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New Small Business Assistance Grant Closes October 11
The Small Business Assistance Grant – Round 2 now allows for essential and non-essential businesses closes October 2
Parallel Flight Introduces Parallel Hybrid UAS
Parallel Flight Technologies is lifted to new heights with a heavy-lift model drone.
Lookout Local Names Founding Team
As Lookout Local heads to its first launch with Lookout Santa Cruz this fall, it has named Chris Fusco its founding executive editor.
A Local's Guide to Getting a Job in Santa Cruz
Access 2 Employment has released a new publication: A Local’s Guide to Getting a Job
What It Was Like To Buy A Computer In 1994
Back in 1994, I was working for a startup General Magic. One night, my team and I decided to go into the local computer store In Palo Alto California and watch people buying computers.
Equal Access Seeks to Bridge Digital Divide
Local internet provider Cruzio and Community Foundation Santa Cruz County lead local ac5on to increase opportunity and access to education
Hilary Bryant Joins Community Foundation
The Community Foundation is pleased to announce that Hilary Bryant will join the staff as Donor Services Officer.
Nominations Open for 2020 Hometown Hero Awards
Santa Cruz Works and Monterey Bay Economic Partnership are taking nominations for the 2020 Hometown Hero Awards. Let us know who deserves the spotlight.
New Santa Cruz Startup Wins Nintex Award
When Alex first started his company 18 months, he did not make a penny for 8 months. Fast-forward, Pacific BPA just won the Nintex 2020 Innovation Award
Smith & Vandiver Joins Forces with Jacob’s Heart
Smith & Vandiver Corporation has a special run of hand cleanser and is donating 100% of the sales of this limited edition to Jacob’s Heart.
Oakland Black Business Fund Joins Z Hacks
Santa Cruz Works is happy to announce Oakland Black Business Fund (“OBBF”) has joined Z Hacks 2020. Z Hacks participants can create projects which support OBBF’s funding drive.
Driveways Become a Sanctuary from Wildfires
Vanly has implemented a Wildfires Support Program to connect evacuees with a safe, comfortable place to park.
Interview with Ian McHenry from In Stock
Ian McHenry talks about the benefits of using In Stock and why starting in Santa Cruz was a good idea.
New Products from Aeroasis Focusing on UVC Technology
Tom Wollenberger of Aeroasis talks about their pivot to include risk mitigation tools and why they are doing it in Santa Cruz.
New Way Homes Launches a Crowdfunding Investment Campaign
New Way Homes Launches a Crowdfunding Investment Campaign
Santa Cruz Works New Tech October 2020
Joby Aviation, Zero Motorcycles, In Stock, Everlog: Tech companies addressing transportation, fire, community business support and more.
Reed Hastings New Book & Why He Fired His CFO
“The key is embracing managing on the edge of chaos,” Hastings says. “That’s the message of the book.”
Racing the Clouds: Call for Sponsors
A epic adventure takes you 3,100-miles along America's Backbone, the Continental Divide, "from Canada to Mexico."
Buoyant Ventures Invests in Raptor Maps
Buoyant Ventures makes their first investment in Raptor Maps. Learn why, and how to connect your startup with Amy.
Design, Brand and Strategy with Scot Herbst
This week we had the chance to interview Scot Herbst at the Herbst Produkt Santa Cruz office.