Business

Informed Choices celebrates their ribbon cutting event with friends, family, staff, sponsors, Chamber of Commerce and ambassadors as well as, Nancy Corbridge, executive director.  They are dedicated to serving women, as well as their families and partners who come seeking help in making decisions about unplanned pregnancies and related concerns.  Informed Choices recently moved from Gilroy to Morgan Hill and is now is located 16275 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill. Details: (408) 847-8880 or visit: www.informed-choices.org.

Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Christine Giusiana, board members, ambassadors, and friends and family celebrate the ribbon cutting event at Harvest Coffee House, 1295 E. Dunne Ave., Morgan Hill. Harvest Coffee House offers the freshest roasted coffee in Morgan Hill, fair/direct trade coffee roasted in small batches, also assorted pastries and paninis. Free WiFi and plenty of seating areas inside and outside. For information call 408-776-6544 or visit www.hcoffeehouse.com.

The Jelly Belly touring bus is making a special appearance at Casa de Fruta with a host of fun activities, according to a press release.

Hobby Lobby celebrated their grand opening and ribbon cutting celebration event with friends, family, staff and Christine Giusiana, president/CEO of the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce, Chamber staff and ambassadors, as well as Steve Canet, Morgan Hill store manager. This family-owned hobby and crafts specialty business offers something for everyone with 65,000 crafting and home décor products, including floral, fabric, framing, needlework, arts, etc. Hobby Lobby is located 990 Cochrane Plaza in Morgan Hill. Details: www.hobbylobby.com.

The San Benito County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau recently launched its new website – with a focus on making it more educational with a larger emphasis on tourism.

Maverick BBQ posted a message on its Facebook page that it will close its doors for good on Saturday.

The Chinese fast food chain Panda Express has pulled building permits to renovate the former Blockbuster Video building in the Target shopping center.

Maurizio Cutrignelli recently closed Fuzio and has now opened a new restaurant in the same location called The Good Fork, a California bistro bar and grill. The menu includes California cuisine with a European flare, using farm to table vegetation from local farmers. Shawn Paul is the Executive Chef of The Good Fork and has a long career in the culinary industry; he has gained valuable experience working for premier Bay Area and New York restaurants including Bistro Jeanty, 1300 on Fillmore, Paladin and Chez Papa Bistro in addition to stints at Michelin-rated restaurants in France and England. Details: www.thegoodforkbistro.com or 408-779-3200.

Friends, family, Chamber of Commerce staff and ambassadors, and owner Rene’ Carrillo celebrated the grand opening of the downtown coffee house and cafe’ with music, food and an antique car display. GVA Café – Grinds Vines and Automobilia – offers fresh organic coffee, desserts, smoothies, wine, crepes, sandwiches and soups. Open 7 days per week at 17400 Monterey St.

Live To Cycle, a local spin bicycle studio, is celebrating its one-year anniversary Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 193 McCray St., Ste. 304, in Hollister.