Silicon Valley Cities & Counties
Learn about our member jurisdictions by rolling over their names on the interactive map below.
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Campbell
What you’ll like about our community:
Centrally located in Silicon Valley: Easy Bay Area freeway access
Demographic: High income and highly educated
Quality of Life: Highly supportive and charming community
Great shopping: Vibrant mix of national and local retailers
Entertainment: Fabulous restaurants, performing arts theatre, art galleries, nightlife, movies, festivals and year-round farmers market
Contact Us:
Kirk Heinrichs, Redevelopment Manager: 408-866-2732, kirkh@ci.campbell.ca.us
Redevelopment Agency: 408-866-2110, rda@ci.campbell.ca.us
Building Division: 408-866-2130, buildingdept@ci.campbell.ca.us
Planning Division: 408-866-2140, planning@ci.campbell.ca.us
Public Works: 408-866-2150, publicworks@ci.campbell.ca.us
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County of Santa Clara
What you’ll like about our community:
World class universities and research institutions
A highly skilled workforce
Supportive networks of: entrepreneurs, incubators, technology-oriented business services, public/private sector collaboration in support of business
A highly productive workforce with value added per employee more than double the national average
An environment that celebrates life with outdoor activities in over 500,000 acres of parkland, world-class arts and museums, nationally ranked sports teams, fine international cuisine
Contact Us:
Bruce J. M. Knopf, Director, Asset and Economic Development: 408-299-5155, Bruce.Knopf@ceo.sccgov.org
Planning Office: 408-299-5770
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Cupertino
What you’ll like about our community:
Silicon Valley’s most prestigious corporate zip code: Apple, HP, Symantec & more
Exceptional Demographics: 75% over $75k, 86% college educated
Nationally ranked public schools and home to De Anza college (24,000 students)
3.6 million sf of retail/entertainment including regional mall, Cupertino Square, 120 restaurants, 2,300-seat Flint Center, and the largest Whole Foods west of Texas
Access and visibility from both 280 and 85
Contact Us:
Kelly Kline, Redevelopment/Economic Development Manager: 408-777-3286, kellyk@cupertino.org
Planning Department: 408-777-3308
Building Department: 408-777-3228
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Gilroy
What you’ll like about our community:
Unique Economic Incentive Programs which target new commercial and industrial businesses who generate new jobs, sales tax or transient occupancy taxes
Most affordable industrial and commercial zoned land and buildings in Santa Clara County
Business-friendly City Government with a streamlined permitting process
High quality of life (wide variety of affordable homes; recreation opportunities; close proximity to beaches, wineries, shopping and state/county parks)
Close proximity to freeways, transit, and airports
Contact Us:
Gilroy Economic Development Corporation: 408-847-7611
Building Division: 408-846-0430
Planning Division: 408-846-0440
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East Palo Alto
What you’ll like about our community:
Location, location, location, one mile from Stanford
Affordable land
150 acres ready for development
Friendly business environment
Four Seasons Hotel, IKEA, Great shopping
Contact Us:
Russell Averhart, Economic Development & Redevelopment: 650-853-3126, Raverhart@cityofepa.org
Economic Development/Redevelopment: 650-853-3186
Planning Division: 650-853-3185
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Fremont
What you’ll like about our community:
Home to over 1,200 high-tech, clean & green tech, and life science firms, including Solyndra, Amgen, Western Digital, and Purfresh
Central and convenient location within Silicon Valley, the East Bay and Tri-Valley area; growing capacity for BART access, and easy freeway access and visibility from 880, 680, and 84
High average household income of over $122,000 and a highly educated and skilled workforce
Streamlined permitting process with knowledgeable and dedicated staff to ensure the success of your project
Contact Us:
Economic Development: 510-284-4020, econdev@fremont.gov
Housing and Redevelopment: 510-494-4500, housingandredevelopment@fremont.gov
Building and Safety: 510-494-4400
Planning: 510-494-4440
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Los Gatos
What you’ll like about our community:
Outstanding Environment: European downtown with unique architecture, great pedestrian access, and the picturesque Santa Cruz Mountain hillsides framing the Town
Convenient Access: only 10-minutes from San Jose International Airport with access to Hwy. 17, Hwy. 9, and Hwy. 85 coming in and out of town
