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California sets fast food mandatory minimum wage at $20

California sets fast food mandatory minimum wage at $20

By Brittney Sherman

Late September, Governor Newsom repealed the Fast-Food Accountability and Standards Recovery Act, replacing it with a mandatory $20 per hour minimum wage for all fast food employees. The base wage will go into effect on April 1, 2024 . A nine-person Fast Food Council will be appointed to monitor and recommend additional annual wage increases and workforce standards for fast food employees through 2029.

Read the full article HERE.

 
2023 End of year eNewsletter

2023 End of year eNewsletter

By Brittney Sherman

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.  

Read the full eNewsletter HERE.

 
Permanent Pickleball courts under construction in Morgan Hill

Permanent Pickleball courts under construction in Morgan Hill

By Brittney Sherman

The City will soon move forward on the construction of four new pickleball courts at the Morgan Hill Community Park located next to the existing temporary pickleball/basketball courts.  The new courts will greatly benefit the growing pickleball community in Morgan Hill, who has been using three temporary pickleball courts on the existing basketball courts at Community Park for the past year. A groundbreaking event will be held on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at 10:00 a.m.

Read the full Press Release HERE.

 
The Breakfast Club opens new location in Morgan Hill

The Breakfast Club opens new location in Morgan Hill

By Brittney Sherman

In 2024, Morgan Hill will become one of four new locations for the quickly growing diner chain: The Breakfast Club. The restaurant will setup shop in the prior YOLKED location and will offer a creative breakfast, lunch, and brunch menu, in addition to a full bar and live music.

Read the full article in the SJ Spotlight Publication HERE.

 
California tax credit program launches on January 2

California tax credit program launches on January 2

By Brittney Sherman

$164 million in tax credits are available during the next California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) application period starting Tuesday, January 2, 2024. An application guide, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), program regulations, and a downloadable version of the webinar presentation can be found HERE. Businesses interested in applying can also register to attend a live webinar explaining the qualification and application process. The deadline to submit applications is Monday, January 22, 2024, at 11:59 p.m.


Register for the live webinar on January 3 at 9:30 a.m.- HERE.
Register for the live webinar on January 11 at 3:00 p.m.- HERE.

 
Year-Round farmer's market gains City Council Approval

Year-Round farmer's market gains City Council Approval

By Brittney Sherman

Joe Raineri’s vision for a year-round farmer’s market, working farm, tasting room, restaurant and agricultural education and sustainability facility recently received unanimous approval from the Morgan Hill City Council. Construction on the project, located at the South end of Morgan Hill near Hwy 101, is expected to begin in 2025.

Read the full article in the Mercury News HERE.

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