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Malina Long 12/4/25 Malina Long 12/4/25

Looking for Jobs? Here’s 7 Companies That Are Currently Hiring in Santa Cruz County [December 2025]

Are you currently looking for work? Here is a round up of 7 local Santa Cruz County companies who are hiring this December.

Malina Long 11/5/25 Malina Long 11/5/25

Wonderfil is Hiring!

Want to make the world a better place while working on cutting-edge refill technology? Wonderfil, a Santa Cruz–based startup, is hiring.

Malina Long 4/29/25 Malina Long 4/29/25

Wonderfil CEO Co-Authors New Children's Book to Inspire Waste Reduction

Wonderfil CEO, Amelia Eichel has co-authored a new children's book "Journey to Away" to inspire young readers to explore waste.

Malina Long 4/9/25 Malina Long 4/9/25

Santa Cruz Accelerates Alum, Wonderfil, Announces Major Q1 Growth, Expansion, and Investment from Santa Cruz Ventures

Santa Cruz Accelerates alum, Wonderfil, shares some exciting Q1 updates.

Malina Long 9/3/24 Malina Long 9/3/24

Applications Open for Westly Prize Offering $145K in Unrestricted Funding

Are you a founder under the age of 28 years old with an idea that could help make the world a better place? Apply for the Westly Prize.

Malina Long 2/7/23 Malina Long 2/7/23

Wonderfil Wins Westly Prize, Hiring After Success with Customers

Liquid and cream bulk distribution infrastructure company, Wonderfil has been selected as a 2023 Westly Prize Winner. Now they are looking to grow their team!

Malina Long 1/16/23 Malina Long 1/16/23

Wonderfil Selected as 2023 Westly Prize Finalists

Santa Cruz Accelerates startup, Wonderfil, creator of a package-at-purchase platform for liquid and cream products, has been selected as a finalist for the Westly Prize.

Malina Long 8/10/22 Malina Long 8/10/22

Santa Cruz Startup Wonderfil Installs Refill Station at Ethos Low Waste Store in Capitola

Wonderfil partners with low waste shop, Ethos.

Malina Long 9/22/21 Malina Long 9/22/21

Santa Cruz Accelerates#21: Wonderfil

Wonderfil is building smart, scalable refill stations that can be installed in any location to enable plastic-free shopping for liquid and cream products.