Japantown properties in San Jose get new owner as former holder struggles

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San Jose's Japantown Properties Lost to New Owner Amid Economic Uncertainty

Jordan Trigg, a local merchant, has lost ownership of four properties in San Jose's Japantown after a former owner struggled financially. The properties, located on East Taylor Street, were acquired by Joe Jean, CEO of J&J Acoustics, through an affiliate.

Trigg and his wife, Rina, had co-owned several businesses in the area but cited a sour economic climate as a major factor. "We are still in a super-deep hole financially," Trigg said. A GoFundMe campaign was launched to support the couple's businesses.

The transfer of ownership came after a foreclosure proceeding on one of the properties, which also included Jack's Bar. The bar remains operational, while the other vacant sites on the block are now owned by Jean's affiliate.

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan acknowledged the challenges faced by business owners in the city, stating that California has a "horrible business climate" and San Jose is not business-friendly. Mahan called for improved support for entrepreneurs and proposed streamlining historical review processes to reduce regulatory burdens.

However, Trigg expressed skepticism about the city's willingness to help, saying "We've gotten no help from the city." The couple's struggles highlight the difficulties faced by small businesses in navigating San Jose's complex regulations and red tape.
 
🤔 So I think the mayor is totally right about the business climate in Cali being a mess 🤕 but at the same time, I don't know if he's doing enough to actually help small biz owners like Jordan & Rina 🤑 The city does need to streamline those historical review processes and make it easier for entrepreneurs to get started 💼 but we gotta keep an eye on the city making deals with big companies like J&J Acoustics too 🤝 What if they're just using their influence to push out even more small businesses? 🚫 The GoFundMe campaign was a good idea tho, maybe we should see more of those instead of relying on the city for support 🤑
 
🤔 what a shame for Jordan and Rina, they must be so stressed out after losing their shops I mean, anyone can have a bad day but to have it happen repeatedly is just sad 🤕 the thing is, I know Matt Mahan wants to help but sometimes it feels like he's just throwing money at the problem without really solving anything 💸 and what's with all these regulations? I get why they need some rules but not when they're holding up new business owners from getting started 🚫 can't we just make things easier for people who want to start a shop or open a bar in Japantown? 🤷‍♂️
 
🤕 I'm so sad for Jordan & Rina, they were like a part of Japantown for ages. It's crazy how fast things can change, especially when it comes to business. I feel bad for the couple, they've been putting in so much effort into their shops... and now Joe Jean just swooped in & took everything. 🤑

I mean, I get that San Jose is trying to help entrepreneurs with all this talk about streamlining processes & reducing regulations, but it feels like a lot of empty promises to me. Rina said they've been getting zero support from the city, which is pretty wild considering how many businesses struggle to stay afloat.

It's not just Jordan & Rina, though - I know so many students who are trying to start their own businesses or side hustles, but it feels like San Jose is doing everything in its power to make it hard for them. 🤔
 
💸🏙️ I'm thinking that San Jose's Japantown is losing its unique charm with all these new owners coming in 🤔. It's like they're taking away the character of the neighborhood, you know? 📚 A local merchant losing ownership due to financial struggles doesn't sound too surprising, but it's sad to see a part of the community change hands so easily 💔. Maybe the city should focus on supporting small businesses instead of just talking about improving the "business climate" 🤷‍♀️? We need more initiatives that actually help entrepreneurs thrive, not just throw some money at the problem and expect everything to be okay 💸💪 #SupportLocalBusinesses #SanJoseJapantown #SmallBusinessStruggles
 
I'm really surprised that a new owner just swooped in and took control of these properties, especially when the previous owners were struggling to stay afloat 🤔. It feels like a classic case of the "new kid on the block" effect, where they're more interested in making a profit than in understanding the local community's needs 🤑. And what really gets my goat is that the city is just now acknowledging the business climate is bad and proposing some tweaks 🙄. Meanwhile, these small businesses are left to figure it out on their own... sounds like a recipe for disaster to me 😬.
 
🤔 I think it's a shame what's happening to Japantown Properties. These owners have been there for ages, putting their heart and soul into their businesses. It's crazy that the city is saying one thing but doing another - they're talking about helping entrepreneurs but not actually providing any support.

