News Highlights
We don’t only report the news, we make the news. Our news highlights and archive here.
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Leading Scientist Working to Complete the Human Genome to Join UCSC Faculty
Leading scientist known for working to complete the human genome will join UCSC faculty; Karen Miga is a longtime Genomics Institute researcher, recently named “one to watch” by the journal Nature.
Final Bow for Sara Isenberg Santa Cruz Tech Beat
Last week Sara announced that she is dancing away from Santa Cruz Tech Beat to pursue new dreams, and dance a new dance.
Recording: 5th Annual Get Hired
Jobs from Monterey Bay Internships, Cabrillo College, Joby Aviation, LIFEAID, Paystand, Santa Cruz Bicycles, Zero Motorcycles, Astrea Forensics, Claret, Biosciences, Parallel Flight, Digital Dynamics, Amazon
Who is the new Executive Director of the Santa Cruz County Business Council?
We had the chance just two days into her new job to spend a few Zoom minutes with Emily Ham to discuss her fit perfect fit in this new position.
Cruz Foam Flash Tour Recording
In this flash tour, Cruz Foam CEO and co-founder John Felts explains the history behind Cruz Foam, their plans for expanding operations, and gives a tour of their office located on Mission St.
Join the Zero Motorcycles Team!
Zero Motorcycles is hosting a job fair. This is the opportunity to meet directly with the Zero Motorcycles team and get an instant interview.
Chris Miller - An AWS Hero!
A Big congradulations is in order. Chris Miller, CEO at Cloud Brigade has been reconized as an AWS Hero. The AWS Heroes program recognizes a vibrant, worldwide group of AWS experts.
50 Million Miles on Onewheel
Founder and CEO Kyle Doerksen takes us back to mile 1. From building an entirely new riding experience to manufacturing in the USA, Onewheel has always done things differently than the crowd.
MBEP Welcomes New Board Members
MBEP is pleased to announce the appointment of five members to its Board of Directors, adding leaders in agriculture, commercial real estate, healthcare, education and finance.
Flash Tour: Light & Motion Factor
Join us for this virtual Flash Tour of their factory. Learn why they are the #1 choice for photographers, videographers, sports enthusiasts and more. This event will brighten your day and night!
California Ocean & Climate Justice Summit
The June 10th California Ocean & Climate Justice Summit will amplify stories and solutions from the BIPOC environmental justice leaders who participated in a spring mini-fellowship hosted by the Resource Center for Nonviolence and Save Our Shores.
Santa Cruz County 2021: State of the Workforce
The Santa Cruz County Workforce Development Board engaged BW Research Partnership to assess the State of the Workforce in 2020. This research comes at a crucial time as Santa Cruz County (the County) looks to rebuild and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Clinic: Building your Sales & Processes for a Predictable Pipeline
Learn how to create an infrastructure (process, tools, messaging) that will allow your sales team to be more effective. Each of your product features will be quantified by its direct (or indirect) impact to the customer.
Cruz Foam is Hiring!
Looking to work for a company and make a difference for the good in our environment? Cruz Foam has two new open positions. Quality Control / Lab Technician & Production/Process Engineer.
Santa Cruz Works Announces Changes to Team
Recent UCSC graduate Adrian Dolatschko is leaving Santa Cruz Works to launch his career at Gazelle. Malina Long joins Team Santa Cruz Works.
How to Adapt to the Future of Work
Join Santa Cruz Works and the Hoylu team for a webinar to see how companies adjust to remote and hybrid work models, keep their distributed teams aligned and engaged, and create work streams and processes to keep solving problems, innovate, and grow in these challenging times.
Joby Aviation Announces Infrastructure Partnership
Joby Aviation announced it has partnered with REEF Technology to develop takeoff and landing sites for its aerial ridesharing service, launching in 2024.
Geothermal Lithium Extraction Prize
This is designed to find solutions that de-risk and increase market viability for direct lithium extraction (DLE) from geothermal brines.
New Bird Scooter with Robert Singleton
Robert Singleton gave us a sneak preview of the all new Bird Two scooter that many US cities are adopting. Micromobility is one the solutions for solving transportation congestion and global warming.
Recording: Modernizing Business with AI
This clinic co-hosted by Cloud Brigade explains AI and how it can increase sales, insights, customer satisfaction, and employee productivity.