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Economic Development Activities Quarterly Status Report

Economic Development Community & Economic Development Committee (CED) Agenda Ready Introduced 05 Jun 2024
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CC 24-363
Type
Reports to Committee
Status
Agenda Ready
Requester
Office of Economic Development
Introduced
05 Jun 2024
Last synced
12 Jun 2026 · 16:20

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The report provides an overview of various economic development activities in San José, including attendance at a Spring Career Fair, the launch of a Spanish-language female entrepreneurship program, the introduction of new businesses in the MOMENT Paseo retail initiative, awards received for a local shopping campaign, a Small Business Empowerment Day event, free legal services for small businesses, and the return of CityDance San José. Additionally, San José was ranked as the top city in the U.S. for small businesses, and the Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs (OEDCA) expanded its corporate outreach team.

Key points
  • Over 550 attendees at work2future’s Spring Career Fair with 85 employers present.
  • Launch of San José Works summer program for 388 youth and Pathways to Self Sufficiency for 40 adults.
  • First cohort of the MEE program for female entrepreneurs launched with 27 participants.
  • MOMENT Paseo introduced five new businesses in Downtown San José.
  • OEDCA received two awards for the Holiday San José shop local campaign.
  • Over 200 entrepreneurs attended the Small Business Empowerment Day event.
  • Free legal services for San José-based small businesses offered through a partnership.
  • CityDance San José returns with various dance events scheduled throughout the summer.
  • San José ranked #1 in the U.S. for small businesses according to Biz2Credit's study.
  • OEDCA's corporate outreach team expanded with new analysts to strengthen business relationships.

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Community & Economic Development Committee June 24, 2024 Item (d)1 Economic Development Activities Quarterly Status Report Carlos Velazquez, Public Information Manager Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs (OEDCA) Record Attendance at work2future’s Spring Career Fair  More than 550 attendees attended work2future’s Spring Career Fair with San José City College. More than 85 employers and resource providers were in attendance, including Intermolecular, Tech Mahindra, Tesla, Sutter Health, and CalTrans.  This Summer:  San José Works: Kickoff in June for a six-week long summer work experience program for more than 388 San José youth from low-income and underserved communities.  Pathways to Self Sufficiency: Launch of six-month paid work experience program for 40 unstably housed adults.  Upcoming Career Fair: August 7, 2024, at the Mexican Heritage Plaza. April 2024 2 City Supports Launch of Spanish-Language Female Entrepreneurship Program  In April, Prosperity Lab launched first of three cohorts of the MEE – Motivando, Educando, Empoderando (Motivate, Educate, Empower) program, sponsored by OEDCA.  27 active participants enhancing skills such as leadership,...