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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.

 
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.

 
SF 49er player hosts Stay Hungry Career Camp at Shoe Palace

SF 49er player hosts Stay Hungry Career Camp at Shoe Palace

By Brittney Sherman

San Francisco 49ers’ Erik Armstead invited (30) local students to participate in his Stay Hungry Career Camp at the Shoe Palace Headquarters in Morgan Hill. Students were exposed to a variety of career pathways while touring the Shoe Palace warehouse, design studio, and mock store. The Stay Hungry Career Camp was created to help students connect their education to the real world by exposing them to career pathways worth pursuing and ultimately increasing their economic mobility long-term.

Watch the ABC7 News Report HERE.

 
Morgan Hill Leadership visits Lusamerica Foods

Morgan Hill Leadership visits Lusamerica Foods

By Brittney Sherman

On November 28, members of the City of Morgan Hill’s Leadership Team visited Lusamerica Fish to learn about the company’s history, current operations, and take a walking tour of their processing facility for a first-hand look at how the company de-bones, fillets, and packages fresh and frozen seafood onsite. Lusamerica is proud of its commitment to quality and sustainable seafood, recently investing in a dock at Moss Landing Harbor in Monterey Bay to support California fishermen and the continued recovery of the local seafood economy.

Lusamerica was founded in 1975 by Fernando and Ana Frederico and is still family owned and operated to this day. Lusamerica is headquartered in Morgan Hill and employs 500+ employees across the West Coast. They carry over 100 different species of seafood which they distribute to grocery stores, restaurants, food service companies, hospitals, tech companies, retirement communities, entertainment studios and more. Thank you to founders Fernando and Ana for “Choosing Morgan Hill!”

Learn more about Lusamerica HERE.

 
Lease signed at Butterfield 5 building #1

Lease signed at Butterfield 5 building #1

By Brittney Sherman

Pinnacle Exhibits an existing Morgan Hill employer is expanding and has leased the 85,456 square foot Building 1 at the Butterfield 5 Technology Park.  Pinnacle Exhibits creates activations, exhibits, environments, and events for businesses looking to build their brand and connect to their audience in live and interact ways.  Pinnacle has outgrown their existing space at 18420 Sutter Blvd and will be relocating their business operations when the tenant improvements are complete at the Butterfield 5 site.  Pinnacle is headquartered in Hillsborough, Oregon with operations in Los Angeles, Chicago, Raleigh-Durham and Morgan Hill. They employ approximately 60 full-time employees in Morgan Hill. 

Learn more about Pinnacle Exhibits HERE.

 
5 Reasons why your advanced manufacturing business belongs in Morgan Hill

5 Reasons why your advanced manufacturing business belongs in Morgan Hill

By Matthew Mahood

Choosing the right location for an advanced manufacturing business is a crucial decision that can significantly impact a company’s success and sustainability. Morgan Hill, California, emerges as a compelling choice for entrepreneurs and business owners looking to establish, relocate or expand their manufacturing operations. Here are five reasons why Morgan Hill stands out as an ideal destination for your advanced manufacturing business - focusing on its strategic location, skilled workforce, business-friendly environment, quality of life and infrastructure/connectivity.

Read the full article HERE.

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