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JUNE 2015
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/ SAN JOSE'S OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LAUNCHES NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT WEBSITE --SJECONOMY.COM

 

Dear Readers of SJ Economy News,

 

I hope you've noticed that we've stepped up our efforts over the last two years to produce fresh, useful communications materials that help you succeed in San Jose -- including this news brief, beautiful new online brochures, frequent news releases, and our active Twitter feed. 

 

In this issue, I am very proud to announce our new website -- SJEconomy.com.  Through SJEconomy.com, you'll have easy access to information from your PC or mobile device.   The new site is organized by People, Places, Business, and How We Help in San Jose. It includes maps of growth areas, a real estate locator tool, compelling facts and statistics, CEO testimonials, and photos you can download and use.   There's  a special section serving Brokers and Developers. You can contact the Office of Economic Development and staff easily through the About page. 

 

Please join me in thanking San Jose's amazing economic development team -- and especially the Project Lead Cara Douglas -- for creating this critical resource. I hope you enjoy previewing SJEconomy.com and use it as your "go to" San Jose business development site. 


Please let me know what you think, and how we can improve further by clicking here, or contacting Cara Douglas, Senior Business Communications Manager.

 

Kim Walesh

Director of Economic Development

Deputy City Manager

 

SMALL BUSINESS
/

SAN JOSE BRINGS TOGETHER ENTREPRENEURS AND RESOURCES AT MULTILINGUAL SUMMIT

#sjdowntown

The Fourth Annual Entrepreneurship and Innovation Summit connecting small businesses from startups to mature companies takes place Friday, May 29, from 8:00 a. m. to 1:30 p. m. at City Hall's Rotunda. This event brings together entrepreneurs, investors, support resources, and corporate partners to help small businesses grow and thrive in the region.  Speakers will provide insights on accessing capital, planning for growth, marketing, leveraging technology, and navigating the City's permitting process.  All workshops and the panel will be available in Spanish and Vietnamese. The event is presented by the City of San Jose, BusinessOwnerSpace, and the Silicon Valley Talent Partnership. To register, click here. For more information, contact BJ Sims, Business Services Manager.

 

DOWNTOWN

/ HIGH TECH HAPPY HOUR COMES TO ZERO 1 GARAGE 

#downtownsj

With 110+ technology companies in Downtown San Jose, the Office of Economic Development is happy to announce the 4th High Tech Happy Hour, presented by the Silicon Valley Business Journal and sponsored by Bridge Bank on Thursday, May 28 from 6pm to 8pm at Whipsaw Inc. and Zero 1 Garage. San Jose's high tech employees will gather for appetizers and cocktails during the tech mixer, featuring a facility tour of the Whipsaw studio with the chance to win an award winning Whipsaw design! Click here to register, or contact Tina Kapoor, Downtown Coordinator for more information.

 

NORTH SAN JOSE

/ 237 AT NORTH FIRST BREAKS GROUND ON 600,000+ SQFT DEVELOPMENT

#northsj

South Bay Development Company recently broke ground on its four-building North San Jose office and hotel campus that includes up to 615,000 square feet of space. The project, located near the onramp at 237 and North First Street, was acquired by South Bay Development Company from Cisco Systems Inc. in 2012. The groundbreaking event was attended by more than 250 guests. According to Mark Regoli, partner with South Bay Development Company, "Tenant demand has been unparalleled more than at any time in our careers. If you're not going to build spec in this market, you're probably never going to." Nanci Klein, deputy director of the San Jose Office of Economic Development, welcomed South Bay's new project in North San Jose. "The City is very supportive of growth in North San Jose," said Klein. "This project is a testament to the strength of development in North San Jose." Welcome to North San Jose South Bay Development Company! For more information, contact Chris Burton, Senior Business Development Manager, or click here.

 

/ FAZ RESTAURANTS EXPAND TO NORTH SAN JOSE -- OPENING SUMMER 2015
#northsj

Faz Poursohi proudly announces his sixth Bay Area restaurant, Faz Restaurant & Bar, Opening in San Jose, Summer 2015. Faz expands his healthy Persian inspired Mediterranean concept to a new community of renters, homeowners, high-tech businesses, and sports fans by locating in North San Jose at 181 E. Tasman Drive.  For more information, click here, or contact Chris Burton, Senior Business Development Manager. 

 

NEIGHBORHOOD POP UP
/ THE DANCING CAT "POPS UP" IN SAN JOSE
#sjpopup

San Jose cat lovers now have a new pop-up from from May 21 through June 14.  As an alternative to busy cafes the Dancing Cat offers a place to relax and play while enjoying the company of feline friends. Supported by Karma Cat Rescue, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit cat rescue organization, the first cohort of adoptable cats are from San Jose Animal Care Center and Town Cats (members of WeCARE).  The Dancing Cat is riding on the wave of a trend of cat cafes worldwide. According to Forbes, cat cafes are very popular in Asia and New York City. In San Jose, the Dancing Cat will be a "pop-up" version of this popular idea. Located at 702 E. Julian at 15th Street, it will provide visitors with the opportunity to meet friends, read, study, or simply lounge with cats that are available for adoption.  Guests are invited to bring their own food and beverage, or purchase from a small selection of drinks and sweet snacks provided by local bakeries. Wi-Fi and catnip are on the house. For more information click here, or contact Tina Kapoor, Downtown Coordinator. 

 

Find Your Place
ROOM TO GROW

 

 

 -Power Point Presentation by Kim Walesh

HOW WE HELP

OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WEBSITE, DIGITAL BROCHURES & PRESENTATIONS

SJECONOMY

San Jose Brochure

/ North San Jose Pocket Brochure

/ Downtown San Jose Brochure

Downtown Power Point Presentation

 

BUSINESS ASSISTANCE

PROGRAM FACT SHEETS

  
For more information, call 408.535.8181, or contact Cara Douglas 
  
#WHYSJ

 

-Intel

/ Event Calendar

ongoing
 

/ 4th Summit on Entrepreneurship & Innovation - Multilingual

May 29


/ Transportation and Event Schedule



JOB FAIRS & WORKSHOPS

/ Free Job Training Courses Through Skill Up America

Ongoing

 

/ Broker Breakfast | Silicon Valley Economic Development Alliance

May 28

 

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