2024 End-of-Year eNewsletter

As we close out another busy year, the Economic Development team would like to wish all of our businesses a happy and prosperous holiday season. 

We are grateful for the community’s continued support of the Economic Blueprint workplan, engagement during the Economic Mobility and Art Symposiums, and willingness to take the time out of your busy schedule to host us for a business visit. This final newsletter of the 2024-year highlights just a few of our accomplishments. 

We look forward to the New Year and our work ahead to support the City’s long-term fiscal sustainability and increase the number of local business services and job opportunities for all Morgan Hill residents.  

Second-Quarter 2024

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

·   Noteworthy Citywide News

·    Business Support Information

·    New Businesses Opening Soon

·    Upcoming Community Activities

First-Quarter 2024

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

·   Regional and local market conditions

·    Business support opportunities

·    First-quarter business visits

·    Noteworthy community news

December 2023

As we close out another busy year, the Economic Development team would like to wish all of our businesses a happy and prosperous holiday season. We are grateful for the community’s support of the Downtown Street Activations, the Buy Local Holiday Shopping Passport, and engagement during our business roundtable meetings. This final newsletter of the 2023 year captures just a few of our most recent accomplishments. 

We look forward to the New Year and our work ahead to support the City’s long-term fiscal sustainability and increase the number of local job opportunities for all Morgan Hill residents. 

July 2023

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

·   First quarter 2023 sales tax was negatively affected by gas and lumber

·    Employers invited to participate in Work 2 Future Job Fair

·    $20,000 in rebates for small and medium-sized businesses

·    Roughly 2,900 housing units are on Morgan Hill’s horizon

·    Bring your friends, family, canines, and cars Downtown Morgan Hill

·    Police-community partnership celebrated at National Night Out on August 1

·    In the news

·    Now open and coming soon

April 2023

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

·   Silicon Valley Index confirms the region’s resiliency

·   Fourth quarter sales tax revenue breaks a ten consecutive quarter streak

·    $4M awarded for Monterey Road improvements

·    Morgan Hill aims to increase economic mobility

·    Roll Downtown on May 13 during Open Streets

·    Sidewalk Saturdays expands in sixth season

·    In the news

·    Newly opened

January 2023

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

·   Third-quarter sales tax data tests positive

·   (40) Significant projects currently in the pipeline

·    Storm-impacted businesses eligible for tax and loan relief

·    Morgan Hill becomes home to the Bay Area Panthers

·    What is the Chips and Science Act of 2022

·    Nationwide holiday retail sales miss the mark

December 2022

Happy Holidays Morgan Hill Business Community! In lieu of a December eNewsletter, we have decided to produce a Year in Review. In this message you will find an overview of key Economic Development efforts, actions, and projects spanning the 2022 year. Thank you for your commitment to “Choose Morgan Hill!” We look forward to working with you and supporting your business in 2023.

October 2022

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

·   Sales tax revenues continue to rise, but experts predict slower growth in 2023

·    Morgan Hill targets expanding retailers

·    City leads Manufacturing Week

·    Are you prepared for food recovery inspections?

·    Book a ride anywhere in Morgan Hill for $2.50

·    What you will see on the 2022 Local Election Ballot

·    Makers Market drives Shop Local effort

·    Ghouls and Goblins return to the Downtown

·    Morgan Hill in the news

·    Business Resources

August 2022

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 Reels

·    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

July 2022

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

·   1st Quarter Sales Tax Overview

·    Business License Renewals

·    CalCompetes Tax Credit and Grant Program Cycle #2

·    Magnolias Apartment Complex to Include Farmworker Housing

·    Silicon Valley Business Journal Event- Meet Morgan Hill

·    Together at National Night Out

·    Urbn Ranch, Crumbl Cookie, Bloom, MOHI Farm, and Bath & Body Works

·    Business Resources

June 2022

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

·    Morgan Hill Market Analytics Report

·   389-Unit Apartment Complex Breaks Ground

·    Invesco Purchases Butterfield 5 Industrial Park

·    NEW Water Conservation Emergency Regulation

·    Magical Bridge Playground Opens

·    The Secret Door, Cigarland, and Cochi’s Kitchen

·    Business Resources

May 2022

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

·    California’s Revenue Surplus of $55 Billion

·   Meet the Business Law Enforcement Liaison

·    Go Green on Butterfield

·    Hotel Incentive Policy

·    Spanish Language Translation

·    Connecting Businesses to Bikes

·    Public Works Week

·    Benjamin Moore, Mission Bell, and Urbn Ranch

·    Business Resources

April 2022

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

·    4th Quarter Sales Tax Data

·    Edes Fine Art Gallery

·    Morgan Hill Outdoor Dining Program

·    Updated Development Opportunities Map with Housing

·    Broadband Improvements

·    Meet Our New Teammate: Un-Housed Specialist Brian Malicdem

·    Toray, Anritsu and Lin Engineering

·    Business Resources

March 2022

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

·   2022 State of the Valley Index

·  New Fire Chief

·  Water Use Restrictions

·  Housing Element Survey

·  Depot Street Closure

·  Citizen’s Initiative - Monterey Road Lane Reduction

·  Police Department Cadet Program

·  Businesses Coming Soon and Existing Business Visits

· Business Resources

February 2022

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

·    Shopping Center Sales Tax Rebounds,

·    2022 State of the City Address,

·    Depot-Latala Project Update,

·    Llagas Creek Flood Control Phase 2,

·    Industrial Preservation & Optimization Policy,

·    Businesses Newly Opened and Coming Soon, and

·    Business Resources.

January 2022

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

·    Quarterly Sales Tax Update,

·    Housing Element Plan,

·    Industrial Preservation & Optimization Policy Town Hall,

·    Downtown Lane Reduction and Place Branding Update, and

·    Business Resources

December 2021

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