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Matter CC 25-067

Economic Development Activities Quarterly Status Report.

Economic Development Community & Economic Development Committee (CED) Agenda Ready Introduced 03 Apr 2025
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CC 25-067
Type
Reports to Committee
Status
Agenda Ready
Requester
Office of Economic Development
Introduced
03 Apr 2025
Last synced
03 Jun 2026 · 08:18

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The report provides a quarterly status update on various economic development activities in San José, highlighting initiatives that celebrate Black and female business owners, promote disability access, and support the AI and semiconductor ecosystem. It also discusses efforts to enhance the downtown experience, strengthen the creative economy, welcome a sister city from Japan, and focus on workforce development for high-wage jobs. Key events and programs are mentioned, including career fairs and community celebrations.

Key points
  • Celebration of Black and Women business owners during Black and Women's History Months.
  • OEDCA's outreach for Disability Access Improvement Grants.
  • Launch of the Plug and Play AI Center of Excellence in Downtown San José.
  • Over 80 applications received for AI Start-Up Incentive Grants.
  • Installation of 92 new pedestrian and bike-focused signs in Downtown.
  • Sonic Loveway event featured live music and food trucks.
  • Visit from a City Council delegation from Okayama, Japan.
  • Spring Career Fair hosted by work2future and San José City College.
Limitations
  • Dates for some events are mentioned but not all are clearly defined.
  • Some sections contain unresolved placeholders or blank fields.

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Community & Economic Development Committee April 28, 2025 Item (d)3 Economic Development Activities Quarterly Status Report Carlos Velazquez, Public Information Manager City Manager’s Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs (OEDCA) Celebrating San José’s Black and Female Business Owners and Leaders  In February and March, OEDCA highlighted San José’s Black and Women business owners and entrepreneurs for Black and Women’s History Months.  Seven of the 11 business associations OEDCA works with are led by women.  May is Asian American & Pacific Islander Month and June is Pride Month. Add to our list of entrepreneurs and business owners to highlight for these and future Shop Local spotlights! bit.ly/ShopLocalSJTips February - March 2025 2 Disability Grants & Small Business Advisory Committee  Increasing Disability Access: OEDCA staff continued outreach and promotion of the City's Disability Access Improvement Grants program, which helps small businesses pay for a Certified Access Specialist (CASp) report and to hire professionals to design and remove ADA barriers.  OEDCA hosted the quarterly meeting of the San José Small Business Advisory Committee on March 26,...