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Resources for Businesses by Our City
Thanks for Santa Cruz Economic Development, you can stay informed about help for small businesses and taxpayers, updated rules and regulations, and more, all in one place.
Shelter In Place Simulation by productOps
The productOps team was recognized as a Spotlight Project team in the Epidemiology and Science of Disease category for the Pandemic Response Hackathon out of 230 project teams that entered.
UCSC Students Predictions of Ethics + Income
When predicting an individual’s income potential, the False Negative Rate (FNR) is highest among gender, race, relationship, education, and occupation.
The Census is Here - Doing Your Part
April 1 was National Census Day! That’s right, there’s a day dedicated to help spread awareness on the importance of the Census.
Help Santa Cruz Businesses "Ride Out the Wave!"
Buy a gift card from your favorite local business and attend a free online concert this Friday night.
Global Mergers & Acquisitions Drop Sharply in Q1
It is happening. Global merger and acquisition activity fell sharply in the first quarter of 2020,
Send us your best Zoom backgrounds!
So we thought we would have a little Zoom fun. Submit a screenshot of you with a funny or interestig background. We will pick three of our favorites and show them at the Santa Cruz Works New Tech Goes Virtual event this Wednesday.
Give a Breath Challenge: Designing 3D-printable PPC
CHALLENGE JOIN BY April 3rd. Give a Breath Challenge by Munich Re and Fraunhofer is a global challenge to identify the best 3D-printable designs to enable the immediate, decentralized production of emergency equipment.
Coronavirus Stimulus Bill. What Does it Mean?
As the Coronavirus pandemic worsens, congressional leadership is racing to complete a $2 trillion support package.
Michael Lund: Santa Cruz Biotech Mover and Shaker
We are very sad to announce the passing of Michael Lund who helped the Santa Cruz biotech community make huge strides even while facing aggressive pancreatic cancer.
Fake News and COVID-19: A Bad Situation Made Worse
Disinformation is spreading hand and hand with COVID-19. While we all try to make sense of the virus by staying indoors and social distancing, some…
Coronavirus Impact on Startups: Advice from VCs
How has the health crisis impacted venture capital and startups? Advice from 5 local angels. And special guest: Ralph the Knucklehead of Silicon Valley.
Girls Who Code...at Home! Resources for kids at home
With schools closed, parents needs options to keep their kids entertained, learning, engaged, and happy. Here are a few learning online educational resources for all-ages, from pre-school to high-school.
3D Printed Face Shields Needed
There is a huge need for supplies of personal protection equipment. We are asking our 3D printer community to help out.
Santa Cruz County SBDC helping small business
Video interview with Santa Cruz County Small Business Development Center helping small businesses during this health crisis.
Shelter in place: Tech execs, barking dogs, screaming kids
Jen Grant was a little more than two weeks into her new gig running software software start-up Turbo Systems when working remotely became the new norm.
6 Ways To Look Great On A Video Call
Video conferences bring a unique set of considerations–from lighting to room decor–here’s what you need to check out before hitting “call.”
Tricia Timm, Looker Data Science, and Google
As general counsel of Looker Data Sciences, Tricia Timm led the Santa Cruz startup’s recent $2.6 billion acquisition by Google Inc. — but what some don’t know is that Timm considered leaving the legal profession just a few years ago.
Humor and Love in these Unusual Times
Thank you for sending to us a few of your favorite comics and chuckles during these unusual times.
COVID-19 and the Internet- A Match Made in Heaven?
The world is adapting to live with the circumstances created by the coronavirus. Who needs the internet now more than ever.

