Small Business

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In San Jose this week, the City Council focused on advancing business support through the establishment of two Business Improvement Districts (BIDs). On April 7, the council approved the creation of the Story Road Business Improvement District and authorized levying assessments for fiscal year 2026-2027. Later, on April 21, the council took preliminary steps toward establishing the East Village Business Improvement District, aiming to enhance local small business environments. Additional city-level discussions included updates on transportation and infrastructure projects that may indirectly affect small businesses, such as the Connect North San José Multimodal Transportation Improvement Plan and partnerships involving data centers and PG&E. Key points: - Story Road Business Improvement District established with approved assessments for FY 2026-27. - East Village Business Improvement District preliminarily established with plans for assessment levies. - City Council meetings addressed infrastructure projects relevant to business access and growth. What to watch: Follow upcoming City Council actions on the East Village BID to see how assessment levies and district services will be implemented to support small businesses.

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