Business Briefs: Gilroy native named executive director
Gilroy native named executive director
9 Lives Club holds ribbon cutting
9 Lives Club and the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting April 12 at the club’s location at 7430 Monterey St. in Gilroy. There are weekly comedy and music shows from some of the area’s top performers. The 4,500 square foot venue can accommodate 300 guests. Their goal is to make anyone that walks through the doors feel the positive energy and great vibe in the room. Enjoy pizza, hot dogs, soft drinks and beer while watching the shows. Details: ninelivesclub.com
Rabobank tops in customer satisfaction
California community bank Rabobank, N.A. ranked highest in customer satisfaction among retail banks in California for the second consecutive year, according to a study by J.D. Power and Associates.
Students get a chance to Rock the Mock
Students from Central, Live Oak and Ann Sobrato high schools in Morgan Hill had a chance to experience what it’s like to interview for a job or college in a real world environment during the Rock the Mock event April 5 at Specialized Bicycle Components in Morgan Hill.
Hobby Lobby coming to Morgan Hill
Hobby Lobby Stores, a privately held national retail chain of arts and crafts stores, has signed a lease to open a store in Morgan Hill. The 77,200-square-foot retail facility, formerly occupied by Mervyn’s, is located at Cochrane Road and U.S. 101 in the Cochrane Plaza shopping center.Â
Manufacturers struggle to find skilled workers
Doug Parsons needs to hire more than two dozen skilled workers at his manufacturing plant here, but he can’t find them.
US Technical Ceramics gets $3M in financing
US Technical Ceramics, a Morgan Hill-based manufacturer of structural ceramics for a variety of industries, announced it recently closed a $3 million commercial loan using a new SBA debt refinance program arranged by Pinnacle Bank and CDC Small Business Finance.
Full-time workers boost volunteer rate
Something about the recovery is prodding more full-time workers to volunteer their time outside of work.
Nonprofits endure as funding dries up
By training, Dan Pfarr is a social worker. By necessity, he’s become a sharp-penciled business manager.
New Balance ribbon cutting
The Gilroy Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at the New Balance Factory Store in the Gilroy Premium Outlets on March 26. Because feet don’t come in one or two widths, and because shoes that fit better perform better, New Balance shoes come in a wide range of widths and sizes. They serve world class athletes and everyday athletes alike. Details: 842-1395 or newbalance.com.
