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84 Gilroyans among 140 hires at United Natural Food, Inc.
GILROY—UNFI, the $6-billon natural foods distribution company opening soon in Gilroy, filled 140 positions during a three-day job fair, with most slots offered to Gilroy residents.
Ribbon cutting for new Welcome Center
The Gilroy Welcome Center held a ribbon cutting Oct. 25 at their new location at Ste. A006 at the Gilroy Premium Outlets, 8155-6 Arroyo Circle. The center is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week. Details: 842-6436 or gilroywelcomecenter.org.
Walmart completes remodel
Walmart recently celebrated the grand reopening of its remodeled Gilroy Supercenter at 7150 Camino Arroyo, which includes the launch of the retailer’s Pickup Tower.
The improvements at the Gilroy Supercenter are part of Walmart’s plan to spend an estimated $145 million this year in California...
Subway celebrates grand opening
Owner Roman Nahal and the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at the new Subway restaurant in the McCarthy Retail Center in Gilroy on Oct. 29. The store is the first in the Bay Area to feature a drive-thru. Details 847-3300 or subway.com.
Harvest Coffee House moves
The Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce was out to support the move of the Harvest Coffee House to its new location at 1295 E. Dunne Ave., Suite 100 in Morgan Hill. Joining Chamber President John Horner and Chairman of the Board Rich Firato, were ambassadors and board members, including Lorraine Welk, Leonette and Tony Stafford, Persis McGinty, Suzanne Barrett, Tim Hennessy and Teresa Martin. Mayor Steve Tate and Councilwoman Marilyn Liebers were also present to watch Harvest Coffee House owner, Frank Alvarez cut the ribbon to the new store.
