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Train services expand in South County

Train services expand in South County

By Brittney Sherman

Caltrain, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA), and the Cities of Gilroy and Morgan Hill are thrilled to announce a significant enhancement to the weekday Caltrain service that will further strengthen the transportation network for South County residents. Starting Monday, September 25, a fourth train will be introduced to the Gilroy/Morgan Hill morning and evening weekday service, offering commuters greater flexibility and convenience when traveling by Caltrain.

Read the full Press Release HERE!

 
Independent hotel resumes Downtown construction

Independent hotel resumes Downtown construction

By Brittney Sherman

Hotel MOHI is a full-service luxury hotel in the heart of Downtown Morgan Hill on First Street and Monterey Road. Construction of the hotel was forced to stop during the COVID Pandemic due to tightening of lending markets. In 2022, to make the project more financially viable, the hotel was redesigned to accommodate a partial fifth floor and 13 additional rooms, for a total of 73 rooms. The MOHI hotel will include a spa, meeting facilities, and a market-hall restaurant. Hotel construction will resume shortly and is scheduled to be completed by December 2025.

Read the full Press Release HERE.

 
Your stuff deserves a 2nd chance

Your stuff deserves a 2nd chance

By Brittney Sherman

With the goal of keeping materials out of landfills, "Second Chance Week" features a different way to Reuse, Reduce, and Recycle each day of the week from September 9-17, 2023.

To learn more about the campaign and view an interactive map of South County garage sale locations, go HERE.

 
$20k rebate for business and property owners

$20k rebate for business and property owners

By Brittney Sherman

Designed to help with the adoption of clean and efficient electric technologies, this SVCE small to medium business program offers rebates of up to $20,000 ($25,000 for non-profits) for upgrading to electric heat pump water heaters and heat pump heating and cooling units. If your building is less than 50,000 sq. ft., and uses less than 250,000 kWh and 25,000 therms in a year, you qualify!

Electric heat pump water heaters and HVAC units not only reduce carbon emissions but also significantly improve indoor air quality. By embracing these energy-efficient technologies, businesses can experience a multitude of advantages and take steps to transitioning to a fully emission-free building.

Learn more about the rebate program and eligibility requirements 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

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