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FEBRUARY 2016

/ IT'S GAME TIME 
#SB50

As the South Bay welcomes the Big Game on Sunday, February 7, San José is playing a major role. Downtown SJ will host the Carolina Panthers, act as their practice venue, and welcome thousands of fans for the entire week leading up Game Day. For the first time, the traditional media day will be held during prime time and televised on Monday, February 1 from SAP Center in San Jose. Additionally, the list of Downtown events open to the public continues to grow, including artistic lighting, live music, a mini-football field, games and an outdoor café/beer garden in Plaza de Cesar Chavez. An online interactive Downtown SJ map featuring activities, sites, and transit details in now available. Plan to bring your family and friends to join the fun! Downtown businesses will be open and ready for the Big Game, along with many volunteers who will be on hand that week to help with the festivities. For more details, please visit www.sanjoseca.gov/SB50.

AMENITIES

/ SIGNATURE FLIGHT SUPPORT OPENS AT SJC
#FlySJC

The  state-of-the-art  Signature Flight Support facility is open at Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).  The Signature facility will offer 240,000 sq. ft. of hangar space and a 10,000 sq. ft. executive terminal  to a host of Silicon Valley corporations.  The LEED designed facility takes advantage of the latest environmentally friendly technologies and materials such as high efficiency lighting in the hangars. The project was also noted for its high level of construction waste material recycling, of which some 80 percent will be repurposed.  
 
"Signature San Jose is stunning and state-of-the-art in every way and is a reflection of Silicon Valley itself. We are immensely proud to become part of the community," Maria Sastre, President and COO for Signature Flight Support, stated. Welcome to San Jose, Signature!

For more information, contact Joe Hedges, International Programs Manager. 

MANUFACTURING
/ BESTRONICS EXPANDS MANUFACTURING FACILITIES IN NORTH SAN JOSE 
#northsj

Bestronics has increased their new product development and introduction manufacturing capacity by adding a second building in North San Jose's International Business Park. "The synergy and benefits of locating manufacturing nearby as products develop and production ramps, not to mention direct accessibility to the Valley's rich pool of talent and knowledge, are becoming self-evident through the growth of our company and others like us," said Bestronics President and CEO Nat Mani. 

Bestronics has leased an additional 73,000-square-foot industrial building at 2243 Lundy Avenue to bring their North San Jose capacity up to 145,000 square feet. Congratulations Bestronics!

For more information contact Chris Burton, Sr. Business Development Manager. 

SMALL BUSINESS
/ STOREFRONTS INITIATIVE OPEN FOR NEW APPLICANTS
#sjplace

Filling street level vacancies in San Jose's pedestrian-oriented retail corridors is a top priority with benefits for nearby businesses and surrounding neighborhoods.  The Storefront Initiative Grant will help small businesses lease vacant space in downtown and neighborhood business districts citywide. 

We're looking for entrepreneurs or small business owners looking to open new, ground floor active space in San Jose's business centers;landlords or property owners working with prospective businesses/tenants; and contractors working with businesses and/or property owners. In addition to receiving up to $13,500 in permit offsets, grant awardees will be supported through an expedited permit process by the City's Small Business Ally. Applications are now being accepted at http://grants.sanjoseca.gov or contact  Sal Alvarez

NORTH SAN JOSE
/ FLEX ON-DEMAND SHUTTLE SERVICE LAUNCHES IN NSJ 
#northsj

There's a new tool to get around North San Jose. The Valley Transportation Authority launched the new FLEX service on January 11. Flex is a pilot on-demand shared ride public service which provides connections between high-density employment centers and retail centers within a 3.4 mile radius from the Tasman Light Rail Station. 

The new service breaks from the traditional public transit service model, in that there are no pre-set routes or schedules.  Cutting-edge software automatically routes vehicles to pick up customers along a similar travel route while minimizing travel times. All rides are requested by the customer and dispatched "on-demand" through use of the online app or by visiting the website.  You can create an account or find more information on the  FLEX website

 
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
/ ACCESSIBILITY LAWSUITS AND YOUR BUILDING: WHAT YOU 
NEED TO DO

Hundreds of businesses, including many in San José, are sued every year for not providing feat ures that enable disabled persons to readily access their building. While newer buildings are likely in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California Building Code, ADA compliance is an ongoing responsibility as requirements evolve. You can get expert help from a Certified Access Specialist (CASp), and only a CASp can provide services that assures your defense status in a construction-related accessibility lawsuit; note that a CASp inspection and a schedule of improvements must exist before a claim is filed against you. Historical buildings are not exempt, although there are special allowances for preservation of historic features. The City also offers a process to consider unreasonable hardship regarding disproportionate accessibility improvement costs. For more information and resources, read the City's Disabled Access Requirements handout.

Find Your Place
#WHYSJ
- Dell Future Ready 
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MILKEN INSTITUTE RANKS SAN JOSE #1 AMONG THE BEST PERFORMING CITIES IN THE US

Learn more about Milken's ranking here
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For more information, call 408.535.8181, or contact Chris Burton  
  
ROOM TO GROW

 

 

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EVENTS & BUSINESS OPENINGS
Through February 7

02.05.16


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