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Students Get A Glimpse Into The World of Manufacturing

Students Get A Glimpse Into The World of Manufacturing

By Brittney Sherman

In honor of National Manufacturing Month, celebrated every year in October, the City of Morgan Hill Economic Development Team took (42) high school students on in-person tours at two local manufacturing facilities.

The first tour was hosted by SunBasket, a food prep and delivery company that prepares millions of meals per week for hungry customers around the West Coast. Students were amazed by the intricacies of the food preparation and preservation process, and the chilly 33 degree temperature of the refrigerated spaces.

The second tour was hosted by Creative Manufacturing Solutions (CMS), a privately owned sheet metal company specializing in CNC punching, laser cutting, forming, welding, and in-house powder coating. CMS was a familiar location for a handful of students who were partaking in their second tour of the facility and also for two students who were already enrolled in the company’s internship program. Questions about the machines and punching process poured from first-time students driven by an interest in machining and the trades.

The day was rounded out with an afternoon pizza party, and because it was organized during tradition school hours, a quiz with some good natured competition between Live Oak and Sobrato Students.

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

 
Future Art Gallery Breaks Ground in Downtown Morgan Hill

Future Art Gallery Breaks Ground in Downtown Morgan Hill

By Brittney Sherman

The Downtown District’s renaissance continues with the Groundbreaking of the Edes Building on Thursday, September 22, 2022 at 11 a.m. Located at the southwest corner of Monterey Road and 2nd Street, the new art center will invigorate a central section in the Downtown District, merging art and community.

Read the full Press Release HERE.

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

 
Paid Family Leave Small Business Grant

Paid Family Leave Small Business Grant

By Brittney Sherman

 Beginning July 1, 2020, the Paid Family Leave (PFL) Program was expanded from six to eight weeks, and the 12 week non-paid protected leave was expanded to all businesses, regardless of business size. The California Employment Training Panel (ETP) and the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA), recently announced the availability of up to $1,000,000 in California State General Fund dollars, for California Small Businesses impacted by the Paid Family Leave (PFL) Program. The PFL SB Grant will provide to CA small businesses with 51-100 employees a payment of $1,000 and a payment of $2,000 to CA small businesses with less than or equal to 1-50 employees.

The grant funds are meant to help offset the costs incurred when training employees to cover the duties of the individual utilizing Paid Family Leave. Increased costs can include: training and upskilling existing staff to cover the duties of the employee on PFL, hiring and training additional staff to cover the duties of the employee on PFL, and the marketing, recruitment, and training costs to cover these activities.

Learn more about the Paid Family Leave Small Business Grant and submit your application HERE!

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

 
August eNewsletter

August eNewsletter

By Brittney Sherman

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

-Morgan Hill Feature Event in the Business Journal

-Significant Commercial, Industrial, and Residential Project Movie Reel

-Largest In-Person Hiring Fair To Date

-2022 Local Election Items

-Updated Downtown Restaurant, Retail, and Development Map

-Hotel Incentive Policy Revisions

-Sidewalk Saturdays Returns this Fall

-Carniceria Elite Meat Market, MOHI Farm, and Bath & Body Works

-Business Resources

Read the August 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

 
San Jose's Largest In-Person Hiring Fair

San Jose's Largest In-Person Hiring Fair

By Brittney Sherman

Work2future and San Jose Works will host a San Jose Career Expo on Friday, September 23rd from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the San José McEnery Convention Center, South Hall. This will be the South Bay’s largest in-person hiring event to date, with spaces available for 75 employers who are:

·    Currently hiring seasonal, part-time, and/or full-time employees. 

·    Looking for candidates that are entry-level to highly skilled. 

·    Open to applicants of all ages. Employers with the capacity to hire youth 16+ are encouraged to apply. 

There is no cost to participate, however space is limited. If you want to participate, submit your online application prior to the submission deadline on Monday September 5. If you have any questions, you can reach out to the Work2future Business Service Program Manager, Huong Tran, at huong.a.tran@sanjoseca.gov .

 

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

 
Silicon Valley Business Journal Highlights Downtown Development

Silicon Valley Business Journal Highlights Downtown Development

By Brittney Sherman

In the Business Journal's July 25 “List” several of Morgan Hill’s largest non-retail employers were featured, largely a mix of manufacturers, construction firms, and high-tech companies. However, the Business Journal’s article on July 29 was centered solely around the pedestrian-friendly, tourist attracting, vibrant Downtown District.

“Morgan Hill's downtown strip —centered around Monterey Road between East Main Avenue and East Fifth Street — has added several new shops, eateries and a wine tasting room this year. At least one downtown establishment is planning to expand. Read more to learn about some of the newer venues you can visit……”

Read the full article in the Silicon Valley Business Journal HERE!


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

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