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Business Connect - Cupertino's New Economic Development Newsletter
City of Cupertino, California sent this bulletin at 01/31/2022 01:21 PM PST
We start afresh with a new name and look for our business newsletter. Business Buzz is now Business Connect! Although the name and approach are new, our unwavering commitment to Cupertino businesses remains the same.
The Business Connect will serve as another way for us to stay in touch and provide Cupertino businesses with updates and resources for growth and vitality. We appreciate your continued patronage and welcome any feedback you may have. You can reach us at econdev@cupertino.org.
WELCOME ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Darcy Paul
Congratulations to Mayor Paul for being selected by Council to serve a third time as mayor.
Mayor Paulhas degrees in biology and law from Harvard. Prior to the Cupertino City Council, he was President of the Board of Directors of the Cupertino Chamber of Commerce.
Vice Mayor Liang-Fang Chao
Congratulations to Vice Mayor Chao for being selected by Council to serve a third time as vice mayor.
Vice Mayor Chao is a computer engineer and scientist with over a decade of experience in managing programs, education, policy, and budget.
New City Manager Jim Throop
Welcome our new City Manager Jim Throop, with 35 years of combined experience in corporate finance and government administration.
Jim has worked for California cities since 2007. He holds a B.A. in Economics from the University of Southern California and an MBA from Chapman University.
NEWECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Cupertino recently named Tina Kapoor as the new full-time Economic Development Manager to lead the Economic Development Division.
A recognized leader in the industry, Tina brings deep expertise in business district revitalization, downtown management, social media, small business and workforce development. Tina looks forward to getting to know and support Cupertino businesses. Connect with her on LinkedIn and Twitter.
BUSINESS RESOURCES
Temporary Outdoor Dining Program Extended
Good news for restaurant owners. Temporary Outdoor Dining Permit Program has been extended. Permits will remain valid for 90 days after the local COVID-related emergency is lifted. Permit holders do not need to renew so you can focus on cooking up your delectable dishes.
If you don’t have a Temporary Outdoor Dining Permit you can apply and email the Community Development Department or find the Temporary Outdoor Dining Permit Guide and the application form.
California Business Comeback Guide
In December 2021, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the largest economic and business recovery package in California state history. His office provided this Guide to help businesses identify various state funding sources to help in their recovery.Download the guide here.
California Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant
The County of Santa Clara has received $2.4 million to help microbusinesses affected by the pandemic. Selected businesses will each receive $2,500.
The City is reaching out to ask our residents and businesses what goals the City Council should consider for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 City Work Program. Take the survey at engagecupertino.org/cityworkprogram by Sunday, February 13. Suggestions and feedback will be presented to the City Council for consideration.
For more information about the current City Work Program, and recent accomplishments, visit cupertino.org/cityworkprogram.
