition of his contributions and community support, he was awarded the 2026 Senate District 15 Small Business of the Year award.

Read more about Royal Clothiers in the Morgan Hill Times.

 
Fill Vacancies and Connect with Business Owners

Fill Vacancies and Connect with Business Owners

By Brittney Sherman

Does your company currently have employment opportunities? Would you like to connect with other Morgan Hill business owners? You can do all that and more at the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce Business Expo on May 20th. Build connections, unlock career opportunities, mingle with other local business owners, and get a tour of the Shoe Palace Headquarters!

Register for a booth HERE.

 
Youth Entrepreneurship Program is the Newest Economic Mobility Effort

Youth Entrepreneurship Program is the Newest Economic Mobility Effort

By Brittney Sherman

New programs continue to be developed in support of economic mobility, most recently a youth entrepreneurship course called the Morgan Hill Junior Biz Bash. The 6-week summer program, offered as part of the Small Business Support Services contract with Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center, won’t just teach kids about business it will have them experience it firsthand by launching their very own startup. The program culminates in a one-day business fair where kids and teens sell their product to the community. THIS EVENT IS AN ADVENTURE into youth entrepreneurship!

For more information on the program go HERE.

 
2025 Opens with positive sales tax results

2025 Opens with positive sales tax results

By Brittney Sherman

The first quarter of 2025 marks the first time in two years that the state of California received a positive year-over-year sales tax result. During that same timeframe Santa Clara County sales tax was down 2.2%, Bay Area sales tax was up 0.5% and City of Morgan Hill sales tax was up 0.1%. Much of the City’s positivity can be attributed to a statewide audit on online sales, leading to reallocations in the County pool which resulted in Morgan Hill’s share increasing 2.1% when compared to this same quarter last year.

The City’s Auto and Transportation category declined in alignment with nationwide industry results, the Fuel and Service Station category decreased due to a reduction in the price of crude oil, and the General Consumer Goods category declined signaling a shift from instore to online shopping. The first quarter of the year historically yields the lowest sales tax generation. Starting the year with a positive sales tax report is hopefully an indicator of additional positive results to come.

Read the full first quarter 2025 sales tax report HERE.

 
Local winery featured in Edible Magazine

Local winery featured in Edible Magazine

By Brittney Sherman

Is it a winery, a car museum, or a pizza place? Little Uvas Winery, owned by local restauranteurs Rosy and Rich Bergin, is all of those things and more. Wine Journalist Laura Ness had nothing but glowing reviews about her visit to LUV Winery complimenting the quality of the wine, the diversity of the food, and the relaxed atmosphere. Stop by and give them a try on pasta Thursday or pizza Friday.

Read the full article HERE.

 
Adult education and employment resource fair

Adult education and employment resource fair

By Brittney Sherman

Looking to further your education or gain employment? On April 10th the Morgan Hill Unified School District will host a Career Fair at the Community Adult School focused on providing resources and opportunities around adult education and employment. Attend a variety of free workshops and meet local business representatives to learn more about their company and employment vacancies.

Email Jodie Wylie for more information.

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