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Matter CC 24-320

Economic Development Activities Quarterly Status Report

Economic Development Community & Economic Development Committee (CED) Agenda Ready Introduced 05 Mar 2024
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File
CC 24-320
Type
Reports to Committee
Status
Agenda Ready
Requester
Office of Economic Development
Introduced
05 Mar 2024
Last synced
28 Jul 2026 · 00:18

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The report outlines various initiatives and events related to community and economic development in San José, including the launch of the Small Business Advisory Committee, recognition of small businesses, a successful holiday campaign, workforce development efforts, and international relationship strengthening. It highlights upcoming events and workshops aimed at supporting local entrepreneurs and businesses.

Key points
  • The Small Business Advisory Committee aims to advocate for small business interests and will meet quarterly.
  • 250 entrepreneurs attended the National Entrepreneurship Month event, with 22 businesses receiving awards.
  • The Holiday San José Shop Local Campaign attracted over 13,500 visits.
  • Emprendéte 2024 was a free event for Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs with over 300 attendees.
  • work2future secured employment for over 1,000 clients in 2023.
  • The Sister Cities program promotes engagement with global cities.
  • San José's Black and Women business owners were highlighted during respective history months.
  • Creative Ambassadors are leading the WeCreate408 campaign to celebrate local arts and culture.
  • STACK Infrastructure broke ground on a new data center campus in North San José.
  • San José was ranked #1 in California for quality of life by U.S. News & World Report.

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Community & Economic Development Committee March 25, 2024 Item (d)1 Carlos Velazquez, Public Information Manager, Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs Small Business Advisory Committee Launched  The mission of the Small Business Advisory Committee is to advocate for the economic interests of small business, promote entrepreneurship and enhance the City of San José as a place to do business.  The Committee will meet quarterly with the intention to host additional events, seminars and conferences. Meetings will be open to the public.  Committee work plan topics include Access to Capital, Public Safety, Technical Support & Education and Permitting.  Next meeting: June 6, 2024 at City Hall November 2023 2 Small Businesses Recognized as Community and Economic Champions  250 entrepreneurs attended OEDCA’s annual National Entrepreneurship Month event on November 16, 2023.  22 small businesses were honored with the inaugural Community and Economic Champions Awards, recognizing small businesses for making a positive community and economic impact in San José. Coffee and Water Lab Mexico Bakery  May 2024: OEDCA’s Small Business Month networking + resources event at...