Fresh flowers, furniture, and contemporary home decor have arrived in Downtown Morgan Hill. Urbn Ranch, a new women-owned retail shop, is celebrating their grand opening on July 29 at 6:30 p.m. The store took over the Tac-Oh retail space on 3rd Street and Monterey, part of a development by Don Imwalle and Ken Rodriguez, that houses Willard Hicks, Mo’s Breakfast and Burgers, and Opa!
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.
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.
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
Economic Development Directors from 9 Bay Area Cities met in Morgan Hill on June 23 for a walking tour of the Downtown District. The docent-style tour, led by City of Morgan Hill Economic Development Director Matt Mahood and Assistant City Manager Edith Ramirez, provided an overview of recently opened businesses, current and future developments, and community and art activations. Representatives from Live+Love+Leal, Alara Cellars and the Running Shop and Hops greeted attendees and gave a business overview.
The Silicon Valley Economic Development Alliance, an initiative of Joint Venture Silicon Valley, is comprised of cities and counties focused on achieving individual and regional economic development goals while maximizing scarce resources. Silicon Valley EDA is committed to addressing business needs, whether through local government policy and streamlined permitting processes, or linking businesses to local and regional resources that add value to company innovation and growth. Learn more about SVEDAHERE
Have questions? Contact City of Morgan Hill Economic Development Director Matt Mahood at Matt.Mahood@morganhill.ca.gov
The State Water Board has adopted a new water conservation emergency regulation to ensure more aggressive conservation across the state. Here is what you need to know:
Who: The new regulation applies to commercial, industrial, and institutional properties, including homeowners’ associations (HOAs), throughout the State of California, including all of Morgan Hill.
What: The regulation requires that owners and managers of commercial, industrial, institutional properties, and HOAs immediately cease using potable water for irrigating non-functional turf. The regulation defines non-functional turf as a ground cover surface of mowed grass that is solely ornamental and not otherwise used for human recreation purposes. All Water provided by the City of Morgan Hill and all well water in the Morgan Hill area is potable water.
When: The new regulation was approved on June 10th and is effective immediately. The regulation will remain in effect for one year unless the State Water Board modifies it, readopts it, or ends it before then. A fine of $500 per day has been set by the State for violations of the regulation.
NOTE: The regulation does not apply to the following: residences including those located within HOAs, school fields, sports fields, areas regularly used for civic or community events, and water used to maintain trees.
The full State Water Resource Board Resolution can be found HERE.
Landscape Rebate: Looking for a landscaping program to help you replace your existing turf with a water wise design? The City of Morgan Hill partners with Valley Water to provide the Landscape Rebate Program. This program is designed to encourage residents and businesses to convert approved high water use landscape, such as lawns and pools, to low water use landscape and retrofit existing irrigation equipment with approved high-efficiency irrigation equipment. Sites wishing to participate in the rebate program must complete a pre-inspection and submit an online application for approval before beginning any work on their project. Learn more HERE.
Have questions? Contact City of Morgan Hill Economic Development Director Matt Mahood at Matt.Mahood@morganhill.ca.gov