Corporate Headquarters: Home to many successful Silicon Valley corporate headquarters and business entrepreneurs that value recreational opportunities for their employees and entertainment options for their clientele
Quality of Life: Highly participative citizenry, well-renowned schools, and business friendly local government focused on keeping the Town's Economic Vitality strong
Demographics: High property values, income levels, and education levels
Contact Us:
Jessica von Borck, Economic Vitality Manager: 408-399-5790, jvonborck@losgatosca.gov
Building: 408-354-6876
Planning: 408-354-6872
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Menlo Park
What you’ll like about our community:
Vibrant downtown with small-town atmosphere (pop. 30,658)
Adjacent to Stanford University and Stanford Medical Center, Home to SRI International and U.S. Geological Survey
“Global Epicenter of Venture Capital” – Sand Hill Road
SFO and SJC International Airports 20 minutes north and south, respectively
Market includes Atherton, Woodside and Portola Valley
Contact Us:
David Johnson, Business Development Manager: 650-330-6614, drjohnson@menlopark.org
Alex Andrade, Business Development Specialist: 650-454-6376, aadnrade@menlopark.org
Housing and Redevelopment Division: 650-330-6706
Building Department: 650-330-6704
Planning Department: 650-330-6702
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Milpitas
What you’ll like about our community:
Plan Review and Permit Processing to meet YOUR schedule
Well priced R & D space that is convenient to freeways and the airport
A "Headquarter" Community including SanDisk, Linear Technologies, JDSU, KLA-Tencor, LSI Corporation and a large part of the Cisco Campus
The Great Mall and The McCarthy Ranch Shopping Centers and over 2,600 hotel rooms
A Community that offers "Life @ Your Pace" in all aspects of life!
Contact Us:
Diana Barnhart, Economic Development Manager: 408-586-3059, dbarnhart@ci.milpitas.ca.gov
Engineering: 408-586-3300
Building: 408-586-3240
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Morgan Hill
What you’ll like about our community:
Available land and buildings at affordable costs
High quality of life with many new community facilities
Semi-rural setting with easy access to Silicon Valley’s business infrastructure
Access to skilled and semi-skilled workforce
Proximity to affordable housing
Contact Us:
Business Assistance and Housing Services: 408-778-6480
Garrett Toy, Director
Tammy Brownlow, Sr. Project Manager
Redevelopment Agency: 408-778-6480
Planning and Building: 408-778-6480
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Mountain View
What you’ll like about our community:
Cooperative and innovative City government
Streamlined development review and building permit process
Home to NASA/AMES Research Center, Carnegie Melon West Campus, and University of Santa Cruz extension campus
Centrally located on the San Francisco Peninsula within minutes of San Francisco, San Jose airports and excellent access to freeways, light rail and a Caltrain Bullet Train Stop
Diversified business community with high quality commercial/industrial space
Contact Us:
Ellis Berns, Economic Development Manager: 650-903-6549, ellis.berns@mountainview.gov
Economic Development Division: 650-903-6303
Building Inspection: 650-903-6313
Planning Division: 650-903-6306
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Palo Alto
What you’ll like about our community:
Proximity to world-renowned research institutions, including Stanford University
Reliable, affordable city-owned utility system
Highly educated and motivated workforce
Vital shopping and dining districts, including Stanford Shopping Center and Downtown Palo Alto
Available commercial space
Contact Us:
Economic Development/Redevelopment: 650-329-2604
One-Stop Development Center: 650-329-2496
Planning and Building Department: 650-329-2441
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Redwood City
What you’ll like about our community:
Intellectual capital
Central location
Entrepreneurial environment
Available commercial space
Emerging downtown urban entertainment center
Contact Us:
Patricia Webb, Economic Development Manager: 650-780-7290, economic_development@redwoodcity.org
Jeannie Young, Economic Development Specialist: 650-780-7365, jyoung@redwoodcity.org
Building and Inspection: 650-780-7360
Planning: 650-780-7234
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San Jose
What you’ll like about our community:
Largest concentration of tech companies in Silicon Valley
The region’s only Enterprise Zone incentives, Special Tenant Improvement Program
Largest city, workforce, and housing offerings in the entire Bay Area
International companies, services, and people
Downtown San Jose is creative urban center of Silicon Valley
Contact Us:
