Hugs and Kisses from San Jose City Hall
January 23, 2019 by Elisabeth Handler | Blog
In celebration of Valentine’s Day, the City of San Jose Office of Cultural Affairs is offering a free commemorative photo, taken in front of the public artwork XO at City Hall. Photos will be taken of couples, co-workers, groups, BFFs and even with a much-loved …
Continue ReadingOED Viewpoint – Business trends to watch
January 22, 2019 by Nathan Donato-Weinstein | Blog
As part of OED’s annual Business Development Update presentation to the City Council’s Community & Economic Development Committee (CEDC) on Jan 28, the staff memo included some forward-looking statements gathered through meetings, interviews, data analysis…
Continue ReadingSan Jose scores upgraded Wi-Fi service for Downtown events areas – just in time for huge sports events
January 22, 2019 by Elisabeth Handler | Blog
Just before the launch of College Football Playoff’s Championship Campus events in Downtown, San Jose was excited to inaugurate significantly upgraded Wi-Fi service in and around Plaza de Cesar Chavez. For this deployment, Ruckus Networks provided T710 outdoor access …
Continue ReadingLaunching and growing a dream – BOS events offer small business guidance
January 22, 2019 by Elisabeth Handler | Blog
A full roster of events, workshops, skills sessions, clubs and clinics are held every month courtesy of Business Owners Space, one of the City of San Jose’s economic development programs. Here are two worth noting: New Year, New Business @ Action Spot Designed for ent…
Continue ReadingSilicon Valley Foreign Trade Zone Forum – Enhancing your company’s global competitiveness
January 11, 2019 by Elisabeth Handler | Blog
OED is hosting an important business forum on the advantages of using a Foreign Trade Zone on (FTZ), March 5, 2019, 8:30-11 am, at City Hall. Foreign Trade Zones are territories within the US that are considered outside of US. Customs territory. The City of San Jose’s…
Continue ReadingSan Jose Climate Champion nominations open
January 3, 2019 by Elisabeth Handler | Blog
We wanted to be sure our readers have the chance to put forward nominations in seven categories for the first annual Climate Smart Champion Awards. The awards will recognize San José individuals, employers and organizations that have made outstanding effort this year …
Continue ReadingSan Jose ranked fastest-growing city in the world, 2019-2035
December 21, 2018 by Elisabeth Handler | Blog
A story in MarketWatch details a new report from Oxford Economics predicting that San Jose will be the fastest-growing urban economy world-wide, while New York City will retain its crown as the largest urban economy globally. Oxford Economics says in its annual Global C…
Continue ReadingInnovative entrepreneurship and art celebrated in Downtown San Jose by OED programs
December 19, 2018 by Dhez Woodworth | Blog
Showcasing the diversity of programs and initiatives that OED manages, a event on a Friday night in December saw crowds of dignitaries, performers, entrepreneurs and bystanders gathering in the Hammer Theatre Plaza for a joint inauguration – the launch of Eastside-Gr…
Continue ReadingThe most-read stories of 2018
December 18, 2018 by Elisabeth Handler | Blog
Confirming our suspicion that our audience is diverse and curious, a review of our most popular stories in 2018 prove that you have a wide range of interests. The most popular blogpost was posted in July and appeared in our August SJ Economy News, about a Brookings stud…
Continue ReadingUpdate – San Jose retail strategy
December 7, 2018 by Nathan Donato-Weinstein | Blog
America’s love for online shopping is hard to miss: Just look at the smiley-faced Amazon boxes that are probably dotting your neighborhood porches right now. But even amid the disruption, San Jose’s brick-and-mortar retail sector continues to grow. Now City official…
Continue ReadingZanotto’s opens new-format store on Southwest Expressway
December 3, 2018 by Elisabeth Handler | Blog
Family grocery stores are kind of a San Jose thing, and the Zanotto family has been upholding that tradition and expanding their offerings for more than 45 years. In December, Zanotto’s hosted a grand opening of Zanotto’s Fruitdale Station market, a new conc…
Continue ReadingSan Jose immigrants are buying homes – 2nd highest rate in US.
