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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.

 
Where's Waldo hiding in Morgan Hill?

Where's Waldo hiding in Morgan Hill?

By Brittney Sherman

The 2023 Find Waldo Local scavenger hunt will kick-off on Saturday July 1. This is the 11th year that local small business Booksmart has coordinated the scavenger hunt, as a family friendly summer activity that promotes the Buy Local spirit. Pickup your passport at Booksmart, located in the Vineyard Town Center, and get ready to find Waldo in 25 local business locations.

 
Retail innovations on the rise in 2023

Retail innovations on the rise in 2023

By Brittney Sherman

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.

 
April 2023 eNewsletter

April 2023 eNewsletter

By Brittney Sherman

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

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