Cupertino’s strong business base is essential to the City’s economic success. In an effort to further enhance the quality working relationship with companies that choose Cupertino as their location, the City is pleased to introduce the new Cupertino Business Outreach Program (or CBOP) - a service designed to help us identify the unique needs of local employers and connect with resources.

With insights gained during these visits, we hope to double down on supporting programs that work or create new ones to fill gaps in addressing common business needs. CBOP will incorporate an in-person visit to companies located within Cupertino for a conversation with the leadership team and a tour of the operations.

We look forward to connecting with our local companies and becoming their go-to resource for all things business! For more information, click here.

We are ecstatic to have Voyager Craft Coffee join our business community and offer Cupertino residents and visitors another great café option. Voyager Craft Coffee specializes in providing a global approach to the coffee drinking experience, with many of their recipes being inspired by culinary flavors found around the world. They make certain their customers receive real natural ingredients, farm-sourced to ensure every sip is a voyage. 

Sam Shah, owner, shared his experience of opening a coffee shop in Cupertino - “Voyager swung its doors open over 3 weeks ago at 20807 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino. Perhaps the best way to describe the experience is to say that it feels like home already. The support from our local community has been overwhelming and it's quite clear this location is going to be special.”

Follow @voyagercraftcoffee to stay updated on their upcoming grand opening celebration soon! 

We are excited to welcome Nirvana Soul to Cupertino. The grand opening was held on April 30. The newest café in town brings good coffee, creative drink creations and a cheerful interior. The café contains indoor and outdoor seating options, with ample space for relaxing with friends or getting work done with a reinvigorating drink.

Be sure to visit Nirvana Soul in Cupertino if you haven’t already. They are centrally located at 19700 Vallco Pkwy, Cupertino, CA 95014.

Can your business live without single-use disposable plastics? The City of Cupertino has drafted an ordinance that will reduce the use of single-use disposable plastic food service ware (such as cold drink cups, utensils, and containers) by restaurants and other food facilities. Attend the City Council meeting on August 16, 2022 at 6:45PM and fill out a speaker card to express your viewpoint. Participants can also attend via Zoom by registering in advance or calling in and speaking to the item during public comments. Opinions can also be shared by emailing comments to citycouncil@cupertino.org by 4:30 p.m. on August 16. Let your opinion be heard!

For more information about the draft ordinance and to see other ways to share your opinions, please click here.

Enjoy the eclectic open-air market with street food, snacks, and live entertainment at the upcoming Cupertino Night Market hosted by the Cupertino Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, July 23, at De Anza College from 3pm - 10pm.  Support participating local businesses, food trucks, vendors, and entertainment including, 3 brothers Kitchen, ABVE The Basics, Cali Cruisin, Chubbys, El Camaleon, El Gran Sabor, Fonsecas Mexican Food, Just Mix Eat, Kadhai Kitchen, Kina Ice West San Jose, Lalkhan's Indian Express, Mexitamalli, Old Greenwood BBQ, The Cookout Fish & Chips, Tlaxiacos Pizza, Liang's Village Cuisine, Pot-O-Gold Kettle Corn, Amor Cafe and Tea, Black Lamp Coffe, Pineapple Thai, New York Life, Sophia's Jewelry, Magical Girl Bella, Pillows and Plush Toys, Sudha Collection, Qiqi Ou, Zafari Zippy virtual roller coaster, and more. For more information, please click here.

As of June 1st, Rick Kitson is the new Executive Director of the Cupertino Chamber of Commerce. Rick was selected for the position after a nationwide search and recruitment effort. He previously worked for the Cupertino Chamber of Commerce as the Director of Communication. Rick also has experience working for agencies and officials from Silicon Valley to Members of the European Parliament. Programs under his direction have won national and international awards and competitions. The city of Cupertino is excited to have him join the team at the Cupertino Chamber of Commerce to help drive the economic prosperity of the city forward.

According to an analysis by Joint Venture Silicon Valley’s Institute for Regional Studies, the unemployment rate in the Silicon Valley region has dipped to 1.8% in May, representing the lowest rate of unemployment in three decades. Silicon Valley employers increased their workforce by just over 1,100 employees between mid-April and mid-May, while the labor force declined by approximately 2,700 individuals in the same time frame. The total labor force in the region is nearly 45,000 individuals below the February 2020 level. To read the full analysis, please click here.

The City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 City Work Program on May 17 and provided the final prioritization on June 9. The City Work Program, which includes input from the community, commissions, staff, and the City Council, guides some of the major efforts of the City for the upcoming Fiscal Year. The adopted City Work Program can be viewed here. The City Work Program Dashboard will be updated to reflect the adopted FY 2022-2023 City Work Program during the first quarter update in Fall 2022.

For more information about the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 City Work Program, and recent accomplishments, click here.

Owners and managers of non-residential property, including homeowner’s associations, commercial and institutional facilities, must meet the following requirements. These requirements are in effect State-wide as of June 10, 2022. Violation of these requirements is now considered an infraction under State Law. The water suppliers or local government may choose to enforce the regulations with a fine of up to five hundred dollars for each day in which the irrigation of non-functional turf occurs.

• Commercial, industrial, and institutional decorative grass should not be watered
• Give all trees just what they need: avoid overwatering
• Follow the local requirements of your water supplier
• Turn off decorative water fountains
• Turn off/pause your irrigation system when it’s raining and for two days after rain
• Use an automatic shutoff nozzle on your water hose
• Use a broom, not water, to clean sidewalks and driveways

More information including FAQs click here. 

Want to know more about the development activity happening in Cupertino? You can get details on projects by accessing the Development Activity Reports updated every month.