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6 East Monroe Street
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Fifth Floor
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Chicago, Illinois 60603
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Phone: 312.447.2010
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Fax: 312.444.1125
www.chjc.comSection 3: Economic and Demographic Overview
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May 2017
Sports Market Business Strategy – Morgan Hill, CA
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TOURISM INFRASTRUCTURE
To attract sports and special event tourists to the market it is necessary to have a sufficient infrastructure of
hotels, restaurants and entertainment. A strong tourism infrastructure will allow a market to experience the
full economic benefits of this type of facility.
ACCESSIBILITY
Morgan Hill is in the center of Santa Clara County on the southeast outskirts of Metropolitan San Jose. There
are several options when traveling to, from, and around Morgan Hill.
AIRPORT:
Mineta San Jose International Airport is located 25 miles northwest of Morgan Hill with
service from fourteen airlines, including Delta, United, Southwest, and American Airlines.
ROAD:
U.S. Route 101 runs (northwest to southeast) through Morgan Hill, connecting it with San
Jose and San Francisco to the north and Los Angeles to the south.
PUBLIC TRANSIT:
The local rail system, Caltrain, provides limited service to Morgan Hill, during
traditional commuter hours. Currently, there is no public transit service to the Outdoor Sports
Center and Aquatics Center.