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Santa Cruz Works Membership Tiers & Pricing
Choose the membership level that fits where you are now — from students and individual professionals to startups, small businesses, and enterprise teams building in Santa Cruz County.
| Plan | Best for | Annual price | Key benefits | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student | Students building skills, networks, and local career connections | $59 / year | New Tech event fees waived, Company Spotlight Breakfasts, Clinics, weekly newsletter, Jobs / Internships, co-working offers, $1M+ Perks | Join Student |
| Individual | Professionals, job seekers, and community members who want to stay plugged in | $99 / year | $10 off New Tech events, Company Spotlight Breakfasts, Clinics, weekly newsletter, Jobs / Internships, co-working offers, $1M+ Perks including $10,000 AWS credits | Join Individual |
| Solopreneur | Founders and very early-stage businesses ready to grow visibility and access | $2,500 / year | $10 off New Tech events, Company Spotlight Breakfasts, Clinics, weekly newsletter, Jobs / Internships, co-working offers, $1M+ Perks including $10,000 AWS credits, 1 feature article per month, website logo/links, 1-month Cruzio Fibre | Join Solopreneur |
| SMB | Growing companies that want stronger recruiting, visibility, and community access | $5,000 / year | $15 off New Tech events, Company Spotlight Breakfasts, Clinics, weekly newsletter, Jobs / Internships, co-working offers, $1M+ Perks including $10,000 AWS credits, 1 feature article per month, website logo/links, 1-minute presentation at monthly New Tech, 1-month Cruzio Fibre, plus 2 feature articles per month, and free exhibitor table at events | Join SMB |
| Enterprise | Established teams that want premium access, visibility, and community leadership | $10,000 / year | New Tech events fees waived + VIP seating + exhibitor table, Company Spotlight Breakfasts, Clinics, weekly newsletter, Jobs / Internships, co-working offers, $1M+ Perks including $10,000 AWS credits, 2 feature articles per month, website logo/links, 1-minute presentation at monthly New Tech, 1-month Cruzio Fibre, plus 2 feature articles per month, and free exhibitor table at events, Advisory role to SCWorks Board of Directors | Join Enterprise |
Quick comparison
Student and Individual memberships are best for people who want affordable access to events, training, community, and career connections.
Solopreneur, SMB, and Enterprise memberships are built for businesses that want added visibility, founder and CEO access, hiring support, event presence, and partner-only perks.
Not sure which plan fits? Start with the tier that matches your current stage today — you can always upgrade as your goals grow.
Why Join Santa Cruz Works?
Santa Cruz Works is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit connecting people and businesses to the opportunities, relationships, and resources that help careers grow and companies succeed in Santa Cruz County. Whether you are a student, job seeker, founder, hiring manager, or established business, membership gives you a stronger connection to the region’s innovation community.
Built for real local impact
Santa Cruz Works has a community of 11,000+ members and reinvests membership support into programs that strengthen the local ecosystem — including events, skills training, job fairs, internship support, startup acceleration, and more.
Membership is designed to create value for both individuals and businesses, with access to community, visibility, practical resources, and exclusive perks that support growth at every stage.
What members say
“I’ve had the opportunity to interview with fantastic companies, which led to offers! I’m excited to start my journey at Amazon. Thanks Santa Cruz Works!”
Alexandra Sibille / Amazon
“Thank you so much for introducing me to the best job I have ever had at Joby Aviation!”
Juliane Farrand / CFO, Joby Aviation
“Thanks to Santa Cruz Works for helping me achieve the dream of living and working locally at Looker!”
Ian Waters / Principal Software Engineer, Architect
Santa Cruz Works Member & Partner Benefits
Our member and partner benefits are constantly growing. From events and training to startup perks, hiring support, and local discounts, Santa Cruz Works membership is designed to create real value for professionals, founders, and businesses in Santa Cruz County.
Events & Community Access
Monthly New Tech MeetUp: Members and partners receive $10 off per event. Non-members generally pay more, while Enterprise partners receive 15 fee-waived VIP tickets per event, with additional attendees at $10 per person.
Monthly Clinics & Company Spotlight Breakfasts: Training topics range from business growth to technical skills. Members and partners attend at no fee; non-members typically pay $10–$25.
CEO Works: A confidential peer forum where CEOs can share challenges, get advice, and learn from other business leaders in the region.
Visibility, Jobs & Resources
Weekly Newsletter: Stay current on the latest local tech news, opportunities, jobs, events, and people to know.
Job Connect: Partners can tap into Santa Cruz County talent and connect with job seekers through the SCW network.
Exclusive Resources: Access recordings, practical resources, and useful follow-up content from SCW clinics and events.
Featured Article: Santa Cruz Works can produce a featured article and video about your company to help boost visibility.
Workspace & Connectivity
Co-working at Cruzio: SCW members can enjoy one free week of 9am–5pm co-working access, regularly $89.
Cruzio Internet: Santa Cruz Works members can receive their first month free.
1-Month Cruzio Fibre: Free first month with a 12-month contract.
Startup & Business Perks
OneValley Passport Perks: Access exclusive discounts on startup tools including Notion, Apollo, AWS credits, HubSpot discounts, and more.
Subsidized Internship: Available for qualifying companies under 4 years old with annual revenue under $1M. Funding is limited and available upon request.
90% Off HubSpot CRM: Qualifying accelerator members may receive up to 90% off their first-year subscription, with other members eligible for meaningful discounts as well.
Zendesk for Startups: Qualified startups can access six months free for eligible Zendesk products, subject to program rules.
Local Discounts & Partner Offers
Chaminade Resort & Spa: 25% off overnight room rates, 50% off room rentals for day meetings, and 20% off select onsite team-building experiences.
Woodstock’s Pizza: $2 off daily specialty cocktails, 15% off private corporate happy hours and catering, plus special SCW event pricing.
MERGE4: 25% off the best socks in the universe.
TOGO’S: SCW business partners receive 10% off catering for business meetings and events, free delivery across Santa Cruz County, and free cookies with catering orders.
Growth & Promotion Tools
PitchHub: SCW members receive 10% off cloud-based video production services for marketing and internal or external communications.
Idea Fab Labs: 25% off the membership fee.
Logos on Website: Business partners can receive logo placement on the SCW website and in the newsletter.
SMB / Enterprise Event Table Space: SMB and Enterprise partners can table at SCW events for free, subject to space availability.
Benefits are subject to change without notice. Some benefits are limited, promotional, tier-specific, or available only while funding lasts.
Sign up to become a Santa Cruz Works member to unlock events, perks, resources, and community connections.
One Valley Passport
We have partnered with The One Valley to use their Passport platform to provide members with access to Perks. Once you become a member, you will receive a welcome email to login to the Santa Cruz Accelerates program. This is a partial list. Become a Santa Cruz Works Member, Partner, or Accelerates participant to receive access to $1M+ of perks / discounts. All offerings are subject to change without notice. View all current perks here.
