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September 10, 2025

SBDC Business Financing Seminar

By Brittney Sherman

The Silicon Valley SBDC is hosting a free, live-virtual Business Financing seminar on October 16, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (PDT) to help small business owners navigate today’s financial challenges. Featured speaker Andrew Krone, Senior Vice President at Marble Bridge Funding Group, will share insights on inflation, bank credit tightening, and alternative funding options such as Accounts Receivable Financing, SBA loans, and creative financing strategies.

Attendees will learn how to prepare for economic shifts, discover funding sources beyond traditional banks, and get expert answers to their financing questions. Registration is free, but spots are limited—sign up before October 16 at 3:00 PM (PDT) to secure your place.

Register HERE!

September 04, 2025

Santa Clara County proposes major overhaul of rural, agricultural zoning rules

By Brittney Sherman

Santa Clara County is weighing new rural zoning rules that would limit building sizes and require farmland preservation when converting agricultural land to other uses. The proposed Rural Zoning Amendments, presented Aug. 28 to the Planning Commission, would cap non-agricultural building coverage in rural zones at a size still under discussion—between 7,500 and 12,500 square feet.

In addition, property owners converting five or more acres of key farmland would need to offset the loss through measures such as conservation easements or in-lieu fees, with a detailed mitigation plan coming in the next project phase.

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August 15, 2025

National Night Out in Morgan Hill

By Brittney Sherman

Hundreds of residents gathered at the Civic Center Plaza on Aug. 5 for Morgan Hill’s National Night Out, hosted by the Police Department and city officials. Families explored police cars, fire engines, and motorcycles, while learning about local nonprofits and city services at interactive booths. The evening featured games, live entertainment, and a raffle that awarded prizes including bikes for local kids. National Night Out is part of a nationwide effort to strengthen community ties and foster positive relationships with law enforcement.

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August 13, 2025

Rosso Furniture set to close Gilroy, Morgan Hill stores

By Brittney Sherman

After nearly 50 years in South County, Rosso Furniture & Décor is closing its Morgan Hill and Gilroy stores. Founded in 1978 by Anthony and Jaime Rosso Jr., the family business grew into a local home furnishings destination and community supporter. Melissa O’Malley, who purchased the company in 2021, cited ongoing economic challenges in the decision to close the stores permanently.

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August 11, 2025

Economic Development Visit Pinnacle Exhibits

By Brittney Sherman

Founded in 1998, Pinnacle Exhibits designs and builds custom trade show exhibits, brand environments, and event displays for clients across a wide range of industries. One of 5 locations in the country, they lease an 85,000-square-foot facility within the Morgan Hill Butterfield 5 industrial park. Pinnacle Exhibits serves a diverse client base ranging from Fortune 500 companies to innovative startups. Their 35 strong team of designers, project managers, and fabricators draws from the local talent pool spanning Hollister to San Jose. While they face competition from both regional and national firms their ability to offer fully integrated services under one roof enables them to quickly adapt to client needs and market trends. The company continues to expand into and make efficiencies in their new building at Butterfield 5 following a move from their prior 62,000 sqft. facility on Sutter boulevard.

August 08, 2025

County pushes new sales tax after federal cuts

By Brittney Sherman

Santa Clara County supervisors voted unanimously on Aug. 7 to put a sales tax increase before voters this November to help close a looming budget gap. The measure would raise the countywide sales tax to 9.75%, which translates to $1.25 on a $200 purchase or nearly $190 on a $30,000 car. County Executive James Williams projects the county will lose $1.3 billion by 2029–30 due to cuts in federal healthcare funding for programs like Medicare and Medi-Cal. Officials say the proposed five-eighths cent increase could bring in over $330 million across five years to help offset the shortfall.

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