Sakata Seeds celebrates grand opening
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.
Fitness Evolution acquires Gilroy Athletic Club
Fitness Evolution announced it has purchased Gilroy Athletic Club, a full-service health club that has serviced Gilroy for many years. The newest addition to the rapidly expanding Fitness Evolution health club chain is located at 8540 Church St. in Gilroy. Within the spacious 30,000 square foot facility is cardio equipment, weight resistance machines, free weights, a group exercise studio, a spinning studio, racquetball courts and a childcare center. In addition, the club has saunas, steam rooms, tanning and hydro massage.
Business briefs: Chamber accepting award nominations
The Gilroy Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the
Rotary Club of Gilroy celebrates 100th anniversary
The Rotary Club of Gilroy celebrated its 100th year milestone on Oct. 21 with the reading of a letter written by the founder of International Rotary, Paul Harris in October 1925.
To put a historical context on the milestone, a reporter for the Gilroy Advocate...
Affordable Solar Roofs receives award
GAF, North America’s largest roofing manufacturer, announced that Affordable Solar Roofs of Morgan Hill has received the prestigious GAF Master Elite™ Installation Excellence Award. With no property owner incidents or complaints, this coveted industry award recognizes Affordable Solar Roofs’s dedication to the highest level of quality installations.
Ladera Grill honored
Ladera Grill in downtown Morgan Hill is the recipient of the prestigious 2014 Award of Excellence from the international publication, Wine Spectator. They are the first restaurant in Morgan Hill to receive this honor. Ladera Grill was established in May 2011 and occupies the historic Skeels building in downtown Morgan Hill. It is owned and operated by Dan and Kathy McCranie, General Manager Morgan McCranie and Executive Chef Tony Garcia. Susan Marsh, the Wine Director/Sommelier has been with them for 2.5 years. Ladera Grill is open seven days per week from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Longtime businesses Nimble Thimble, Mafalda’s closing their doors
Linda Williams may be “retiring” (emphasis on the quotation marks), but she expects the Nimble Thimble will live on.
Williams, who has owned the downtown Gilroy quilting haven since 2013, recently announced that the shop will close on May 31. Located at 7455 Monterey St.,...
Donation appeals ramp up for the holidays
As the holiday season approaches, numerous organizations throughout South County are mobilizing donation drives to support families struggling with food insecurity and financial hardship, with many citing increased need following recent uncertainty around federal SNAP benefits.
The Edward Boss Prado Foundation has already distributed 500...
















