Cities and Community Leaders Gather in San Jose to Celebrate Bay Area Manufacturing
November 21, 2018 by Donovan Lazaro | 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…
Continue ReadingDowntown Real Estate Tour 2018 – Old and New on View
October 15, 2018 by Elisabeth Handler | Blog
Guest Blogpost by Rick Jensen, Communications Director, San Jose Downtown Association Four buses took 170 people on a sweltering summer afternoon tour through and around downtown to see and hear firsthand about the new and revitalized projects shaping San Jose. About a …
Continue ReadingCrowdfunding in San Jose – A closer look
October 15, 2018 by Vic Farlie | Blog
Here in the City of San Jose crowdfunding has taken off. The Brookings Institute has published research to show that over the past eight years, the Kickstarter platform alone has secured funding for 82 projects with a combined value of $16 million. Entrepreneurs are …
Continue ReadingSan Jose looking at wholesale food center to support local ag businesses
October 12, 2018 by Elisabeth Handler | Blog
Although we all are familiar with San Jose’s agricultural heritage, we may not be aware of the agricultural businesses that still make their home in our city. OED has been working with Bay Area nonprofit, SAGE (Sustainable Agriculture Education) on efforts to suppor…
Continue ReadingThe Man Who Brought Olympus to San Jose
September 28, 2018 by Donovan Lazaro | Blog
Sitting in his office, Eddie Garces reflects on Olympus’ move to North San Jose 40 years ago. “When I first came out here there were orchards all over the place,” he says. “Coming from New York City it was quite the contrast. When we would give directions to vis…
Continue ReadingAssembly at North First Phase I Nears Completion
September 28, 2018 by Elisabeth Handler | Blog
One of San Jose’s most interesting real estate projects is nearing completion in North San Jose, next to the bustling @First retail center. Phase 1 of Assembly at North First featuring three completely revamped, high-roof buildings that once constituted a Lam Rese…
Continue ReadingNotes from San Jose Downtown Association….
September 27, 2018 by Elisabeth Handler | Blog
We appreciate this update from the San Jose Downtown Association, on happenings and openings in and around Downtown. Two new stores at MOMENT: As planned, two businesses moved into MOMENT at San Pedro Squared in August: Hapertas and Company opened Aug. 16, offering …
Continue ReadingIncentive awards available for arts-related businesses
September 24, 2018 by Elisabeth Handler | Blog
The City of San José Office of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the Center for Cultural Innovation, announces the latest round of the Creative Industries Incentive Fund (CIIF). CIIF provides project support to arts-based commercial businesses involved in the produ…
Continue ReadingManufacturing Week 2018 in San Jose
September 24, 2018 by Donovan Lazaro | Blog
In a collaboration with East Side Union High School District and the Silicon Valley Organization (SVO), the San Jose Office of Economic Development is excited to announce the return of San Jose Manufacturing Week. During the week of October 1-5, more than 600 East Side …
Continue ReadingWorkshop on “Green Leasing” offered by SJ Environmental Services Division
September 21, 2018 by Elisabeth Handler | Blog
Does your business have sustainability goals and want to make sure that its lease is promoting green buildings and sustainability? Join ESD for a free workshop, “The Business Case for High-Performance Leases and Buildings”on October 17th at the Environmental…
Continue ReadingSan Jose Hosts MFG DAY events with area students and manufacturers, Oct. 1-5
September 21, 2018 by Donovan Lazaro | Blog
In a collaboration with East Side Union High School District and the Silicon Valley Organization (SVO), the San Jose Office of Economic Development is excited to announce the return of San Jose Manufacturing Week. During the week of October 1-5, more than 600 East Side …
Continue ReadingCity Workforce Initiative Helps Flood-Displaced Workers
September 19, 2018 by Elisabeth Handler | Blog
Since its launch last August, San Jose’s work2future Storm Program has provided temporary employment for a total of 54 displaced workers to do cleanup work at areas of San Jose damaged by devastating storms that occurred in Feb 2017. Utilizing a National Dislocated Wo…
Continue ReadingWelcome Vic Farlie, Business Development Officer!
September 19, 2018 by Elisabeth Handler | Blog
We are delighted to welcome Vic Farlie to OED’s business development team. His role is to engage businesses across the City of San Jose and support them to invest and grow. Vic is a Brit who brings deep experience as a successful business owner and public servant focu…
Continue Reading“Leading Climate Innovation” – San Jose Hosts Global Climate Action Summit
September 14, 2018 by Elisabeth Handler | Blog
The City of San Jose joined community partners and stakeholders Sept. 12 in celebrating a year of remarkable progress toward a clean and sustainable future, achievements that will serve as a foundation for even bigger things to come. City leaders gathered with advocates…
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