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APRIL NEWSLETTER AT-A-GLANCE
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CONVENTIONS
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Silicon Valley Comic Con is Back - April 6-8!
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San Jose's unofficial ambassador, Steve Wozniak again presents Silicon Valley Comic Con, where two of America's greatest superheroes - pop culture and technology - unite! Join forces with top celebrities and independent artists as we explore the new frontiers of cosplay, comics, video games, consumer electronics, music and apps in the world's tech capital.




 For more information, contact  Elisabeth Handler, Public Information Manager, OED.


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Apple Worldwide Developers Conference Returns to San Jose
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Apple is for the second time holding its 29th annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in San Jose in 2018. From June 4 through June 8, San Jose's McEnery Convention Center will be home to the world's most creative developer community, who come together every year to share unique perspectives and learn about the future of Apple's breakthrough products and services.

Last year's WWDC was attended by thousands of developers from  75 countries for keynote sessions, hands-on labs, guest speakers and events. Visit Apple's developer site for information and tickets.




For more information, contact  Donovan Lazaro, Business Development Officer, OED.


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HardwareCon Explores Internet of Things (IoT) and More
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San Jose's Convention Center is hosting an in-depth technology hardware convention, HardwareCon, April 19-20, 2018 -- the takeaway: Hardware is Making a Comeback. 

Greg Fisher, co-founder and CEO of Berkeley Sourcing Group and founder of HardwareCon, reflects on the trajectory of hardware companies, and offers suggestions for survival.





For more information, contact Donovan Lazaro, Business Development Officer, OED.



NEW IN DOWNTOWN
Tea Alley Ribbon-Cutting: from left, David Tran/City Councilmember Peralez' office; Sal Alvarez/OED and Tea Alley owner, Jess Shih.
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Tea Alley Brings Asian Teas and Treats to Downtown SJ
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Located at 40 North First Street, Tea Alley was formally opened with a ribbon-cutting that brought City staff and Council District 3 staff to help owner Jess Shih with the giant scissors.





For more information, contact Blage Zelalich,Downtown Manager, OED.


OED NEWS

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OED Will Sponsor Silicon Valley Leadership Group Regional Economic Forum 4/13
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OED is a sponsor for the 2018 Silicon Valley Leadership Group (SVLG) Regional Economic Forum, to be held in Campbell, Calif., April 13.

 The subjects to be explored by a panels of regional experts are Housing, Economic Inequality, Sustainability and Workforce/Education. The half-day event focused on solutions rather than debate, and is expected to attract upwards of 400 attendees.




For more information, contact Elisabeth Handler, Public Information Manager, OED.

RETAIL NOTES
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Thoughts on Attending International Shopping Center Conference (ISCC)
Dunkin Donuts' Matt Kobo presents in the Retailer Runway, with MC Stephen LaBonge, CVS Health


From a presentation from a retailer dressed as a large iced coffee, to the news that augmented reality might be changing the look of downtown -- OED staff attended the International Shopping Center Conference (ISCC) held in Monterey, Calif., in March, and share their impressions and take-aways.


      



For more information, contact  Blage Zelalich, Downtown Manager, OED.


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SCU Student Card Payment Option for SJ Retailers


With a quick swipe, Santa Clara University's student access card allows students easy on-campus purchases of food, library check-outs and access to dorms and gym.  Now, through the Vendor Flex Program, the card can be used off-campus for retail purchases, and  San Jose vendors can now take advantage of the Vendor Flex Program.

For more information, contact Sal Alvarez, Executive Analyst, OED.


      



For more information, Sal Alvarez, Executive Analyst, OED.


CRE NEWS
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Newmark Knight Frank moves into Santana Row

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Newmark Knight Frank (NKF) is relocating its Silicon Valley office to Santana Row. NKF will locate 65 staff from its Santa Clara office to 18,451 square feet of space at 3055 Olin Avenue above Park Valencia by summer 2018.

NKF is also the leasing broker for 700 Santana Row, a 291,000 square-foot office building under construction with a sweeping, signature plaza-encircling design that anchors the end of Santana Row. The state-of-the-art eight-story structure, featuring 30,000 and 50,000 square-foot floorplates and modern architecture, offers headquarters-quality office space whose concrete construction gives it distinctive design qualities compared to traditional Silicon Valley offices.




For more information, contact Nathan Donato-Weinstein, Business Development Officer, OED.


EVENTS
these featured events.

Silicon Valley Comic Con
 4.6.18 - 4.8.18
 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - concert
4.7.18 - 4.8.18
Creative Minds: Janet Cardiff & George Bures Miller
4.8.18
La Traviata
4.14.18  - 4.29.18
GSA Silicon Summit
4.19.18
Power Rangers Live!
4.19.18
9th International Children's Festival
4.21.18
MACLA'S Family Art Day
4.28.18
sjDANCEco Festival
4.29.18