December 3, 2018 by Vic Farlie | Blog
A Lending Tree study of home ownership by immigrants in US cities found that San Jose has the second-highest rate of foreign-born residents, 39 percent, and one quarter of them own their own homes. Miami’s rates of immigrant residents and homeownership are just a bi…
Continue ReadingAll Good Work opens at CommonGrounds in San Jose
November 30, 2018 by Elisabeth Handler | Blog
Guest Blogpost – Rick Jensen, San Jose Downtown Association All Good Work held its Silicon Valley kickoff event Nov. 14 at CommonGrounds. The New York City-based foundation hooks local non-profits up with co-working environments including NextSpace and CommonGroun…
Continue ReadingCities and Community Leaders Gather in San Jose to Celebrate Bay Area Manufacturing
November 21, 2018 by Elisabeth Handler | Blog
On November 9th, cities, business groups, and nonprofits from around the Bay Area gathered in San Jose to celebrate urban manufacturing at the third annual Bay Area Urban Manufacturing Summit. The event highlighted changes that are happening in the sector across the reg…
Continue ReadingCollege Football Playoff 2019 comes to San Jose
November 21, 2018 by Elisabeth Handler | Blog
San Jose is excited to be hosting the 2019 College Football Playoff (CFP) Championship Campus, January 24-7, 2019 To provide fan fun and a “homecoming weekend” leading into to the game on Monday, January 7, San Jose’s Championship Campus will open at noon on Frida…
Continue ReadingKey documents on Diridon Station development go to City Council Dec. 4
November 21, 2018 by Elisabeth Handler | Blog
At the December 4, 2018 City Council meeting, the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Purchase and Sale Agreements (PSA) developed by the City with Google LLC will be presented for consideration. Together, the documents provide a framework for a regionally s…
Continue ReadingSan Jose – 1,300 businesses benefitting from SBA approved loans since 2008
November 21, 2018 by Vic Farlie | Blog
OED recently researched the value and impact of Small Business Administration (SBA) approved loans for business here in the city of San Jose. Figures released going back to 2008 reveal that more than 1,300 businesses in the city have benefited for a total value close to…
Continue ReadingOED unveils second video “anthem” with focus on work and life in San Jose
November 14, 2018 by Elisabeth Handler | Blog
We are thrilled to share with you our latest video project highlighting the people and businesses that make San Jose such a strong city for growth, innovation and culture. This video couldn’t have happened without the hard work and participation of many businesses…
Continue ReadingTeknol’s Early Learning Lab with a Tech Twist in San Jose
November 6, 2018 by Elisabeth Handler | Blog
San Jose welcomed a new addition to our education ecosystem, with the official grand opening of Laurel Play Gardens just west of Downtown at 1050 Park Avenue. The brainchild of Rahul Beri, father of two and an economist by qualification, Beri knows the importance of qua…
Continue ReadingNew Burning Man art now appearing in Downtown San José
October 25, 2018 by Elisabeth Handler | Blog
San Jose’s City Hall Plaza was vastly enhanced by the extended visit last year of an interactive art work from Burning Man, Sonic Runway. And now the partnership between Burning Man Project and the Office of Cultural Affairs has brought us two more stunning pieces as …
Continue ReadingCorporate Openings in San Jose
October 18, 2018 by Elisabeth Handler | Blog
Assembly at North First opens Phase 1 On October 17, some 200 guests gathered in the three buildings and outdoor amenity area of the newly rehabilitated Assembly at North First. The ribbon-cutting for Phase 1 of the project signaled the availability of more than 1 mil…
Continue ReadingCityDance San Jose completes its third year
October 18, 2018 by Elisabeth Handler | Blog
For eight consecutive Thursday nights between August 16 and October 4, Plaza de Cesar Chavez was rocking to an eclectic mix of dance genres, with live performers, dance instruction, food trucks and a beer and wine garden. With its roots in a 2016 meeting hosted by Mayo…
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