Office of Economic Development: 408-535-8181
Redevelopment Agency: 408-535-8500
Planning, Building and Code Enforcement: 408-535-3555
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San Carlos
What you’ll like about our community:
Award-winning permit streamlining successes
High income market area
Superb partnership between the Chamber of Commerce and the City of San Carlos
Centrally located exactly midway between San Francisco and San Jose
Supportive community including active service clubs and community theater
Contact Us:
Economic Development Department: 650-802-4263
Building Department: 650-802-4261
Planning Department: 650-802-4263
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City of Santa Clara
What you’ll like about our community:
Municipally-owned utilities with lowest rates in Silicon Valley
Electric rates savings of 25 - 35% with reliability among the top 1% nationwide
Extensive Fiber Optic Network connecting to every major Point of Presence (POP)
Electric, Water, Sewer Capacity in place and available
Speed-to-market Permitting: both in attitude and performance
Contact Us:
Economic Development, Single Point Rep: 408-615-5651, Manager@MovetoSantaClara.com
Planning & Inspection: 408-615-2450
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City of San Mateo
What you’ll like about our community:
Ideally located on the Peninsula, midway between San Francisco and San Jose
Easy access to three international airports: only 10 minutes to San Francisco International Airport and just minutes more to both San Jose International Airport and Oakland International Airport
Convenient freeway access: adjacent to I-280 and intersected by both Hwy 101 and Hwy 92, which also provides direct access to the East Bay
Attractive midsized community of 95,000 with a vibrant downtown, quiet neighborhoods, great schools and a skilled workforce
Contact Us:
Economic Development: 650-522-7240
Planning Division: 650-522-7202
Building Division: 650-522-7172
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Santa Cruz
What you’ll like about our community:
Coastal community with creative and diverse interests
An inspiring environment of rugged beaches and towering redwoods
Small town with big city advantages and vast cultural resources
Highly educated, motivated and stable workforce
Local government welcomes high tech industry
University of California Santa Cruz and its extraordinary scientific and engineering research programs
Contact Us:
Economic and Redevelopment Agency: 831-420-5150
Planning and Community Development: 831- 420-5100
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Sunnyvale
What you’ll like about our community:
Award winning “One-Stop Permit Center” e-permits enabling companies to meet time-to-market goals
Sunnyvale is the “Heart of Silicon Valley”, conveniently located at the intersection of Highways 101, 237, 85, and 280
Long history of business innovation and success that virtually created Silicon Valley and many of the most profitable companies in the nation
A highly educated and trained workforce with experience across technology, biotechnology, manufacturing and financial services
Excellent utility and municipal services at remarkably low cost
Contact Us:
Connie Verceles, Economic Development Manager, 408-730-7256, cverceles@ci.sunnyvale.ca.us
Maria Rodriguez, Economic Development Specialist, 408-730-7702, mrodriguez@ci.sunnyvale.ca.us
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Watsonville
What you’ll like about our community:
Watsonville has beautiful weather and is 2 miles from the ocean with living choices to fit most families
Watsonville is a great place to do business, with a business friendly local government and proximity to Santa Cruz, Monterey and the Silicon Valley, UC Santa Cruz and CSU Monterey Bay
Watsonville has a beautiful Downtown with potential for new retail and office uses and plenty of parking
Known for Agriculture, Watsonville's economy is transitioning from food processing and agriculture related business to high tech design, manufacturing and plant science
Companies headquartered in Watsonville are household names including Fox Shox, Driscolls Berries, Giant Berries, West Marine, Nordic Naturals and Martinelli's Cider
Contact Us:
Economic Development Manager, Kurt Overmeyer, 831-768-3080, kovermeyer@ci.watsonville.ca.us
Redevelopment Director, Marty Ackerman, 831-768-3080, mackerman@ci.watsonville.ca.us
Community Development (including Building and Planning)
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Newark
What you’ll like about our community:
Opportunities: Buildings and Land
Crossroads of State Route 84 and Interstate 880
Business-friendly
Low fees
Fast processing
Contact Us:
Terrence Grindall, 510-578-4208, terrence.grindall@newark.org
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