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Shop small all Fall with Sidewalk Saturdays

Shop small all Fall with Sidewalk Saturdays

By Brittney Sherman

The Fall Sidewalk Saturdays Season is in full swing! Now through November 25, meet local artists and retailers, and purchase custom one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on your list.

Started in 2020 to support home-based and retail small businesses through the pandemic, Sidewalk Saturdays has morphed into a beloved community event embodying the Buy Local spirit. This popular maker’s market located on 3rd street in Downtown Morgan Hill, features anywhere from 15-25 vendors. Our 12-week seasons occur every Spring and Fall, between 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Learn more about Sidewalk Saturdays 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.

 
Become a bike-friendly business!

Become a bike-friendly business!

By Brittney Sherman

Is your business open to the public? Are you looking for ways to support the local community? If your answer is yes, join the City of Morgan Hill’s Bike-Friendly Business Program today! Participating business members enjoy periodic recognition in promotional materials and on social media, resulting in opportunities for increased patronage, and a greater connection to the cycling and pedestrian community. The program is free to join and aims to connect local businesses with the Morgan Hill bicycling and pedestrian community.

The City of Morgan Hill created the Bike-Friendly Business program as part of the 2016 Measure B Bike and Pedestrian Education and Encouragement program. To learn more and register your business go HERE.

 
How to make your business more accessible

How to make your business more accessible

By Brittney Sherman

On August 31, the California Commission on Disability Access (CCDA) in partnership with the City of San Jose, will host a Listening Forum called, “Breaking Barriers: Disability Compliance at Businesses to Improve Access for All.”  Local businesses, government, and individuals with disabilities are invited to attend and discuss how to increase access to local business for people with disabilities. This event is intended to foster dialogue and collaboration to create a more accessible and inclusive region for all.

Register to attend the Listening Forum 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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