/ HIGH SPEED RAIL TO SAN JOSE
#sjplace
New information released last week by the California High-Speed Rail Authority confirms that the first leg of the State's high-speed rail system will run between Downtown San Jose and the Bakersfield area. While service is not anticipated to start before 2025, this first 250 mile stretch is an important component in the continued development of Downtown San Jose's Diridon Station as "Grand Central West."
With High Speed Rail connecting to CalTrain, Light Rail, ACE, AMTRAK, rapid and regular bus services, and future BART service, the station will become one of the busiest transportation hubs on the west coast, providing access to over 1,500 trains and buses per day.
For more information,
contact
Chris Burton
, Senior Business Development Manager.
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/ WEWORK AND TECHSHOP ANNOUNCE DOWNTOWN LOCATIONS
February has been an exciting month for filling vacant buildings Downtown and activating key streets.
WeWork, a unique coworking space with national locations, has leased 75,000 square feet at 75 E Santa Clara, one of the twin towers that also houses the Mercury News. WeWork leases space to companies of all sizes and attracts entrepreneurs from across all industries. Planned move in is Summer 2016.
TechShop announced plans to relocate to 20,000 square feet at 38 S Second Street, the former Zanotto's grocery. Since 2010, TechShop has been a key anchor tenant in downtown San Jose for the local maker community, and they are sure to be an exciting addition to the Second Street corridor. Their former location on San Carlos is for sale and is expected to become part of a larger development including the old McDonald's site. Planned move in is late 2016.
Welcome to San Jose, WeWork and congratulations, TechShop!
For more information,
contact
Teri Killgore
, Downtown Manager.
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/ SAN JOSE HOME TO GROWING SHARE OF SILICON VALLEY TECH TALENT
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Recently released census data confirms that San Jose is an increasingly attractive location for today's tech talent.
According to the 2014 American Community Survey, San Jose is home to 73,200 workers in computer, science and engineering occupations, more than any other city in the Bay Area. In comparison, San Francisco has 59,900 tech worker residents; Palo Alto and Mountain View have 9,100 and 13,600 respectively.
Notably, San Jose is growing its share of the region's tech workers. The number of tech workers living in San Jose rose 30% from 2010 to 2014, accounting for half of the county's total growth in techie residents during this period. For more information,
contact
Michelle Thong
, Business Development Officer.
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CREATIVE INDUSTRIES INCENTIVE FUND AWARDED
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The City of San Jose's Office of Cultural Affairs and the Center for Cultural Innovation have announced the recipients of the fourth round of the Creative Industries Incentive Fund (CIIF) to Akoma Arts, Black and Brown, Circle-A Skateboards, DESMADRE, Frances Marin, Future Arts Now!, Local Label dba SJMADE, Lorde & Grayson Productions, and Seeing Things Gallery.
A total of $40,000 was granted in this round. With matching support from the Surdna Foundation, the CIIF provides project support between $2,000 and $8,000 to arts-based commercial businesses that drive San Jose's creative economy, funding projects that support the growth and sustainability of small creative businesses in San Jose. For more information,
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/ WORK2FUTURE ANNOUNCES SECOND ROUND OF SPECIALIZED
TRAINING
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In support of the City of San Jose's Manufacturing Initiative, the Office of Economic Development's work2future program is sponsoring new manufacturing training programs offered by San Jose State University, Foothill College and San Jose-Evergreen Community College District. Offerings include: Project Management with an emphasis on Contract Manufacturing; Certified Logistics Technician; Graphics and Design for Advanced Manufacturing; and 3D Printing and Rapid Prototyping. Employers can send their current or prospective employees to any of these trainings and work2future will cover fees for individuals who meet the course prerequisites and enroll as work2future clients.
work2future is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor and provides hiring and training assistance to hundreds of employers and nearly 4,000 job seekers annually. Designated by the State of California as a High Performing Workforce Investment Board, work2future has offices in San Jose and elsewhere in Santa Clara County.
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/ FOOD MANUFACTURER FOUR-IN-ONE MOVES TO SAN JOSE!
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Most associate San Jose's industrial landscape with advanced manufacturing, but a full spectrum of goods are produced here. In fact, San Jose's history is deeply rooted in the canning industry that is tied to its agricultural past, and food and beverage manufacturing still is a player in the City's industrial base. San Jose is home to household names such as Eggo Waffle, Gordon Biersch Beer, and Bimbo Bread.
Joining San Jose's food manufacturing scene is Four-in-One, a condiment manufacturer, which started out in a garage in Palo Alto in the 70's and has been operating in Mountain View since 1981. They are a family and veteran owned business and the third largest individual packaged condiment manufacturer in the country, just behind Heinz and Diamond Crystal. Their new purchase of a 40,000 sq.ft. industrial building on 1011 Timothy Drive in Berryessa will allow them to substantially increase their production. In addition to the expanded floor area, co-owner Jay Lee said the 24 hour use allowance in San Jose's industrial districts was particularly appealing as they intend to increase from two to three shifts to keep up with high demand orders.
Their 25 full-time employees will join them in their new San Jose facility and they have plans to bring on-board a total of 40 full time staff. Welcome to San Jose, Four-In-One!
For more information, contact
Reena Brilliot
, Business Development Officer.
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MARCH 2016
