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“High Speed Rail: Promise and Peril” by John Horner, President
June
2017 Chamber Calendar 1st Thursday Good Morning Morgan Hill Breakfast 3rd Thursday After Hours Networking Mixer Every Monday Let’s Do Lunch @ Various Member Restaurants
Committee Meetings 1st Friday Education 8am Union Bank Tennant Station 2nd Thursday Ambassadors Noon at the Chamber office 2nd Thursday Economic Development 8am Union Bank Tennant Station
California’s High Speed Rail project has picked up the pace in our region dramatically since the 2016 decision to prioritize construction of the San Jose to Bakersfield line instead of the previously prioritized Burbank to Merced section. The state’s High Speed Rail website http://www.hsr.ca.gov/ has a wealth of official project information. The long term vision of California’s High Speed Rail system is to provide rapid, convenient, moderate cost and self-supporting rapid transit between the state’s major population centers and in so doing to get cars off the road and airplanes out of the sky. While that vision is compelling, the details can have significant consequences for the businesses, farms, homes, schools and other facilities in and/or near the actual tracks, support centers, parking lots and train stations. Stops along the route will be relatively rare along the line, which means that many people can be expected to drive to and from the few train stations. In our area one stop is planned in Gilroy. Historically Gilroy has advocated for putting that stop at the southern end of their downtown roughly where the existing Cal Train station is. Recently that community has had active discussions about the viability and consequences of such a location given the need for up to 4,000 parking spaces and significant dislocation of existing residences and businesses required for construction of such a large transit project. For Morgan Hill, San Martin and South San Jose the situation is different from Gilroy because there will be no train stops in any of those communities, but there will be a very tall and very wide set of tracks supporting trains blasting through the area at 200 mph or higher. Given these realities, the exact location of the train tracks (it will not be just one track) is very consequential both to those on or near the right-of-way and the community at large. Recently the City of Morgan Hill has gone on the record requesting that the train line be built primarily using the existing highway 101 right-of-way through Morgan Hill. Running the tracks on an elevated viaduct down the middle of the 101 median would minimize the amount of residential, business, farm, school and parkland which otherwise would be consumed by other routes. The state’s high speed rail authority has resisted that suggestion with the argument that doing so might add a few minutes to the time it takes the train to blast through our area. The Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce supports the City’s position on this topic as we also believe that using an existing transportation corridor would be the least disruptive option for our community. We are reaching out to other associations to our north and south in an effort to advocate for a complete and comprehensive plan maximizing the benefits and minimizing the dislocations of the final chosen route. Of course we are open to hearing all points of view on this topic as we seek to be well-informed eyes, ears and voices for greater Morgan Hill. Feel free to send us an email (
[email protected]) or stop by the office to chat more about this and/or other topics of interest.
Chamber of Commerce June - August Events After Hours Networking Mixer Sponsored by La Quinta Inn & Suites
17043 Condit Rd. Morgan Hill
“Good Morning Morgan Hill” July Breakfast
Thursday, June 15th from 5:30-7:00pm Free for Chamber Members!
No Breakfast Scheduled After Hours Networking Mixer Sponsored by:
Hosted at: Mama
Mia’s Restaurant
Thursday July, 6th 7:30-9:00am $10 in advance or $15 at the door
The Morgan Hill Outdoor Sports Center 16500 Condit, Morgan Hill 95037 Thursday, July 20th from 5:30 - 7:00PM
“Good Morning Morgan Hill” August 3rd Breakfast Speaking: Commercial Construction Forum
Sponsored by: Mt. Madonna YMCA
After Hours Networking Mixer Sponsored by Heritage Bank
18625 Sutter Blvd, Morgan Hill, CA Hosted at: Mama
Mia’s Restaurant
Thursday, August 17h from 5:30 - 7:00pm Free for Chamber Members!
Thursday June 1st 7:30-9:00am $10 in advance or $15 at the door
Promote yourself and/or your Company Consider bringing a raffle prize to the Good Morning Breakfast or the After Hours mixers.
Hot August Nights
2017 -18 Board of Directors Robert Airoldi
Let’s Do Lunch - every Monday @ Noon A casual lunch where you have the opportunity to network with fellow chamber members. Everyone orders as they arrive and pays for their own meals. No RSVP, just show up!
