News Highlights
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March Marketing Madness
“The Ides of March” spelled doom for Julius Caesar. Wearing green might bring you luck. Santa Cruz Works brings a treasure chest of events.
Reed Hastings, Patty Quillin to Donate $10M to Tougaloo College and Brown University
The married Netflix CEO and producer say the gift is an investment in "America's future" and continues their support of HBCUs, which began with a combined $120 million donation to the United Negro College Fund, Morehouse College and Spelman College in 2020.
Next Unicorn at UCSC
Wanna Build the Next Unicorn at UCSC. Come through this Thursday to Crown Classroom 202 for hearing these amazing speakers, Nathan Westrup and Veronica Heiskill Ph.D.
Loan Funds Available for Santa Cruz County Businesses
Two types of loan funds are available for Santa Cruz County businesses.
Climatize Selected as Top 10 Finalist for Young Global Changers Recoupling Awards
Santa Cruz Accelerates member, Alba Forns, co-founder of Climatize, has been selected as a top 10 finalist for the Young Global Changers Recoupling Awards 2022.
Joby Unmanned eVTOL Crashes During High Speed Test
We learned last week that one of Joby’s two (2) prototypes eVTOL aircrafts crashed during high speed testing. Should we be concerned? Not really. The craft was unmanned.
Webinar: Making Your Product Famous
Learn how to create a "Steve Jobs" marketing moment for your next big company announcement. Force4 will deliver the magic in this lunchtime webinar.
The IRS May Owe You Cash
Santa Cruz Works partner Boostr wants you to know that California Tech Companies are eligible for an extra 10% in tax credits.
Santa Cruz Works Adds Advisory Council
Santa Cruz Works has added an all-star team of advisors. These bright community stars will guide Santa Cruz Works through the years ahead.
Webinar: Is Your Brand Stuck in 2021?
March Marketing Madness is upon us! Each week we sponsor a different company to present on marketing strategies and tools.
Spotlight: James Hackett Titan of Tech 2022
James Hackett and Chris Frost were named Titans of Tech 2022 for their work on providing broadband to those in need during COVID. This is a spotlight on James Hackett.
6 Truths About Hiring in a Post-Pandemic World
Are you having trouble attracting the talent your business needs to succeed? Join us for this informative lunchtime webinar.
The Future of IA Innovation, AI, and Human Ingenuity
Instead of starting with a way to think better, BlueCallom started with the question of how they could remove the barriers that exist.
Santa Cruz County Bank Announces 2-for-1 Stock Split
Santa Cruz County Bank announced its Board of Directors declared a 2-for-1 stock split payable on March 14, 2022 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 3, 2022.
The Carrot of Carnot
Only 62 days left to invest in Carnot Compression’s StartEngine Campaign.
Climatize Sees Major Growth After Pivoting to the US
Climatize made a major shift in May 2021 to move from the EU to the US. How are they doing now?
ANA Holdings and Joby Partner to Bring Air Taxi Service to Japan
ANA HOLDINGS, INC. and Joby Aviation, Inc. today announced they are forming a partnership that will see Japan’s largest airline join with Joby to bring aerial ridesharing services to Japan.
Salesforce Opens Trailblazer Ranch in Scotts Valley
Salesforce opens ranch in the Scotts Valley / Santa Cruz redwoods for employees to connect in person.
Joby Aviation Job Fair
The Monterey County Workforce Development Board will help host a virtual job fair on Feb. 24 with Joby Aviation.
Joby Begins First Conformity Testing, Enters Next Phase of Certification Process
Joby has begun conformity testing with the Federal Aviation Administration, a key milestone on the company’s path to achieving type certification for its all-electric aircraft.