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August 30, 2022

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

August 25, 2022

San Jose's Largest In-Person Hiring Fair

Work2future and San Jose Works will host a San Jose Career Expo on Friday, September 23rd from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the San José McEnery Convention Center, South Hall. This will be the South Bay’s largest in-person hiring event to date, with spaces available for 75 employers who are:

· Currently hiring seasonal, part-time, and/or full-time employees.

· Looking for candidates that are entry-level to highly skilled.

· Open to applicants of all ages. Employers with the capacity to hire youth 16+ are encouraged to apply.

There is no cost to participate, however space is limited. If you want to participate, submit your online application prior to the submission deadline on Monday September 5. If you have any questions, you can reach out to the Work2future Business Service Program Manager, Huong Tran, at huong.a.tran@sanjoseca.gov .

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

August 23, 2022

A Year In Review- Matt Mahood, Economic Development Director

By Brittney Sherman

It has been a little over a year since Matt Mahood joined the City of Morgan Hill as the Economic Development Director. Silicon Valley Business Journal Editor-in-Chief J. Jennings Moss conducted a one-on-one interview with Mahood to talk about his transition from the public to private sector and his continued role as a “business booster” in Silicon Valley.

“I chatted with Mahood earlier this month about his decision to take the Morgan Hill job and what the city is doing to encourage companies to do business there. The following excerpts were edited for length and clarity…….”

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

August 23, 2022

Meet Morgan Hill Feature Event

By Brittney Sherman

On Thursday, August 11th the Silicon Valley Business Journal hosted a virtual event, “Meet Morgan Hill”, to explore the topics of industrial and residential development, and the hospitality industry. Some of the major highlights from the discussion include:

Edith Ramirez (City of Morgan Hill) gives a citywide overview

(min 1:56-14:55)

David Karol (Ridge Capital Investors) talks about the industrial market and their plans for the prior ShoePalace Building at 755 Jarvis

(min 18:34-23:58)

Joe Guerra (Brookfield Properties) talks about the medical/healthcare market and the demand for an expansion of their proposed medical facility on Juan Hernandez

(min 28:52-37:20)

Jeff Wasson (Cutina Group) talks about the hotel market and plans for construction of their Holiday Inn Express Hotel at Evergreen Village

(min 49:00 - 50:34, 58:45-1:00:36)

Frank Leal (Live+Love+Leal) talks about the hospitality market, wedding industry and his dedication to resume construction on the Downtown Hotel MoHI this fall (min 50:34-58:43, 1:00:38-1:08:09)

Watch the full video recording HERE.

Have questions about the program, speakers, or development projects? Contact City of Morgan Hill Economic Development Director Matt Mahood at Matt.Mahood@morganhill.ca.gov

August 22, 2022

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

August 22, 2022

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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