June 12th June 19th June 26th July 3rd July 10th July 17th July 24th July 31st Aug. 7th Aug. 14th
Peking Mama Mia’s Mr. Pickles No lunch Scheduled Margaritas 88 Keys GVA Maurizio’s Jesus Coyote Creek Golf
16135 Monterey Rd 275E. Dunne Ave. 1049 Cochrane Rd. Fourth of July Week 411 Vineyard Town Cntr 1295 E. Dunne Ave. 17400 Monterey Rd. 25 E. 1st St. 16715 Monterey Rd. 1 Coyote Creek Golf dr.
Morgan Hill Life Chairperson
Sunday Minnich
Mushroom Mardi Gras Vice Chair
Phil Couchee
Recology South Valley Treasurer
Fawn Myers
MHUSD Board Secretary
Charlene Lai
Sun Plaza San Jose
Matthew Bowen
Real Estate Solutions
Rich Firato
Firato Janitorial
Rachel Hill
Bank of the West
John Varela
Asset Conversion Corp.
Ken Murray Ken Murray
See you there!
Dusty Perryman Dusty Perryman
William Gardner SV Relo Serv., LLC
Thank You to our recent Raffle Donors!
Diana Wood
Wood Motivation
Cherisse’s Hair Salon
Booksmart
Freedom Fest!
Morgan Hill Grange
Morgan Hill Historical Society
Mushroom Mardi Gras
Rebecca's Children's Home
AAUW - Morgan Hill
Shaklee - Suzanne Barret
Commonwealth Credit Union
Morgan Hill Cellars
Rosso’s Furniture
Chamber of Commerce
Morgan’s Cove
Heritage Bank of Commerce
Realty World People to People
AP&P - Danielle Zappa
- L & T Stafford
Morgan Hill Life
Mama Mia’s Restaurant
DR Dominichini Construction
Cochrane Rd Self Storage Edward Boss Prado FNDN B. Highland/On the Road again
We appreciate all who donated to the Breakfast & Mixer Raffles
Ashis Roy
El Toro Group
Diane Mahmoudi MH Transit
Marilyn Librers Marilyn Librers
Chamber Staff John Horner
President & CEO
Brittney Sherman
Member and Community Relations Director
Mellea McLaughlin Publications Director
Pat Catanzaro Finance Director
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Thank You May Renewals! Saint Louise Regional Hospital Member 31 Years
Clorinda & Jim Sergi Member 5 Years
Morgan Hill Cellars Member 25 Years
Home Instead Senior Care Member 5 Years
K & J Pool Service Member 23 Years
Earthtech Landscape Inc. Member 4 Years
Coldwell Banker / Ameer Tozy Member 22 Years
Health Markets Ron Almaraz Insurance Agency Member 3 Years
Morgan Hill Certified Farmers Market Member 22 Years
Ghezzi Designs Member 3 Years
Carol Spence Interior Design Member 17 Years All Safe Mini Storage Member 16 Years Cherisse's Hair Salon Member 14 years
Town Cats Member 3 Years Unforgettable Carpet Care Member 2 Years Creative Design & Consulting Member 2 Years
Staples Member 12 Years
Dolores Kent, CNC Member 2 Years
Your Eye's Image Member 12 Years
United Academy of Martial Arts Member 2 Years
Mount Madonna School Member 12 Years
Portraits by Rebecca Member 2 Years
Pinnacle Bank Member 11 Years
Blush Hair Studio Member 1 Years
JT Electric, Inc. Member 11 Years
Swanee Edwards Member 1 Years
Extreme Learning Center Member 7 Years
We appreciate you, and value your feedback.
[email protected]
Kids from the Patriotic Sing
Chamber of Commerce “Good Morning Morgan Hill” Breakfast
June Breakfast New members, Ambassadors and a few Volunteers from Freedom Fest.