I mean, you look at the mayor's comments, he says California has a "horrible business climate" and San Jose isn't business-friendly... but it's not like he's offering any solutions. It feels like just a bunch of empty promises.

And what really gets me is that these owners are struggling because of economic uncertainty - not because they're incompetent or can't run a business. They've been in the area for years, built up their reputation and customer base... it's not fair that they're being pushed out by a new owner who's got deep pockets.

I think the city needs to step up its game when it comes to supporting small businesses. It's not just about having good intentions - it's about actually providing resources and helping them navigate the regulatory stuff. Until then, it feels like Japantown Properties is going to keep getting squeezed out 📉
 
omg can't believe whats happening to Japantown 🤕 I mean, I get it, economic uncertainty is no joke but it's so sad to see a family like Triggs struggling. They've been there for years, making a living and contributing to the community. It's not just about them though, its about all the small businesses in Japantown that are being squeezed out by high rent and regulations 📈😬 The city needs to step up and offer more support, like Mahan said, but if Triggs doesn't see any help from the city, it's gonna be hard for others to trust too 🤝
 
🤔 This is so sad to hear that Jordan and Rina are struggling to keep their Japantown businesses afloat 📉. It's like, they've been working hard for years and then suddenly the city isn't supporting them? 🚫 I get that San Jose has its own set of challenges, but it feels like they're kinda passing the buck instead of helping out the small business owners who are really struggling. 💼 Like, what's up with the "horrible business climate" comment from the mayor? Is he even trying to address the issue or just making excuses for why things aren't working out 🤷‍♀️?
 
I think it's kinda messed up that they're just passing the buck on the struggling Japantown merchants to the new owner. I mean, what happened to the city supporting its own? It's like they're more concerned with getting a new face in town than actually helping out the people who've been there for years. The mayor is talking about streamlining processes and reducing regulations, but where's the support for the actual people who need it? It feels like just another example of how big business gets ahead while small players get left behind 🤑👎
 
Ugh, it's like they're just pushing the problems under the rug 🤔. So now Trigg loses his properties and he can't even get help from the mayor... what's the point of having a "business-friendly" city if you're just gonna slap some fancy words on the regulations? 📝 And Mahan is all about streamlining things but it's hard to see that happening when you've got people like Trigg who are struggling to make ends meet 💸. I mean, I'm not saying the mayor isn't trying, but where's the action, right? 💪
 
ugh i feel so bad for these guys 🤕 they built a life in Japantown and this economic downturn hits them hard? it's not like they're expecting some free ride from the city, but still, can't we get more support for small businesses? it's all about streamlining regulations, but what does that really mean? just more hoops to jump through 🚫 meanwhile joe jean just swoops in and takes over, it's all about the benjamins 💸
 
ugh its so sad that jordan triggs has lost his properties in japantown 🤕, like he and his wife rina are doing everything they can to keep their businesses afloat but still facing so many financial struggles 🤑. i feel bad for them, cuz u dont wanna see anyone struggling, especially when it comes to something as personal as owning ur own business 💔. and yeah, the mayor's comments about cali having a bad business climate are pretty true, but like we need more than just empty promises, we need real solutions 🤝. its also crazy how the city can be so supportive of businesses on paper but in reality not do much to help them out when they really need it 🤷‍♀️.
 
OMG, this is like, soooo frustrating! 😩 I mean, I get it, economic uncertainty is a real thing, but can't the city do more to support these small business owners? 🤷‍♀️ It feels like they're just throwing them under the bus when things get tough. I've been to that Japantown before and it's always so vibrant and fun - now it's just sitting there with all these empty buildings... what's up with that?! 🏙️ Also, can we please talk about how our mayor is saying one thing but doing another? 🤔 Like, if he's really calling for better support for entrepreneurs, then why isn't he following through on that promise? 💁‍♀️ It just feels like more bureaucratic red tape to me... 📝
 
It takes a village to raise a child 🏠😕. But it seems like San Jose needs more than just support for its entrepreneurs, it needs to cut through all the bureaucratic red tape 📝🚫. The city can talk about having a horrible business climate, but without concrete actions, it's just words on paper 💬.
 
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