News Highlights
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Santa Cruz Tech Exchange Distance Learning Program
Santa Cruz Tech Exchange’s Distance Learning Program is working to help families impacted by COVID-19 or have a low-income background.
Grant Funding Opportunity - Mobile Renewable Backup Generation (MORBUGs)
The CEC is now providing funding for California companies with clean energy mobile backup solutions.
SBA Increases Lending for COVID-19 Economic Loans
SBA is raising the loan limit for the COVID-19 EIDL program from 6-months of economic injury with a maximum loan amount of $150,000 to up to 24-months with a maximum loan amount of $500,000.
Former FAA Acting Administrator Dan Elwell Joins Joby Aviation Advisory Board
Joby Aviation announced the appointment of Former FAA Acting Administrator Dan Elwell as an Advisor.
The Santa Cruz County Business Council is Seeking a New Executive Director
The Santa Cruz County Business Council is seeking a new Executive Director after the departure of Robert Singleton, who served for 4 years.
PPP Help for Small Businesses Closing Soon
Clock is ticking, last chance to apply for the second draw Payment Protection Program. Musicians, theaters, family owned restaurants, rural medical practitioners.
Business Trends Post COVID-19
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the business trends of today and tomorrow is news of yesterday. Changes in our society have transcended the boundaries of industries and imagination.
NSF Small Business Innovation Research Grants
Small businesses looking to bring in new tech can submit a project pitch for a chance to earn funding.
Part 2: Is Silicon Valley Invading Santa Cruz
Journalist Julia Sinn explores the impact of Silicon Valley on Santa Cruz. In this installment, she explores the history of Santa Cruz’s housing problems.
Celebrating Women Leaders in Santa Cruz
In honor of Women’s Nation History Month, learn about the journeys of prominent female leaders throughout Santa Cruz County.
Is Santa Cruz Ready for $94B Universal Broadband?
We asked Steve Blum and James Hackett what the proposed $94 billion bill for the Digital Divide could mean for Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Benito counties.
Seeing Beyond Visuals with TB&O
Santa Cruz-based Thomas Burke & Others create stunning images and animations with innovative technologies.
Blume Awarded Grant For Sustainable Agriculture
Blume Industries / Whiskey Hill Farms and the Sustainable Systems Research Foundation in Santa Cruz are pleased to announce receipt of a United States Department of Agriculture’s Western Division of Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Farmer Rancher Grant.
CodeStringers Ranks No. 12 on Inc. Magazine’s List
Another Santa Cruz Tech company is making some waves not just here in Santa Cruz but statewide. CodeStringers is listed as No. 12 on Inc. Magazine’s list of California’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies.
Zero Motorcycles Announces Another Big Partnership
Zero Motorcycles Announces North American Partnership With Viatec Incorporated as Supplier of Powertrains for SMARTPTO Electrohydraulic Systems in Aerial Lift Markets.
Celebrity Guests at CEO Works and C-Level Works
Oprah nabbed Meghan and Harry. So we one-upped her by inviting digitally-studded local royalty celebs to CEO Works and C-Level Works.
Part 2: The Pearl Harbor of Cyber Attacks
In this article, Steve Blank asks the question: what could happen when we start using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to shape policy?
Recording: Santa Cruz Works New Tech March 2021
Our monthly New Tech event was filled with all the energy of March Madness. We packed seven presentations into a jam packed hour. If you missed it, don’t worry, we pressed the record button.
Pitch Your Company to a Shark!
Apply to pitch to Mr. Wonderful. Enter to win $30K in cash prizes from your favorite shark, and $40K in value prizes from StartEngine sponsors including Santa Cruz Works partner Hubspot.
The Biggest Virtual Hiring Event of The Year!
The entire month of April is dedicated to supporting your career journey with FREE workshops and classes planned to help you prepare for job and internship opportunities.