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1Q2023 sales tax

1Q2023 sales tax

By Brittney Sherman

The first quarter 2023 sales tax results showed minimal growth for Santa Clara County (+0.2%) and reductions for the City of Morgan Hill (-1.1%) and California statewide (-1.1%). When compared to first quarter 2022, Morgan Hill’s Autos and Transportation State and County Pools, and Restaurant and Hotel industry groups all experienced growth, while it’s Fuel and Service Station, Business and Industry, and Building and Construction groups showed losses. Significant nationwide decreases in the price of gas (20%) and the price of lumber (60%), in addition to a decline in citywide electronic sales, are the main factors behind the City’s negative first quarter sales tax results. However, the top 25 sales tax generating businesses citywide continue to be largely represented by auto dealers, big box retailers, grocery stores, and gas stations.

Statewide, California sales tax results for the 2022/2023 fiscal year are projected to yield a 2.2% growth, where it’s 2023/2024 fiscal year is projecting a 0.7% decrease.

Read the full report 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.

 
A Star Spangled Celebration

A Star Spangled Celebration

By Brittney Sherman

Morgan Hill remains one of the very few cities in the entire Bay Area that continues to have all day events surrounding the 4th of July. The annual event lineup includes the Patriotic Sing, Family Street Dance, Freedom Run, Parade, Freedom Car Cruise, and Fireworks on the Green.

Celebrated in the historic downtown core, Community and Cultural Center, and Outdoor Sports Center, these six events deliver a spectacular, fun-filled, set of family events every July 4th holiday. The Freedom Fest Organization puts on an award-winning parade, celebrated as the largest privately organized parade in Northern California and the official 4th of July Parade for Santa Clara County.

Learn more about the Freedom Fest series of events HERE.

 
Get hands on experience with wireless testing tech

Get hands on experience with wireless testing tech

By Brittney Sherman

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.

 
Free family friendly fun in Downtown Morgan Hill

Free family friendly fun in Downtown Morgan Hill

By Brittney Sherman

During the months of August, September, and October, the City will provide FREE family friendly programming in the Downtown District. This series of events, called the 4th Saturday Downtown Street Series, was developed to make Downtown more accessible and inclusive, offer family-friendly events without impact to commuters, reinforce city branding, and support existing Downtown businesses.

These events will be held on the 4th Saturday of the following months: August 26, September 23, and October 28. Each event will vary in theme and programming in an effort to further enliven Downtown and encourage the entire Community to enjoy the open space and activations. The series of events will take place on Monterey Road between Main Avenue and 4th Street. To learn more, visit the website HERE.

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