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Business Briefs: Grants fund local businesses, lawn mowing app expands to Gilroy

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Grants fund local businesses Gilroy businesses struggling during the pandemic have received a funding boost. The City of Gilroy and the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce established a program that allows qualifying businesses operating within city limits to apply for a one-time grant using federal Coronavirus Aid,...

County zoning proposal sparks outcry among equine community

Horse owners, ranchers and agricultural advocates are sounding the alarm over proposed zoning amendments they say could force hundreds or more horses out of Santa Clara County and devastate an industry woven into the region’s rural heritage. The controversy centers on draft zoning ordinance amendments...

Ribbon cutting at BookSmart

BookSmart, 80 E. Second St., held a ribbon cutting Oct. 22 to showcase the new community conference room.  Joining owners Brad Jones and Cindy Meister were members, ambassadors and staff of the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce. For more information, call (408) 778-6467.

Collective Past, longstanding downtown store, permanently closes

For nearly 23 years, collectors have flocked to Collective Past in downtown Gilroy to browse its numerous shelves of rare vintage items. But the store, owned by Linda Graham, has become a casualty of the Covid-19 outbreak and the ensuing business shutdowns. The 7495 Monterey St....

Downtown clock and watch biz keeps ticking

For Larry DeMoss, time is ticking towards retirement, but like the hundreds of timepieces on display in his store, he's not slowing down yet.

AMS celebrates first anniversary

Morgan Hill-based Association Management Solutions, Inc., 17500

Young Gilroy entrepreneur’s collectible business taking off

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AJ Jimenez, at only 21 years old, has already set a list of goals he wants to accomplish in his life. The Gilroy native has checked one of the boxes, having opened his own business, Collectables N’ Stuff, in the Gilroy Premium Outlets more than...

Ribbon cutting at The Dollar Stop

A ribbon cutting was held Nov. 18 at The Dollar Stop, 144 Cochrane Plaza in Morgan Hill. Joining owner La’Shone Booker were her family, customers and members, ambassadors and staff of the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce, along with Mayor Steve Tate. Details: (408) 779-2209. 

Law would make business air-friendly

Proposed ordinance would require new businesses to use more

Business Briefs: Whitney joins prestigious Ring of Honor

Harvey Whitney, of Gilroy, was honored as one of PepsiCo's top

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