Over 1,000 wineries competed in this year’s prestigious San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, the largest in Northern California. Of the 5,700 total entries, the following South Santa Clara County Wineries made it on the podium: Guglielmo, Kirigin Cellars, Little Uvas, Martin Ranch, Moose Mountain, P&V, Sarah’s Vineyard and Solis.
Read the full article in the Morgan Hill Times HERE.
Founded in 1960 as a family-owned metal fabrication business, Airtronics Metal Products initially set its roots in Sunnyvale, later relocating to San Jose for a business expansion opportunity. Approximately 10 years ago, the company made what it hopes to be their final move to an 88,000 sq.ft. building in Morgan Hill, aiming to further accommodate growth and enhance service capabilities. Serving primarily medical device producers, their clients hail from across the western hemisphere, from the South Bay to South America. Their services consist mostly of building shell enclosures for medical and networking companies, which are then shipped out to be filled with sensitive equipment such as lasers and boards. Airtronics provides a wide range of manufacturing services from laser cutting, punching, and welding, to painting, silk screening and assembly. The company employees 70 people and is currently looking to hire two welders.
With 87,000 acres at Henry Coe State Park and an additional 58 trails covering 585 miles, Morgan Hill has already become a preferred location for hiking and biking enthusiasts alike. The Conservation Fund’s recent purchase of the Richmond Ranch will expand the existing Bay Area Trail more than 3,600 acres. This land acquisition will act as a bridge, connecting the East Foothills, Coyote Valley, and the Santa Cruz Mountains. Upon approval by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, the Santa Clara County Department of Parks will be handed the land, which they will co-manage alongside Valley Habitat Agency.
Tim Herlihy founded Creative Manufacturing Solutions (CMS) in San Jose in 2006, after learning the trade by working in his father’s shop. Eight years later, he leased the prior Fox Racing building in Morgan Hill, converging both his San Jose and Gilroy locations into one shop. Today, Tim has been in the sheet metal manufacturing industry for twenty years, having created a company with the manufacturing experts needed to deliver fabricated sheet metal products. The full service 50,000 sq. feet manufacturing facility provides Design Services, CNC Punching, Laser Cutting, Forming, Welding, In-House Powder Coating, and Assembly. CMS employs 40 people and in the future Tim has plans to provide classes and onsite job training to bolster the local industry talent and build a pipeline for future tradesman.
Learn more about Creative Manufacturing Solutions HERE.
Jerry Ayala, owner of the Flower Cottage located on First St in Downtown Morgan Hill, is preparing for one of his store’s strongest days of the year- Valentine’s Day. After owning the store for 10 years, Jerry has found long stem roses, chocolates, and teddy bears to be the top sellers.
“In 2024, consumers are projected to spend approximately $25.8 billion on Valentine’s Day purchases,” reported the National Retail Federation. Top gifts include jewelry, an “evening out,” clothes, and flowers.
Founded in 1984 by George Zaia, Medius Corp started as a family business in Milpitas and relocated to Morgan Hill in 2021. Serving a range of clients, they handle all facets of printing projects that include business cards, books, manuals, display banners, car wraps, boxes, etc. The company is dedicated to sustainability, recycling over 270 tons of paper trim annually, using soy-based eco-friendly ink, and planting 500 trees every year since 2018. Medius employs 60 people and is currently hiring for two positions: Offset Printing Press Operator and Manager of Information Technology.