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2022 Structures Award Received by Butterfield 5

2022 Structures Award Received by Butterfield 5

By Brittney Sherman

Each year, the Silicon Valley Business Journal presents its Structures Awards, honoring the best commercial real estate projects, deals, and people in the region. On Thursday, September 29, the Silicon Valley Business Journal awarded Morgan Hill’s Butterfield 5 Technology Park the 2022 Structures Award for best Industrial Project.

Read the full article HERE.


Have questions? Contact City of Morgan Hill Economic Development Director Matt Mahood at Matt.Mahood@morganhill.ca.gov

 
Nursery Crops and Mushrooms Remain Top Crops

Nursery Crops and Mushrooms Remain Top Crops

By Brittney Sherman

According to the County’s latest crop report, nursery crops and mushrooms remained Santa Clara County’s top crops. Overall, the value of Santa Clara County’s agricultural products rose 5.7% to nearly $340 million. Nursery crops remained the most valuable crop type in the county, increasing 19 percent to $109 million in value. Mushrooms, the second-most valuable crop in the county, were up 5 percent to $79 million. This latest crop report provides a snapshot of the region’s diverse agriculture industry and underscores the importance of farmland and rangeland to the sustainability and well-being of Silicon Valley.
Read the full Press Release HERE!

Have questions? Contact City of Morgan Hill Economic Development Director Matt Mahood at Matt.Mahood@morganhill.ca.gov

 
Paid Family Leave Small Business Grant

Paid Family Leave Small Business Grant

By Brittney Sherman

 Beginning July 1, 2020, the Paid Family Leave (PFL) Program was expanded from six to eight weeks, and the 12 week non-paid protected leave was expanded to all businesses, regardless of business size. The California Employment Training Panel (ETP) and the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA), recently announced the availability of up to $1,000,000 in California State General Fund dollars, for California Small Businesses impacted by the Paid Family Leave (PFL) Program. The PFL SB Grant will provide to CA small businesses with 51-100 employees a payment of $1,000 and a payment of $2,000 to CA small businesses with less than or equal to 1-50 employees.

The grant funds are meant to help offset the costs incurred when training employees to cover the duties of the individual utilizing Paid Family Leave. Increased costs can include: training and upskilling existing staff to cover the duties of the employee on PFL, hiring and training additional staff to cover the duties of the employee on PFL, and the marketing, recruitment, and training costs to cover these activities.

Learn more about the Paid Family Leave Small Business Grant and submit your application HERE!

Have questions? Contact City of Morgan Hill Economic Development Director Matt Mahood at Matt.Mahood@morganhill.ca.gov

 
August eNewsletter

August eNewsletter

By Brittney Sherman

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 Reel

-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

Read the August 2022 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

 
San Jose's Largest In-Person Hiring Fair

San Jose's Largest In-Person Hiring Fair

By Brittney Sherman

Work2future and San Jose Works will host a San Jose Career Expo on Friday, September 23rd from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the San José McEnery Convention Center, South Hall. This will be the South Bay’s largest in-person hiring event to date, with spaces available for 75 employers who are:

·    Currently hiring seasonal, part-time, and/or full-time employees. 

·    Looking for candidates that are entry-level to highly skilled. 

·    Open to applicants of all ages. Employers with the capacity to hire youth 16+ are encouraged to apply. 

There is no cost to participate, however space is limited. If you want to participate, submit your online application prior to the submission deadline on Monday September 5. If you have any questions, you can reach out to the Work2future Business Service Program Manager, Huong Tran, at huong.a.tran@sanjoseca.gov .

 

Have questions? Contact City of Morgan Hill Economic Development Director Matt Mahood at Matt.Mahood@morganhill.ca.gov

 
A Year In Review- Matt Mahood, Economic Development Director

A Year In Review- Matt Mahood, Economic Development Director

By Brittney Sherman

It has been a little over a year since Matt Mahood joined the City of Morgan Hill as the Economic Development Director. Silicon Valley Business Journal Editor-in-Chief J. Jennings Moss conducted a one-on-one interview with Mahood to talk about his transition from the public to private sector and his continued role as a “business booster” in Silicon Valley.

“I chatted with Mahood earlier this month about his decision to take the Morgan Hill job and what the city is doing to encourage companies to do business there. The following excerpts were edited for length and clarity…….”

Read the full article in the Silicon Valley Business Journal HERE!

Have questions? Contact City of Morgan Hill Economic Development Director Matt Mahood at Matt.Mahood@morganhill.ca.gov

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