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In This Issue
Latest News
Local Business Spotlight
Resources From Our Partners
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State of the City: Mayor Mohan Highlights Successful Partnerships, New Opportunities in 2024
The annual State of the City was celebrated on February 15 in partnership with the Cupertino Rotary Club and the Cupertino Chamber of Commerce with nearly 200 residents, commissioners and other city leaders in attendance. The evening focused on recognizing the accomplishments of 2023 and looking ahead to the opportunities of 2024. Mayor Sheila Mohan delivered an address of togetherness, while highlighting city initiatives moving the needle on housing, community development, sustainability, transportation, and public safety. Thank you to the following organizations and local businesses who have generously sponsored this event: Cupertino Rotary Club, Cupertino Chamber of Commerce, Pineapple Thai, Lazy Dog Restaurant, Waku Ikebana Society, and the talented Jazz musicians from Homestead High School. View the State of the City by clicking here.
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Record-Setting Numbers for City-Rideshare Program
Still have not utilized the City’s on-demand rideshare service yet? SV Hopper is a user-friendly, on-demand rideshare service serving people needing to travel anywhere in Cupertino, south Santa Clara, and major Caltrain Stations in Mountain View, Sunnyvale, and Santa Clara for no more than $3.50 per ride. In January 2024, the SV Hopper program achieved a significant milestone, recording its highest monthly ridership since service started in October 2019. This record-setting month of 7,225 completed trips marks a remarkable growth trajectory for the service. This milestone is also closely aligned with another notable achievement of the service recently surpassing 100,000 total completed trips for the life of the service. Click here to schedule your first trip!
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Vallco Project Update - 2nd Modification Approved
The City has approved the second modification to the Rise Development pursuant to streamlined, ministerial processes allowed under state law for projects that include a specified percentage of affordable housing units. Formerly the Vallco Town Center Development, The Rise is a mixed-use housing development with 2,669 units, of which 890 units are affordable to lower income households. The modified project includes 47 townhomes. The project also includes approximately 1.95 million square feet of office space, 226,000 square feet of retail space and at grade open space areas. The approval documents and approved plans are available online at Cupertino.gov/vallcosb35. Project details are available in the Development Activity Report and updated monthly.
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Economy in Focus at Cupertino Development Forum
The City of Cupertino and SJ Spotlight co-hosted a forum focused on development activity and opportunities for investment in Cupertino in December 2023. The panel was comprised of City staff and industry practitioners representing real estate development and retail brokerage. Through a collaborative discussion, the audience was able to gain a deeper understanding on what’s happening in Cupertino as it relates to commercial and residential development, retail leasing, and the overall Cupertino economy. Please click here to watch the forum, and email EconDev@Cupertino.gov if you are interested in investing, developing or starting a business in Cupertino.
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Cupertino Minimum Wage Now $17.75
On January 1, 2024, the minimum wage in Cupertino increased from $17.20 to $17.75 per hour. The Cupertino minimum wage will cover employees performing two or more hours of work per week in Cupertino. Employees are entitled to these rights regardless of their immigration status. All employers located within Cupertino are mandated to post the official notice in the workplace informing employees of the rate and their rights. Businesses must also document all hours worked and keep records for four years. For more information and to download the official notice, please visit cupertino.org/minimumwage.
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New Fast-Food Industry Minimum Wage
Starting April 1, 2024, fast-food restaurant employees in California will be entitled to earn at least $20 per hour in accordance with Assembly Bill (AB) 1228. The minimum wage for fast-food employees will increase on an annual basis thereafter through 2029. AB 1228 applies to fast-food restaurants that are part of a national fast-food chain consisting of more than 60 establishments nationally. Please click here to learn more and find out which businesses are exempt from AB 1228.
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Cupertino Small Businesses Featured in SF Chronicle
The San Francisco Chronicle recently recognized two Cupertino small businesses, Liang’s Village (20530 Stevens Creek Blvd.) and Chicha San Chen (20688 Stevens Creek Blvd.), as some of the most popular Taiwanese cuisine and beverage establishments in the Bay Area. Liang’s Village is a third-generation family-owned and operated business specializing in Taiwanese Juancun (Mandarin for “military village”) comfort food, while the equivalent of three Michelin stars from the International Taste Institute was awarded to Chicha San Chen in 2021 prior to opening its first Bay Area location in Cupertino in September 2023. Click here to read the article in the San Francisco Chronicle.
