Good Neighbor • Made Local

09/13/2025

Another one 💔

❤️‍🩹 Jordan Trigg

Pls. Donate

https://www.gofundme.com/f/save-japantowns-heart-support-jordan-and-rina?attribution_id=sl:644c83bc-3c12-43b1-8e1a-900681a38e3f&lang=en_US&ts=1756953637&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp13_c-amp17_tb&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link&fbclid=PAQ0xDSwMya6ZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp_Mm1G31YaxYfrI5rcRHcfGNkQ5YpVbhqiZ_TughmvlUjvO5VP7uBv1_EE7B_aem_kSuuEDFMERyXA2H0tfxhfg

09/05/2025

It's a real shame to hear that yet another family-run business is closing down in Japantown, San Jose.

This neighborhood has so many great spots that feel like home, and it's tough to see them go. Each closure takes away a little bit of that unique charm we all love.

https://www.facebook.com/madeinsanjose/posts/pfbid02SKWzoAuemMBtoPzPVRHk958xxJPVAsDBPmYN5nMNq58v1Cg5XfVAxJmdy26uk8oKl

07/02/2025

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1F5Qp8UUAx/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Something NEW is brewing at the 2025 Palo Alto Festival of the Arts Aug. 23-24 along University Avenue downtown.

Introducing Ramona Beats & Brews! We’re turning Ramona Street at University into a dance zone with nonstop DJ sets by Pacific Crew, ice-cold IPAs, root beer and non-alcoholic beer on tap, and all the good vibes. If you’re into music, chillin’ with friends, and an awesome street fest and art scene – you won’t want to miss this!

Full Festival details at www.paloaltochamber.com/festival.

06/24/2025

June is here—half the year has already passed.

Think back to the big goals you set in January.
Now is the perfect moment to ask yourself: Is your brand helping you achieve those goals, or is it holding you back?

And it’s not about the logo.
It’s not even just about the product.
It’s about how the brand makes them feel.

Great brands do three key things:

✅ They create a sense of belonging.
People want to feel like they're part of something. Your brand should feel like a community, not just another commodity.

✅ They shape identity.
A strong brand allows your audience to say, “This is me.”
It’s not just something they buy; it’s something they believe in.

✅ They tell a story worth sharing.
Your message should be simple enough for people to repeat but meaningful enough to resonate. That’s how brands spread—story by story.