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Prioritizing Mom

Prioritizing Mom

By Brittney Sherman

In 2023, 84% of consumers will spend an average of $274 celebrating mom this year. Instead of focusing on physical gifts, subscriptions and experiences are top of the list. For those with no idea what to gift, they look to retailers for inspiration through website and social media promoted products. Although prices on popular Mother’s Day items such as flowers and jewelry have increased due to inflation, consumers are hunting out deals and reducing costs in other areas to prioritize mom on this special day.

Read the full report by National Retail Federation HERE.

 
California hospitals are in dire need of rescue

California hospitals are in dire need of rescue

By Brittney Sherman

According to research commissioned by the California Hospital Association, roughly 20% of California’s 400 hospitals are at risk of closing their doors. In response, state lawmakers voted to extend $150M in interest-free emergency loans to struggling medical centers to prevent future closures.

Read the full article in the Associated Press HERE.

 
As crime rates increase retailers vacate Downtown San Francisco

As crime rates increase retailers vacate Downtown San Francisco

By Brittney Sherman

The surge in crime and recreational drug-use, combined with a slow return to in-office work, are being attributed to the reasons behind retail lease non-renewals in Downtown San Francisco. High-profile retailers with large Downtown footprints such as Nordstrom, Saks 5th Avenue, Anthropologie, and Office Depot, are all vacating their Downtown San Francisco locations. Unsafe conditions for employees and customers, and the lack of economic recovery have resulted in a more than 18% increase in retail vacancies in Downtown San Franciso.

Read the full Co-Star 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

 
And the award goes to..........

And the award goes to..........

By Brittney Sherman

The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) awarded local contractor DRD Construction the prestigious 2023 National Contractor of the Year Award. DRD won in the “entire house” category, alongside sister design company STUDIO 38, for a full home remodel project in Downtown Morgan Hill.

Read the full article in the Morgan Hill Times HERE.

 
Downtown District looking to fill two Board vacancies

Downtown District looking to fill two Board vacancies

By Brittney Sherman

Do you live, operate a business, or own property within the PBID District? The Downtown Morgan Hill Improvement District (DMHID) board of directors currently has two (2) Board vacancies and is seeking eligible and interested candidates. To be eligible to apply to become a DMHID director, you must be the owner of an assessed property within the Property Business Improvement District (PBID), a business owner/operator in a PBID-assessed property, or a resident within the Downtown Assessment District. Board member applications will be accepted between April 15 - May 15, candidate interviews will be conducted in late May and June, and the successful candidate(s) will be approved in July or August. Visit the DMHID website to learn more about the organization and start your application.

In November 2022, the City Council approved the formation of the Morgan Hill Property Business Improvement District (MHPBID) in Downtown Morgan Hill. The purpose of the MHPBID is to provide improvements, maintenance, and activities which constitute and convey a special benefit to the assessed parcels within the Downtown District. To manage the Business Improvement District, the assessed property owners have formed the Downtown Morgan Hill Improvement District (DMHID), a 501c6 non-profit organization, to manage the PBID.  The DMHID Board Directors will develop and implement a focused strategy that supports the purpose and goals of the MHPBID.

Have questions? Contact City of Morgan Hill Economic Development Coordinator Brittney Sherman at Brittney.sherman@morganhill.ca.gov

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