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Welcome to the November 2025 Edition of Biz Buzz Newsletter!
This month’s edition includes:
- 2026 Minimum Wage Increase
- Deadline for Small Employers: CalSavers Retirement Savings
- Q1-2025 Sales Tax Report
- Restaurant Training Opportunity
- Help us shape the Public Art Strategy
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Resource Spotlight: California Small Business Loan Program
2026 Minimum Wage Update
Beginning January 1, 2026, the Mountain View minimum wage will increase to $19.70 per hour, a 2.6% adjustment based on the regional Consumer Price Index.
This rate applies to all employers subject to the Mountain View Business License Tax or who maintain a facility in the city, and covers employees (including minors) who perform at least two hours of work per week within Mountain View.
Employers are required to post the official 2026 Minimum Wage Notice in the workplace and maintain payroll records for four years.
Updated notices and informational flyers are available in English, Spanish, and Chinese on the City’s website.
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CalSavers Retirement Savings Program
New Deadline for Small Employers
California law requires all employers to either offer a qualified retirement plan (such as a 401(k)), or register for CalSavers, the state’s retirement savings program.
By December 31, 2025, employers with 1–4 employees must register for CalSavers (if they don’t already offer a retirement plan).
👉 Learn more and register at: CalSavers website
Quarterly Sales Tax Upate
Q2-2025 Sales Tax Report
The City recently received sales tax data for the 2nd Quarter of 2025 (January to March). Sales tax data is reported to the City by HdL Companies, the City's sales tax consultant, on a quarterly basis, usually within four months of the quarter end.
Find past quarterly reports online.
Restaurant Training Opportunity
Plug and Play Foundation is holding a free training for restaurants: Fix the 75% Turnover Trap: Help Restaurants Train Smarter & Retain Longer on Wednesday, November 5 4:30pm to 6:30pm.
This startup spotlight will feature Beth Hussey, Founder & CEO of Shifty, who will share how technology can transform restaurant teams into long-term talent, along with a demo of Shifty. Learn how local small to medium sized businesses can adopt tech initiatives!
Help Us Shape the Public Art Strategy
The City of Mountain View is creating its first Public Art Strategy to guide the future of public art in our community. The strategy will set a long-term vision, identify priorities, and expand opportunities for creative expression across the city.
We want to hear from our local business community! Take the easy, online survey, to help shape the Public Art Strategy (deadline December 14).
Learn more and stay updated at Collaborate.mountainview.gov/public-art-strategy-2025
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