Business

Lisa Faria was recognized and awarded a certificate of appreciate by the Gilroy City Council for her service on the Public Arts Committee. Lisa was a member of the committee from Jan. 1, 2007- Dec. 31, 2013. 

Tasso and Maria Perakis celebrated 20 years in Gilroy Nov. 24, 2013, and to commemorate it, they snipped the red ribbon. Joining them were friends and neighbors from around the community, including Mayor Don Gage. Tasso's Old House Restaurant features American, Italian and Greek cuisine; prime rib, lobster, steaks, chops, pasta and fresh seafood, and is a local favorite on the corner of First and Hanna streets. Enjoy a full bar and a large selection of beer and wine. For more information, call (408) 847-7527.

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. 

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.

On Oct. 12, the community welcomed Station 55’s new owners, Shauna and Charles Davis, to downtown Gilroy. Their restaurant is located at 55 Fifth Street. They received enthusiastic support from the fire department, friends, family and the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce.

Golden Eagle Mortgage Group, 17500 Depot St., Morgan Hill, held a ribbon cutting Nov. 7. Joining owner Pauline Amstutz were many Golden Eagle staff, members, ambassadors and staff of the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce and the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce. The ribbon cutting was catered by another Chamber of Commerce member, Odeum restaurant. For information on joining the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce call (408) 779-9444. 

The Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce ambassadors welcome the new Morgan Hill Athletic Club into the Chamber. The MHAC is located in the Walmart Center at 126 Cochrane Plaza. They are a very modern gym with all of the latest equipment.

Artist Gianni Martino, a resident of Italy who first painted the Fifth Street mural 20 years ago, returned to Gilroy in October to restore his original work of art. Gianni and his assistant, Mauro, completed the work Oct. 18. The Gilroy Downtown Business Association invited the community to join in celebrating the refurbishment of this downtown icon and to give thanks to the artists for their efforts.

Sakata Seeds, 18095 Serene Drive in Morgan Hill, had a ribbon cutting Oct. 16. Sakata was celebrating both their return to the Chamber of Commerce and their new solar power throughout their facility.  In attendance were Sakata employees, various members of the Chamber of Commerce and many more.