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Morgan Hill based company ELEMENT is a leading provider of testing, inspection, and certification services for products from the R&D through production phase. The company is currently hiring part and full-time employees for shifts all hours and days of the week, including the weekends. No prior experience is necessary. Review the hiring flyer HERE.
Learn more about the company visit their website HERE.
You may have noticed that more and more retail shops have merchandise under lock-&-key and security guards manning the door. A shoplifting epidemic that began as random smash-and-grabs, has now morphed into organized retail crime that is sweeping the nation. According to the National Retail Federation, retail theft is an estimated $100 billion problem, and growing. The challenge, how to fight organized retail crime while keeping consumers and employees safe.
In an effort to stop sales associates from escalating shoplifting instances to violent and potentially fatal situations, the Senate passed SB 553 which prohibits retailers from requiring staff to confront shoplifters. The Bill requires that all employers regardless of size meet workplace violence standards that are even more aggressive than those applied to hospitals. Although many retailers have strict anti-confrontation policies already in place, SB 553 will require employers to provide active shooter training, maintain logs of violent encounters, and manage workplace violence restraining orders.
In the very near future, these retail innovations may become the norm according to the National Retail Federation’s “10 ideas worth stealing in 2023:”
+Co-tenancy of big box retail stores, with a focus on unexpected partnerships and stimulating experiences.
+The rise of Radio Frequency Identification Technology (RFID) for self-checkout, warehousing, and supply chain management.
+Transforming “toss-aways” into products and tripling down on sustainability and “forever products.”
+Debit card incentives that reward shoppers for paying now by giving same store discounts later.
Read the full article HERE.
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
Read the April 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
What to learn more about the CHIPS Act and whether your company is eligible for funding? The Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) will be hosting a two-part webinar series to provide background on the CHIPS Act and updates on how the state is supporting California CHIPS applicants.
Webinar 1: CHIPS Act Overview and Expectations - REGISTER HERE
Date: April 5th, 2023 from 12:00 – 1:00 PM PST
In this first webinar, GO-Biz will provide an overview of current and upcoming CHIPS Act funding opportunities, as well as detail the timelines and federal guidelines for the manufacturing incentives and R&D programs.
Webinar 2: State and Local Government Incentives & Support-
Date: April 11th, 2023 from 10:00 – 11:00 AM PST
The second webinar will be hosted by SEMI to discuss California state services and programs that can be leveraged in alignment with current and upcoming CHIPS funding opportunities. Competitive CHIPS proposals will apply one or more state or local government incentive(s) to finance their project costs. This webinar will provide an opportunity for California semiconductor businesses to learn about existing state incentives and workforce development programs they may utilize to strengthen their CHIPS applications. REGISTER HERE.
During the pandemic one-third of women left the workforce due to childcare challenges, and many have not yet returned. Providing on-site daycare has become the newest company benefit in an effort to entice workers back to the office. The Biden administration’s recent announcement requiring CHIPS Act funding recipients to provide access to high-quality and affordable childcare, is sparking a similar conversation in the private sector. Between April 2021- September 2022, the number of employers providing daycare services doubled when compared to pre-pandemic years. Companies now offering on-site childcare services are seeing an uptick in attraction and retention of employees, but state regulations and a six percent decrease in childcare workers pose challenges for many employers trying to implement the benefit.
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