New Hampton Inn opens in Morgan Hill
Hampton Hotels recently opened the 107-room Hampton Inn Morgan Hill, located at 16115 Condit Road. The hotel is owned by Morgan Hill Hotel LP and managed by Excel Hotel Group. It is the first Hampton property in Morgan Hill, ahead of 11 more Hampton hotels slated to be opened in California and more than 250 Hampton properties in the pipeline in the U.S. The Hampton Inn Morgan Hill hotel features a completely custom design with high end finishes throughout to ensure guests feel comfortable during their stay. Details: (408) 779-7666.
Rv Restore and Repair now a service center
Rv Restore and Repair is now a full service shop for manufactures warranty repairs. It has recently added some of the largest RV manufactures in the industry to our list of accepted warranty manufacturers: Forest River, THOR Motor Coach, Winnebago Towable and Monaco/Navistar. RV Restore and Repair can assist you with any and all issues as they arise from general maintenance to warranty repairs. Details: www.rvrestoreandrepair.com.
Get ready for Gilroy’s ‘Shark Tank’
Local property developer and “Gilroy Shark Tank” mastermind James Suner has confirmed that the much anticipated competition will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 8.
Anritsu introduces new software
Anritsu Company introduces Windows-based remote control software for its PIM Master MW82119A, the industry's first high-power, battery-operated, portable PIM test analyzer. With the software, field technicians on the ground can control an MW82119A configured on top of the tower, making it easier and more efficient to conduct highly accurate Passive Intermodulation (PIM) measurements, especially for difficult-to-access sites, such as Remote Radio Head (RRH) installations. The free-of-charge software is compatible with any laptop or tablet operating with Windows XP SP2 through Windows 7 64 bit.
Hotel receives Gold Hospitality Award
The Quality Inn and Suites hotel of Gilroy, California was recently announced as a recipient of a prestigious 2013 Gold Hospitality Award from world lodging leader Choice Hotels International, Inc., franchisor of the Quality.
Rabobank, N.A. launches rewards program
Rabobank, N.A. launched a new program that automatically rewards customers for their everyday banking. Much like an airline or hotel loyalty program, Rabobank Rewards Banking customers automatically earn higher rates and free services, save with loan discounts and get money back.
New affiliate for Windermere
Windermere Real Estate announced a new affiliate, Windermere Valley Properties, with a location in Morgan Hill at 17490 Depot St. Owner of Windermere Valley Properties, Chuck Vargas, is a real estate veteran. Starting out in 1992 with a single RE/MAX office in Gilroy, Vargas quickly grew his brokerage from five to 40 agents. In 1996, Vargas joined forces with Century 21/Premier Group, eventually overseeing five offices and two-hundred agents. Vargas currently serves on the board of directors for MLS.com and the Mexican American Golf Association.
Toys For Tots drive successful
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, the leading real estate company in the Bay Area, announced today that it collected 5,112 toys and 2,152 coats this holiday season to benefit families in need throughout Northern California. The annual Toys for Tots and Operation: One Warm Coat collection campaigns this holiday season marked the 26th consecutive year that Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage has supported the efforts in partnership with the United States Marine Corps Reserve and several non-profit organizations throughout Northern California. The Gilroy office collected 172 toys and 98 coats, and the Morgan Hill office collected 100 toys and 150 coats.
Michielssen named senior relationship manager
Gilroyan and South County banker Kurt Michielssen has joined Pinnacle Bank as its new senior relationship manager. Michielssen said he is “very happy and excited” about his new position. He has been a South County senior vice president for the past 30 years. Prior to that he spent five years with Valley National Bank of Salinas as a loan officer. He is well known in the Gilroy community and is a member of the Rotary Club of Gilroy, Gavilan College Education Foundation, Gilroy Foundation and is currently the board chairman of the Gilroy Economic Development Corporation. The Gilroy Chamber of Commerce named him Man of the Year in 2010.
Marisa Otto receives certification
Marisa Otto of Edward Jones in Morgan Hill has been authorized by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP Board) to use the certification mark CFP®. Otto completed CFP Board's initial certification requirements, which include completion of financial coursework and a comprehensive examination. Those who hold CFP® certification agree to meet education requirements and uphold CFP Board's code of ethics and professional responsibility and financial planning practice standards.