At Watchpoint — Building Our Team for Success, Building Bikes for Youth in our Community
Watchpoint Logistics, Inc ANNUAL TEAM BUILDING EVENT McCarthy Warehouse, Milpitas CA Nearly ninety Watchpoint team members, service partners participated in a productive and insightful session, learning about the amazing work each individual and team does —everyone working together to strengthen our foundation as a company. The highlight was undoubtedly our collaborative effort to build 40 bikes for local families! We are […]
Watchpoint Volunteers with Second Harvest Food Bank
This Month our Watchpoint Logistics team members rolled up their sleeves at Second Harvest of Silicon Valley’s San Jose warehouse. Together, they inspected, sorted, and boxed fresh plums for neighbors in need across Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. The Watchpoint crew, Jay Bellin (President), Carlos Aguirre, Armando Carranza, Mina Tinajero, Debbie Castro, and Leonard Perez, spent […]
Renew the Zoo
On September 14th, 2024, thirty Watchpoint Logistics, Inc. team members and their families joined the “Renew the Zoo” event at the San Francisco Zoo. For two hours prior to the zoo’s opening, participants weeded and cleared invasive plants from the grounds, preventing the need for the zoo to use harmful insecticides. Team members were given […]
A Gift in Reading
On December 12th, 2024, our Watchpoint Logistics, Inc. team members volunteered to read to the kids at Randall Elementary School in Milpitas. Watchpoint’s generous donation of $5,000 made it possible for each child, grades TK — 5th, to receive 4 books of their very own. This donation was facilitated by a non-profit called Books In Homes, […]
2024 Team Building Event
On December 7th, 2024, Watchpoint Logistics, Inc. partnered with a local non-profit Downtown Streets Team to build hygiene kits for the homeless in the Bay Area. Thirty team members joined the fun. The day started with coffee, donuts and a variety of get to know your colleague activities. Then, team members were placed into groups […]
FED Rate Hikes: The Latest Hiccup in Warehouse Demand
Low Vacancy Rates and Rising Rents Expected in 2023 Despite Interest Rate Volatility. In 2022 the Federal Reserve’s rate hikes slammed the US logistics real estate market but did little to affect experts’ expectations of robust leasing activity, low vacancy rates, and rising rents throughout 2023. The interest rate volatility in 2022 struck fear into […]
Watchpoint Continues Support for Books In Homes USA with Another Volunteer Event: Randall Elementary
We’re excited to share the latest chapter in Watchpoint Logistics’ ongoing commitment to literacy and community development. Continuing our partnership with Books In Homes USA, Watchpoint recently returned to Randall Elementary in Milpitas, CA, for another literacy event. Our volunteers shared their enthusiasm for literature with young learners in K-7th grade and read various books […]
Watchpoint Logistics, Inc Named One of the Healthiest Employers of the Bay Area
We have implemented several initiatives over the past few years ranging from bringing fresh fruit into the office, providing a Bevi machine with still or sparkling water and fresh fruit flavors as an alternative to sugary drinks or sodas, providing fitbits to team members and implementing various components of a wellness program. Two years ago […]
Still a transportation marvel, Golden Gate Bridge has eventful past
Here’s an image of one of our Watchpoint trucks crossing the Golden Gate Bridge: This is an article about the Golden Gate Bridge – still a transportation marvel: Construction began 90 years ago, but bridge remains important to freight movement: https://www.freightwaves.com/news/still-a-transportation-marvel-golden-gate-bridge-has-eventful-past
Watchpoint Supports Books In Homes USA With Literacy at Randall Elementary Volunteer Effort
At Watchpoint Logistics, Inc., we believe in the power of literacy and are committed to building a brighter future for our community through investment in education. Our partnership with Books In Homes USA is a huge part of our journey toward that goal. Recently, Watchpoint volunteers participated in a special literacy event in Milpitas, CA […]