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Economic Development eNewsletter

Economic Development eNewsletter

By Brittney Sherman

Happy Holidays Morgan Hill Business Community!

We hope you are enjoying the season and looking forward to a prosperous New Year. As we close 2021, we wanted to express our gratitude for your contributions to make Morgan Hill a beautiful, vibrant, and healthy community, much of which is attributed to the passion, commitment, and resiliency of our local businesses.

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

·    Buy Local Campaign,

·    Updated Development Fee Study,

·    Downtown Lane Reduction and Place-Branding Project,

·    Industrial Lands Preservation Efforts,

·    Climate Action Plan, and

·    Business Resources

 

Read the December 2021 eNewsletter HERE and please feel free to reach out to the team if you have any questions or want to connect. We wish you happy and safe holidays and 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

 
Preserving and Optimizing Industrial Land

Preserving and Optimizing Industrial Land

By Brittney Sherman

Industrial lands are key to the economic vitality of the City. These employment lands provide local jobs and taxes to support City services. Today, there are only 120 acres of undeveloped industrial land in Morgan Hill. Over the past 8 years, industrial lands inventory has declined by 59%. Preserving existing industrial parks and optimizing remaining industrial lands will support the City’s economic prosperity, offer jobs to the community and preserve the quality of life in Morgan Hill. City staff plans to bring forward Zoning Code amendments, and an Industrial Ordinance that formalizes the current Urgency Ordinance essentially prohibiting stand-alone distribution uses and certain types of buildings commonly used in distribution facilities.

Staff proposes a new Industrial Lands Preservation and Optimization Policy to:

-Prohibit stand-alone ecommerce warehouse and distribution use citywide

-Prohibit General Plan conversions of Industrial Land

-Prohibit non-compatible uses in Industrial buildings to preserve vacancies for industrial businesses and jobs

-Expand zoning for office and medical uses

-Encourage conversion of current commercial land to industrial land

These items are expected to be presented to the Planning Commission in February and to the City Council in March 2022. Attend one of the upcoming community discussions to learn more or contact City of Morgan Hill Economic Development Director Matt Mahood at Matt.Mahood@morganhill.ca.gov

Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Meeting

1.13.2022 @ 8AM; Join HERE

City of Morgan Hill, Town Hall Meeting

01.27.2022 @ 530PM; Join HERE

 
End of Life Items Are Treasures for Prism Electronics

End of Life Items Are Treasures for Prism Electronics

By Brittney Sherman

Prism Electronics was formed in 2002 for the purpose of providing Independent Component Distribution and Asset Recovery Services for a growing demand in the Silicon Valley and beyond. The company consolidated operations and relocated from Santa Clara to Morgan Hill, quickly outgrowing a space on Digital Drive, before moving into their current locations on Sutter and Lightpost Drive. Their two existing buildings total over 100,000 square feet and they employ 90 people. The company’s Reverse Logistics Program provides clients with a revenue stream, maximizes ROI and reduces liability. Refurbishing and remarketing are an important part of the company’s business model and zero-waste environmental policy. They provide certified destruction and recycling on multiple levels. With key competitors leaving the area, Prism Electronics has risen to become one of the largest companies of it’s industry.

Learn more about Prism Electronics here: Prism Electronics| Electronic Components Distributor Asset Recovery

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

 
Star Concrete is Paving the Way

Star Concrete is Paving the Way

By Brittney Sherman

Celebrated as one of the Golden State’s cleanest and greenest concrete operations, Star Concrete owner Jerry Blatt is constantly reinventing the concrete world. Jerry purchased the Morgan Hill property back in 2015 and has since developed the space into a cutting-edge facility and leader in concrete and water recycling and natural gas vehicles. Today, Jerry has 5 locations ranging from San Jose to Hollister and employs 157 people. With their commitment to quality, price and innovation Star Concrete will remain a leader in their industry for many years to come.

Through the Buy Local Campaign, we talk a lot about B2C purchases but it’s just as important that our B2B transactions remain local as well. Business supporting business is a win win for everyone!

Learn more about Star Concrete: Star Concrete Home

Read their feature article in Concrete Products: Morgan Hill – Concrete Products

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

 
Paramit Manufacturing Grows in Morgan Hill

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

 
Victory HONDA

Victory HONDA

By Brittney Sherman

The City of Morgan Hill Economic Development Team visited with Victory Honda General Sales Manager Jason Settle last week. While the chip shortage is still posing inventory challenges, Victory HONDA has pivoted to focus more on pre-selling new vehicles and expanding their pre-owned inventory. Auto and Transportation Dealerships are one of the City’s top sales tax revenue generators so where you purchase your next vehicle matters! With a local team offering top notch customer service, your next Honda vehicle awaits you at Victory Honda Morgan Hill!

Victory Honda of Morgan Hill | Honda Dealer in Morgan Hill, CA (victoryhondamorganhill.com)

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