Economic Development Archives

CalCompetes tax credit and grant applications now open

Published 01/06/2022
BenitoLink Staff

Deadline to submit applications is Jan. 24 at 11:59 p.m.

Councilman Tim Burns asked that the contracts be brought to the special council meeting for review. Photo by John Chadwell.

Hollister council to renegotiate, terminate contracts

Published 08/13/2021
BenitoLink Reporter, John Chadwell

The city will move to end its agreement with the Economic Development Corporation and revise three fire service contracts.

COLUMN: Tourism efforts are key to economic vitality in county

Published 08/02/2020
Community Contributor, Kollin Kosmicki

District 2 Supervisor candidate Kollin Kosmicki writes that enhanced tourism efforts should be at the forefront of economic development in San Benito County.

Illustrative site plan from public filing of initiative.

COLUMN: Project is the potential job-producer we need

Published 07/01/2020
Community Contributor, Wayne Norton

District 2 Supervisor candidate Wayne Norton writes that the county has an opportunity to counter pandemic's economic impacts. (Illustrative of Strada Verde site plan taken from public filing of initiative.)

Community Opinions

COLUMN: It’s time to rename all of 25 as Pinnacles National Park Highway

Published 02/27/2020
Community Contributor, Kollin Kosmicki

District 2 supervisor candidate Kollin Kosmicki writes that San Benito County should rename all of Highway 25 as Pinnacles National Park Highway, and proposes the county start branding itself as "Home of Pinnacles National Park."

Community Opinions

COLUMN: Highway 25 expansion is key for future progress

Published 01/24/2020
Community Contributor, Kollin Kosmicki

District 2 supervisor candidate Kollin Kosmicki stresses the importance of getting Highway 25 expanded sooner than later in order to improve residents' quality of life and the county's economic prospects.

Participants in the 2019 Startup Weekend Monterey Bay. Photo provided by Mary Jo Zenk.

Business / Economy

Startup Weekend calls for local entrepreneurs

Published 01/12/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Matthew Koller

Three-day contest will have business coaches, 3D printers and networking opportunities for contestants from around the Central Coast.

San Benito County representatives scattered throughout the room for MBEP's State of the Region event. Photo by Noe Magaña.

Business / Economy

Local agencies attend State of the Region conference

Published 11/03/2019
BenitoLink Reporter, Noe Magaña

Elected officials and staff learn about housing, health care and development in opportunity zones.

Kollin Kosmicki for District 2 Supervisor. Photo provided.

Community Opinions

COLUMN: Path to economic prosperity in San Benito County

Published 10/30/2019
Community Contributor, Kollin Kosmicki

District 2 supervisor candidate Kollin Kosmicki offers ideas, such as reduced impact fees for job creators, to improve economic development efforts in San Benito County.

Map of potential commercial and industrial node sites in San Benito County as per the 2035 General Plan. Photo provided by San Benito County Business Council.

Housing / Land Use

SBC Business Council supports consideration of Highway 101 commercial nodes

Published 09/23/2019
Community Contributor, San Benito County Business Council

Following the new zoning designation, the Business Council further encourages in-depth review of the opportunities at each node based on individual unique merits and impacts.