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Grand Opening: Cupertino is Home
Pacific Workplaces held a grand opening of their new 14,928 square foot building at 10080 N. Wolfe Rd., Suite SW3-200. The City of Cupertino congratulates Pacific Workplaces on leading the on-demand workspace industry and driving economic growth in Silicon Valley for approximately four decades. More than 2,000 businesses have called Pacific Workplaces’ Cupertino location home, and the City of Cupertino looks forward to seeing the company continue to support more businesses in the years ahead.
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WOW! Tea Picks Cupertino
A family-owned business, WOW! Tea, serves bubble tea made with high quality tea leaves, organic milk, and a vast variety of toppings. Whether you are looking for a classic milk tea or something more adventurous, WOW! Tea offers something for everyone. Their Cupertino location also marks its first location in the United States. Visit WOW! Tea at 19505 Stevens Creek Blvd., Suite 102.
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House of Miracles Creates Auto Miracles for 40+ Yrs
The City of Cupertino recently recognized House of Miracles (located at 21680 Lomita Ave.) for operating in Cupertino for over 40 years. A family-owned auto body shop serving the community since 1981, the family recently retired and sold the business to Charles Seo, owner of Santa Clara-based Kim’s Auto Body. Mr. Seo continues to honor the House of Miracles’ name for the auto body shop as the new owner and continues to service the community with automotive collision repairs, scratch and dent removal, frame straightening, glass replacement, and custom painting needs.
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Free Artistic Bike Racks, Drive Up Your Customer Visits
Data shows that bike racks increase visits and sales. The Cupertino Rotary Club is providing free artistic bike racks to Cupertino businesses and commercial property owners. The bike rack will be funded by the Cupertino Rotary Club and the City of Cupertino, with installations completed by Rotary volunteers. Participants can choose from hundreds of existing custom designs or create their own. Visit Cupertino Bike Racks to get your free bike rack.
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Earth & Arbor Day Sponsorship Opportunities
Cupertino's Annual Earth & Arbor Day Festival seeks sponsors and tabling partners to participate and leverage this opportunity to promote your business. This interactive event invites community members of all ages to learn about environmental issues and solutions in a family-friendly, interactive atmosphere. Consistently attracting thousands of attendees, this is your chance to engage with your community and get your message in front of the public. Apply at Cupertino.gov/EarthDay by March 29.
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Register Now: Silicon Valley SBDC Business Bootcamp
Still haven’t finished your business plan? Connect with a Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Advisor through the Business Bootcamp cohort where you will learn about business planning, start-up and preplanning, and business management. This bootcamp is a 4-week program consisting of 3 hours of dedicated time each week, including 90 minutes of classroom training and 60 minutes of work with a no-fee consultant provided by Silicon Valley SBDC Network. The program begins on April 5. Visit Silicon Valley SBDC Business Bootcamp 2024 to register.
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Big Announcement: CA Jobs First, $182M Investment
The creation of a new state council focused on creating jobs and the awarding of $182 million in grants to jumpstart the Governor’s Regional Investment Initiative to accelerate economic and workforce projects throughout the state was recently announced. Each of the state’s 13 economic regions (including the Bay Area) were awarded $14 million to invest in sector-specific pre-development activities, enabling regions to take projects from exploratory and last-mile to ready-to-go projects that can access local, state, and federal funds, as well as private and philanthropic investments. Please click here to read the press release.
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EV Chargers for Small Businesses
PG&E has a new Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Program for small businesses. This program installs EV chargers at no cost or cost-share assistance (up to $6,000 off per EV charger) at eligible properties. The Program is first-come, first-served, and open to eligible PG&E electric service customers qualified for small businesses or nonprofit organizations. Additional benefits may be available including two years of pre-paid network, customized operations and hardware plan, and assistance with rebates or funding sources. Learn more and apply on the PG&E EV Charger Program website.
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Layoff Assistance Webinars Available in March
NOVAworks and the Employment Development Department are hosting upcoming layoff assistance webinars. People facing recent or future layoffs can learn about resources to assist with career transition during free, one-hour webinars, including: certify weekly Unemployment Insurance benefits, filing for Unemployment Insurance, registration for Covered California healthcare, and support, coaching, and training resources. Webinars are scheduled from 2pm to 3pm on March 26, April 9, April 23, May 7, May 21, June 4, and June 18. Contact NOVAworks at 408-730-7232 or business@novaworks.org should you have any questions.
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SB 1383 Webinars: Businesses Avoid Surplus Food
The Santa Clara County Food Recovery Program is hosting three webinars that will detail food waste prevention best practices in schools, health facilities, and large venues in accordance with new state law Senate Bill (SB) 1383. Webinars will be held on March 20 (Schools), March 26 (Health Facilities), and March 28 (Large Venues).
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