Spring is here! We have a fresh crop of companies presenting to you. Hayley Mears with MBEP will kick off our event to let job seekers know about the opportunities now available.

Breaking news: Santa Cruz Works is acquired by Hufffpost for $1.9B. Santa Cruz Works connects the Santa Cruz ecosystem, publishes an outstanding weekly newsletter about local startups, workforce development, jobs, and humor.

Bay Area Cyber League’s Summer Camp Student Leaders are finding career success and employment opportunities.

The Covid-19 pandemic was a big challenge for many businesses. For Jane Technologies, though, it offered a huge opportunity.

Owl Eye Media’s guide on using your smart phone for business videos. And the recording is at The Whats and Whys of Creating Videos for Your Business.

CodeStringer CEO Michael Manzo gives us some must learn lessons for every business. Sometimes it is better to listen learn and take action than to let hubris lead.

Santa Cruz County Bank is pleased to announce the expansion of its SBA Lending Department with the recent hiring of three experienced business development officers, two processors and a loan underwriter.

Cloud Brigade saves the day for Outstanding in the Field’s rapid growth and digital systems.

With Spring comes a garden of new events brought to you by Santa Cruz Works and partners. Learn about the new businesses, jobs, and skills that will make your life flower.

Tanzle has been in stealth mode for several years. Recently, they removed the sheath and appear to be making their solutions public.

The Santa Cruz job market is regaining momentum. Check out featured roles and remote work opportunities.

It was no surprise to us here at Santa Cruz Works when we read WIRED magazine give a glowing review of the Gazelle Ultimate C380 HMB.

In mid-March, Graniterock launched a massive, $15 million solar project. When complete, the 5-megawatt solar farm will include 15,000 photovoltaic solar panels on a 20-acre plot.

Santa Cruz Tech Exchange’s Distance Learning Program is working to help families impacted by COVID-19 or have a low-income background.

The CEC is now providing funding for California companies with clean energy mobile backup solutions.

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.

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 after the departure of Robert Singleton, who served for 4 years.

Clock is ticking, last chance to apply for the second draw Payment Protection Program. Musicians, theaters, family owned restaurants, rural medical practitioners.

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.