Welcome New Members! Culligan Water 408.855.7940
Skyline Entertainment and Publishing, LLC-
Kangen Water 408.337.7367
617.980.1717
The Little Sonshine Schoolhouse 408.779.6788
Keller William Bay Area Estates iTAN Sun Spra Spa 408.607.4172
SNB International LLC 415.359.7333
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408.806.0412
New Chamber Members! Culligan Water Co.- home water treatment systems and drinking water systems The Little Sunshine School- Little Sonshine Schoolhouse is a choice school for parents, looking for a quality Christian Education for their children. We serve Preschool and TK-Kinder in an excellent learning environment. SNB International- Shashank- Retail of exquisite handicrafts from all over the world. iTAN Sun Spray Spa- Jill Cudia Sanders- Sun Spray and Spa. Featuring Tanning beds, tanning spray, hydration station, FIT bodywrap and teeth whitening! Call today to look your best this summer! Kangen Water- Kimberly Buttigieg- CHANGE YOUR WATER; CHANGE YOUR LIFE!!!!! Healthy Life-Changing Water. Alkalized High PH Water (Rich In Antioxidants) Keller William Bay Area Estates- Nina Vartanian- Helping buyers and sellers with all their real estate needs. Skyline Entertainment and Publishing, LLC- Brian Gibbs- Record label, distribution/publishing, licensing along with arranging & writing, composition, songwriting and full production capabilities from pre-production to post-production. Please support these new Chamber members, and let them know that you are also a Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce member.
Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial is Hiring
Contact: R. Allen Phillips FIC, LUTCF Regional Director CA 0G84321 Ph. 408.776.6705 Page 7
If you or any of your business associates are in need of assistance from this years flooding, there are loans available for a limited time through the SBA (Small Business Administration)
Kevin R. Wynne Public Information Officer U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Disaster assistance Field Operations Center - West (916) 735-1500 (800) 488-5323
HEALTHY CALIFORNIA Single payer Health Care Event Making Healthcare for All a Reality ‘Access’ to Buying Insurance is Not Health Coverage The South County Democratic Club, Indivisible South Valley, and Indivisible San Benito will be hosting an informational event at which you can learn details about SB 562, single-payer health care for California. If this bill becomes law, California will enact Single Payer health insurance for all state residents, leading the nation forward through enlightened public policy and social justice. This event is a great opportunity to learn about how the bill works and how it will affect you. Assembly Member Ash Kalra (co-author of SB562), William Wallace Vice President of CARA (The California Alliance of Retired Americans) and Greg Miller (Retired CNA), will be presenting. Morgan Hill City Council member Richard Constantine will be the moderator. Attendees will learn on how to support single payer healthcare by contacting their state legislators. Saturday, June 24th 2017 at the Gilroy Library Conference room, 350 West Sixth Street in Gilroy, 11 AM to 1PM Enjoy the sounds of the talented Mark Fenny, Wine tasting from Medeiros Family Wines.
Grab your lawn chairs and blankets, and head to Fitz Place for a day filled with relaxation and old fashioned fun with your loved ones. Enjoy a game of bocce ball, try out croquet, ladder ball, or play beanbag toss. Head to the game room for a friendly foosball match or round of darts. Wander the 2 acres of merlot vineyards, or just unwind and enjoy the lovely oak trees and gadens throughout the 5-acre property. MENU Created by: Chef David Page GOURMET Italian Grill Mediterranean B A R Caponata, White Bean Dip with Garlic and Rosemary, Marinated Olives, Grilled Vegetables, served with Dave's Italian Sourdough Bread Buffet Griglia Mista/Mixed Grill -Chicken Breast, Garlic, Lemon Rosemary -Mixed Sausages -Balsamic Braised Beef, Caramelized Onions Served with Salsa Rustica -Crispy Corn Polenta with Sage and Parmesan Italian Slaw with Fennel, Pine Nuts , Currants, Cabbage, Tuscan Olive Oil, Mint Dessert Amaretto Panacotta, Moscato Macerated Fresh Fruit, Biscotti For the Kids: Hot Dogs & Mac and Cheese, Chips, and Lemonade
Fitz Place
Check the calendar at
Ribbon Cuttings
MorganHill.org for up-to-date information on upcoming ribbon cuttings! June 29th at 5:30 join us in welcoming Matthew Warnock DDS, Inc.
Sign up for your County Supervisor - Mike Wasserman’s very interesting and informative Newsletter!
Kevin P. Courtney Attorney At Law Licensed before the U.S. Tax Court Providing business, litigation, estate planning and tax-related legal services since 1977. 17415 Monterey Road, #204 Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 779-5101
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