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Microbusiness Grant Portal Reopens

Microbusiness Grant Portal Reopens

By Brittney Sherman

On August 11, the County of Santa Clara and the Enterprise Foundation reopened the portal to accept additional applications for the Microbusiness Grant Program, which grants $2,500 to qualified businesses affected by COVID-19. The application portal will remain open until the funds are exhausted.

To qualify for the $2,500 grant, microbusinesses must have made less than $50,000 in total revenue (not net) in each of the last three years. The business also needs to have less than five employees, been negatively effected by COVID-19, been open in 2019 and in operation in 2022.

Learn more about the Program and start your application HERE!

Have questions? Contact City of Morgan Hill Economic Development Director Matt Mahood at Matt.Mahood@morganhill.ca.gov

 
Local Restaurant Featured on Destination SF

Local Restaurant Featured on Destination SF

By Brittney Sherman

On Saturday, August 13th @ 3:00 p.m. Morgan Hill’s very own Craft Roots Restaurant will be featured in the 9th episode of Destination San Francisco! Watch the episode on KPIX- Channel 5 on Saturday, August 13th @ 3:00 p.m. PST to cheer on our local Morgan Hill restaurant and the City’s growing Foodie Scene!

More about Craft Roots:

Craft Roots is a locally owned and operated family friendly restaurant. They focus on offering healthy whole foods through a 100% plant-based menu. Ingredients are sourced as locally as possible and follow the seasons with specials and an ever evolving menu. To complement their food offerings, the restaurant has curated an extensive craft beer and cocktail menu highlighting local breweries who share a passion for fresh ingredients and attention to detail. What you eat matters! Whether you are a committed vegan, an occasional vegetable eater, or simply have a curious palate, Craft Roots has something for you!

Have questions? Contact City of Morgan Hill Economic Development Director Matt Mahood at Matt.Mahood@morganhill.ca.gov

 
Lifestyle Home Decor Store Celebrates Grand Opening in Downtown Morgan Hill

Lifestyle Home Decor Store Celebrates Grand Opening in Downtown Morgan Hill

By Brittney Sherman

Fresh flowers, furniture, and contemporary home decor have arrived in Downtown Morgan Hill. Urbn Ranch, a new women-owned retail shop, is celebrating their grand opening on July 29 at 6:30 p.m. The store took over the Tac-Oh retail space on 3rd Street and Monterey, part of a development by Don Imwalle and Ken Rodriguez, that houses Willard Hicks, Mo’s Breakfast and Burgers, and Opa!

Read the full Press Release HERE!

Have questions? Contact City of Morgan Hill Economic Development Director Matt Mahood at Matt.Mahood@morganhill.ca.gov

 
1st Quarter 2022 Sales Tax Data Released

1st Quarter 2022 Sales Tax Data Released

By Brittney Sherman

Here are a few key takeaways from Morgan Hill's 1st Quarter 2022 sales tax numbers:

-Santa Clara County sales tax collections grew 14% and Morgan Hill collections grew 8.4%, as compared to this same quarter last year.

-Receipts from local Morgan Hill brick and mortar purchases rose 9.3% compared to 2021, supporting the continued trend of buying locally.

Sales tax collected from service stations rose 52% compared to 2021, as a result of increased gas prices and the continued return of commuter travel.

Casual dining and quick-service restaurants continued their upward trend, marking the 4th full quarter in a row where restaurant receipts have increased.

Read the full report from HdL HERE.

Have questions? Contact City of Morgan Hill Economic Development Director Matt Mahood at Matt.Mahood@morganhill.ca.gov

 
First Farmworker Apartment Complex to Break Ground in Morgan Hill

First Farmworker Apartment Complex to Break Ground in Morgan Hill

By Brittney Sherman

On Thursday, August 11, the first affordable apartment housing project to offer dedicated farmworker housing in Santa Clara County will break ground in Morgan Hill. This apartment project is a 73-unit multi-family complex called Royal Oak Village.

Read the full Press Release HERE.

Have questions? Contact City of Morgan Hill Housing Director Rebecca Garcia at Rebecca.Garcia@morganhill.ca.gov

 
June eNewsletter

June eNewsletter

By Brittney Sherman

In this eNewsletter, you will find information about key efforts that impact our business community, including:

·   Morgan Hill Market Analytics Report

·   389-Unit Apartment Complex Breaks Ground

·    Invesco Purchases Butterfield 5 Industrial Park

·    NEW Water Conservation Emergency Regulation

·    Magical Bridge Playground Opens

·    The Secret Door, Cigarland, and Cochi’s Kitchen

·    Business Resources

Read the June 2022 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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