San Jose: the Capital of Silicon Valley,
the Innovation Center of the World

With a rich tradition of entrepreneurship, the world’s brightest minds and an unparalleled quality of life, there is no better place than San Jose to start and grow a business. For decades, San Jose and Silicon Valley have been a driving force in the global economy and the innovations that are developed here continue to change the world.

San Jose wants your business! Whether you are starting a new company, looking for a new location or expanding your operations, our experienced staff is committed to facilitating the permit process and working at the speed of business.

I encourage you to explore this website and discover why our city is the most competitive location for your company. If I can be of any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me at (408) 535-4800 or mayoremail@sanjoseca.gov. Choose San Jose!

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Chuck Reed Mayor of San Jose

News & Updates

• InvenSense leases North San Jose offices where it could employ 500 or more
  (San Jose Mercury News, 5/22/13)
• Virgin America Launches Service at Mineta San Jose International Airport (City of San Jose, 5/1/13)
• San Jose Named Happiest City for Young Professionals (Forbes, 4/24/13)
• Zoll Expands Manufacturing Business in Silicon Valley by Purchasing New Building in San Jose (Zoll Medical Corporation, 4/25/13)
• Nimble Storage signs a lease in a big North San Jose campus where it expects to employ 750 people (San Jose Mercury News, 4/23/13)