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Dog-gone Downtown takeover

Dog-gone Downtown takeover

By Brittney Sherman

Hundreds of Morgan Hill residents and dogs came Downtown on August 26 for the first ever Doggy Days of Summer event! Dogs enjoyed two agility courses, the splash zone, and participated in the pet contest. Patrons shopped 35+ dog-themed vendors and enjoyed live music from the Shand Band and MaryEllen & Thom. Kiddos enjoyed the bouncy house, lawn games, and EZPZ mobile gaming truck. There was something for everyone!

Did you miss all the action? Watch the Doggy Days of Summer video recap HERE.

 
Become a bike-friendly business!

Become a bike-friendly business!

By Brittney Sherman

Is your business open to the public? Are you looking for ways to support the local community? If your answer is yes, join the City of Morgan Hill’s Bike-Friendly Business Program today! Participating business members enjoy periodic recognition in promotional materials and on social media, resulting in opportunities for increased patronage, and a greater connection to the cycling and pedestrian community. The program is free to join and aims to connect local businesses with the Morgan Hill bicycling and pedestrian community.

The City of Morgan Hill created the Bike-Friendly Business program as part of the 2016 Measure B Bike and Pedestrian Education and Encouragement program. To learn more and register your business go HERE.

 
July 2023 eNewsletter

July 2023 eNewsletter

By Brittney Sherman

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 rebates for small and medium-sized businesses

-Roughly 2,900 housing units are on Morgan Hill's horizon

-Get ready for some fun Downtown! Bring your family, friends, and canines

-Police-Community Partnership celebrated at National Night Out

-In the news

-Now open and coming soon

Read the July 2023 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

 
Where's Waldo hiding in Morgan Hill?

Where's Waldo hiding in Morgan Hill?

By Brittney Sherman

The 2023 Find Waldo Local scavenger hunt will kick-off on Saturday July 1. This is the 11th year that local small business Booksmart has coordinated the scavenger hunt, as a family friendly summer activity that promotes the Buy Local spirit. Pickup your passport at Booksmart, located in the Vineyard Town Center, and get ready to find Waldo in 25 local business locations.

 
Free family friendly fun in Downtown Morgan Hill

Free family friendly fun in Downtown Morgan Hill

By Brittney Sherman

During the months of August, September, and October, the City will provide FREE family friendly programming in the Downtown District. This series of events, called the 4th Saturday Downtown Street Series, was developed to make Downtown more accessible and inclusive, offer family-friendly events without impact to commuters, reinforce city branding, and support existing Downtown businesses.

These events will be held on the 4th Saturday of the following months: August 26, September 23, and October 28. Each event will vary in theme and programming in an effort to further enliven Downtown and encourage the entire Community to enjoy the open space and activations. The series of events will take place on Monterey Road between Main Avenue and 4th Street. To learn more, visit the website HERE.

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