News/Blog

November 28, 2022

From spore to table

By Brittney Sherman

Morgan Hill based mushroom lab Sempera Organics is breaking into the meat substitute game with their newly launched product- Mamu. Made from three species of ground mushrooms grown on chickpeas, Mamu has already made an appearance on several Silicon Valley restaurant menus. Involving a Michelin star chef in the early stages of the tasting and testing process, has resulted in a product that is versatile and flavorful, without the need for salt. Diners with food allergies can rejoice because Mamu is both gluten-free and allergy-free. Growing mushrooms supports environmental sustainability, generating 85 times less carbon dioxide than meat production and using 98% less water than most other vegetables.

Read the full article from The Peninsula Foodist HERE.

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

November 11, 2022

Morgan Hill joins the United Against Hate movement

By Brittney Sherman

Maya Angelou summed up the worthlessness of the emotion when she said, “Hate, it has caused a lot of problems in the world but has not solved one yet.” The National United Against Hate (UAH) Week will be observed November 13-19 and is an effort wholeheartedly supported by the City of Morgan Hill, as is demonstrated by several previously adopted anti-hate resolutions. All residents are invited and encouraged to attend the kick-off event at the Morgan Hill Library on Sunday, November 13, from 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. The event will feature music and cultural activities, and a speech featuring the United Against Hate theme.

Join the movement and help spread the message by downloading and displaying a printable poster HERE.

Have questions? Contact the City of Morgan Hill Public Information Officer at pio@morganhill.ca.gov

November 11, 2022

Santa Clara County extends reach to vulnerable communities through non-profit grants

By Brittney Sherman

Non-profit organizations located in Santa Clara County will soon be eligible to receive $300,000 in grant funding via a County led program aimed at providing services to the most vulnerable community members in an equitable, diverse, respectful, and inclusive way.

Valley Medical Center Foundation and the County of Santa Clara recently announced a $10 million Covid-19 Nonprofit Resilience and Sustainability Grant Program with the goal to strengthen the sustainability and responsiveness of local nonprofits negatively impacted by the pandemic. Grant applications will be accepted online starting November 14, 2022 and closing on December 19, 2022, at 4 p.m.

Fun fact: there are more than 16,000 non-profit organizations, operating at various levels, within Santa Clara County.

For more information, visit the Valley Medical Foundation website HERE.

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

November 01, 2022

County expands hazardous waste program to small businesses

By Brittney Sherman

Non-profits, property managers, and small businesses can now safely dispense of hazardous materials through the County’s existing waste program. The Very Small Quantity Generator (VSQG) disposal program is a drop-off service for businesses that generate fewer than 220 pounds, or 27 gallons, of hazardous waste per month, from paint and motor oil to batteries and propane tanks.

Convenience + cost savings + environmental conservation= Happy Business and Healthy Planet!

Read the full Press Release HERE and see if your business qualifies.

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