Business

GILROY

Extreme Learning Center has applied for a $250,000 grant from Chase as part of a newly launched program, Mission Main Street Grants. Extreme Learning Center must submit a questionnaire outlining a business plan that will result in growth of the business and receive at least 250 votes to be eligible for a grant. Customers, fans and community members can show support for Extreme Learning Center by voting at www.missionmainstreetgrants.com/business/detail/23090. Voting deadline is Nov. 15. The recipients will be announced in January 2014.

GILROY

Do you file your taxes yourself or do you use a tax advisor? Either way, you are responsible for gathering all necessary information to make sure you receive full credit for your deductions and tax credits.  For many of us, collecting these documents and statements can cause major stress. A major key to avoiding this is organization. Through organization, doing your taxes becomes less complicated and reduces the anxiety levels known to skyrocket during tax season.  

Bonfante to hire 500 seasonal associates

MORGAN HILL

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage recently announced seven of its Silicon Valley branch offices have been named Coldwell Banker® Premier Offices, the highest honor given to Coldwell Banker branches. The award salutes Coldwell Banker offices that meet significant sales goals and was awarded to just the top 19 percent of offices nationwide this year. Receiving the Premier Office designation were the Cupertino, Los Altos, Los Gatos, Morgan Hill, San Jose Almaden, San Jose Willow Glen and Saratoga offices. “Winning the Premier Office award is a result of top sales achievement, strong teamwork and outstanding customer service," said Mike James, president of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. "This is the most prestigious award given to individual offices, and we congratulate these seven South Bay offices, their managers and their affiliated independent agents on their excellent work."