When Scott Knies joined SJDA, it was already incorporated, Business Improvement District consultants had already been engaged, city funding had been approved, a dozen board meetings had been held and a diverse 23-member board representing the business community was hard at work.

The new CEO was selected after a nationwide search conducted by the HRS Executive Search firm to replace Knies, who has led the association for 34 years and retires in November as part of a planned transition.

The San Jose Downtown Association is undertaking a nationwide search to replace longtime executive director Scott Knies, who was promoted to chief executive officer last week. Knies will step down Nov. 1, 2022, after 34 years with the organization, as part of a planned succession anticipated in its August 2020 strategic plan.

The San José Downtown Association selected downtown-based entertainment industry veteran Mauricio Mejia to promote future concerts.

Dine Downtown 2.0, organized by SJDA, promises delicious and budget-friendly deals on food and drinks from the 20 restaurants—so far.

Business owners have until March 16 to file claims. However, there is no guarantee that they will be fulfilled by insurance agencies.

Yes, 2020 was bad. But it wasn't all bad, according to the San Jose Downtown Association.

Downtowns have taken a beating during the pandemic, but South Bay developers and investors say San Jose still feels like a safe bet.

Downtown leaders aim to help small businesses on the brink and may even take on a bigger role in curbing the growing homeless population.

From Little Saigon to Little Italy, will Silicon Valley’s treasured ethnic enclaves be recognizable once the pandemic runs its course?

The proposal will be heard at 2pm Wednesday during the City Council’s next Rules and Open Government Committee session.

The San Jose Downtown Association bestows the honor each year to a project that exhibits distinctive architecture and design.

Katia McClain, a managing partner at architecture firm Steinberg Hart, will helm the San Jose Downtown Association board.

The San Jose City Council meets at 11am Tuesday inside the council chambers at City Hall, 200 E. Santa Clara St. in San Jose. 

Scott Knies’ words about how some council members invoked the “issue of race” prompted outrage from at least two local electeds.

Scott Knies delivered an impassioned address to a packed room of business owners and elected officials at First United Methodist Church.