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Matter CC 25-017

Economic Development Activities Quarterly Status Report.

Economic Development Community & Economic Development Committee (CED) Agenda Ready Introduced 13 Jan 2025
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File
CC 25-017
Type
Review of Work Plan
Status
Agenda Ready
Requester
Office of Economic Development
Introduced
13 Jan 2025
Last synced
03 Jun 2026 · 08:18

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The report provides a quarterly status update on economic development activities in San José, highlighting various initiatives and events from late 2024 to early 2025. Key activities include recognition of small businesses, workforce development efforts, the celebration of the Foreign Trade Zone's 50th anniversary, holiday marketing campaigns, establishment of Business Improvement Districts, collaboration with Nvidia on AI initiatives, selection of new Creative Ambassadors, and upcoming workshops for small business support.

Key points
  • Over 300 entrepreneurs attended OEDCA’s National Entrepreneurship Month event on November 18, 2024.
  • Nineteen small businesses received awards for community impact and longevity.
  • work2future program helps residents secure job skills and includes a Semiconductor Manufacturing Apprenticeship cohort.
  • The City Council celebrated the 50th anniversary of San José’s Foreign Trade Zone on November 19, 2024.
  • OEDCA collaborated on a holiday marketing campaign that received over 20,000 visits.
  • Two Business Improvement Districts were established, potentially raising $549,000 annually for local investments.
  • A Memorandum of Understanding with Nvidia was executed to leverage AI technologies.
  • New Creative Ambassadors were selected to promote creative projects in the community.
  • Upcoming workshops for small businesses include webinars on business planning and legal services.

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Community & Economic Development Committee January 27, 2025 Item (d)4 Economic Development Activities Quarterly Status Report Carlos Velazquez, Public Information Manager Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs (OEDCA) Small Businesses Recognized as Community and Economic Champions  More than 300 entrepreneurs and partners attended OEDCA’s annual National Entrepreneurship Month event November 18, 2024.  Nineteen small businesses were honored with Business of the Year and Legacy Business awards, recognizing businesses for making a positive community and economic impact in San José or having been in operation for 30+ years.  May 2025: OEDCA’s Small Business Month networking + resources event at City Hall. November 2024 2 OEDCA’s Workforce Development: Helping Foster High Wage Jobs for All  work2future helps residents secure the skills and coaching they need to find job, get a promotion, or start a new career.  Manufacturing Week highlighted the importance of the manufacturing sector to our local and national economy.  The week included tours of nine manufacturing facilities for more than 550 students from eight local high schools.  work2future and partners...