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Parallel Flight Technologies Beta Aircraft Simulation
Parallel Flight Technologies was founded with the mission of creating unmanned systems to save lives, property and the environment.
CruzHacks 2021 - Join Now!
CruzHacks brings together a community of students and professionals to design solutions for real world problems, with the inclusion of tech.
2021 Predictions by Hometown Heroes
Say goodbye and good riddance to 2020. We asked our 2020 Hometown Heroes for their 2021 predictions. The light at the end of the tunnel is not a train.
2020 Holiday Gift Guide Support Local Businesses
As we enter another lockdown, it is more important now than every to support your local businesses. And guess what? Most of them deliver. Help your favorite community business by buying locally.
USAF Offers Fast Funding for Startups
The United States Air Force has a new open-topic solicitation called AFWERX (20.3) that can provide startups with rapid funding to accelerate technological innovations.
The Upside of Santa Cruz Praxis Founder David Earle
David Earle founded Praxis Works in Santa Cruz, and grew the company to a world-renown bike component company. His 2020 challenges turned out to be a blessing.
Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County Fire Relief Grant for Small Businesses
The Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County Neighbor to Neighbor Fire Relief Grant for Small Businesses provides up to $5,000 in grant funding for businesses affected by the CZU Complex Fires.
Colligan Family Gift Expands UCSC COVID-19 Testing
A gift from Bud and Rebecca Colligan will expand testing capacity and help fund a new, dedicated laboratory space to house the diagnostic lab in the Genomics Institute’s facilities at the Westside Research Park.
Joby Aviation Plans to Be Available by 2023 - First Look Video
Joby’s aircraft operating in conjunction with Uber’s ride-hailing app could offer customers a seamless way to use ride-hailing services and air taxis in a single trip.
Steve Blank Resigns from Pentagon Panel
Steve Blank resigned in protest at the Trump White House's recent purge of the board's membership, replacing members with arch Trump loyalists and campaign staffers.
Recording: Community Speed Investing
Santa Cruz Works and Sail Community Capital announce the first in a series of events enabling our community to invest in local startups. A bit of Shark Tank with the heart of Santa Cruz.
More Financial Help for Santa Cruz Businesses
If you are working from home due to Shelter-in-Place or because you know it is the right thing to do, you might be entitled to $500. Find out how!
The Future of Drone Technology
The advancements made in drone technology have been able to provide solutions and encounter new discoveries, which can be amazing or frightening.
Uber New Investment In Joby Aviation - $75M
Joby Aviation welcomes new $75M investment from Uber as it acquires Uber Elevate and expands partnership.
Cabrillo College Announces IT Career Curriculum
Cabrillo College announces the new IT Institute. This is a great program for anyone looking to land a technical job or take the first step toward professional certification.
Drive-in Movie Night Comes to the Capitola Mall
Santa Cruz based audio/visual company, JBQAV and Capitola Mall’s chief of operations are happy to announce a drive-in movie night showing a classic & family friendly film for the holidays on December 20th, 2020.
Awardees: Hometown Heroes 2020
There were 50+ nominees for Hometown Heroes 2020. In this article, watch each of the 17 Awardees make their acceptance speech.
SCW Flash Tour With Parallel Flight Technologies
We are excited to announce our third Santa Cruz Works Virtual Flash Tour at Parallel Flights Technologies with CEO and Founder Joshua Resnick.
Slugs Lauded as Hometown Heroes
UC Santa Cruz is well represented at this year’s Santa Cruz Works Hometown Heroes awards ceremony, with Chancellor Cynthia Larive, a host of faculty and staff members, and numerous alumni slated to be honored.
Walk The Talk EPISODE 1 - Toby Corey
Watch Toby Corey talk with Aaron Huang about Get Virtual. Learn how Get Virtual is helping local businesses affected by COVID-19 the tools to adapt to the virtual landscape.

