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CruzHacks Winner Fundraises to Cure Cancer
16-year-old Kierra Wang, a member of a CruzHacks winning team, has continued her trailblazing mindset as a nominee for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Student Visionaries of the Year campaign.
USDA Wildlife Services Partners with Parallel Flight Technologies
Parallel Flight Technologies has been selected by the USDA Wildlife Services program in conjunction with the U.S. Air Force to develop and demonstrate a drone-based aerial delivery platform to eradicate invasive rodents.
Clinic: 10 Digital Marketing Myths Debunked
Join this clinic to discover the truth about digital marketing with our class "10 Digital Marketing Myths Debunked". Uncover the top ten misconceptions that may be hindering your digital marketing efforts
CEO Works Luncheon: Getting Customers
Our next CEO Works luncheon is on March 30, 2023 at 11:30. Leading this discussion is author Michael Stebbins whose recent book “Digital Marketing Fundamentals” made Amazon’s #1 New Release list.
Hero MotoCorp and Zero Motorcycles Collaboration
Hero MotoCorp and Zero Motorcycles, the manufacturer of premium electric motorcycles and powertrains, have signed agreements to collaborate on premium Electric Motorcycles.
Joby Aviation Could Pass Over Marina in Deciding Where to Build New Factory
The city is one of several across the country now being considered by Joby to house a new, much larger factory that would enable it to scale up operations.
Join the Microplastics Global Survey
Collecting samples from your local beach can help build a global map of ocean microplastic pollution. Join now!
Using Buckets and Beads to Strategically Prioritize Business Needs at CEO Works
Learn about how you can use buckets and beads strategies to prioritize your business needs.
Jane Technologies, Inc. Featured on 2023 Inc. Regionals List of the Fastest-Growing Companies in the Pacific
Jane Technologies Inc. made Inc.’s 2023 Regionals List!
A New Pre-Apprenticeship Program In Santa Cruz County
This program is designed for individuals interested in pursuing a trade career and provides hands-on experience, mentorship, and support in finding apprenticeship opportunities.
Parallel Flight Advances International Expansion
Parallel Flight Technologies, a leader in autonomous heavy-lift drone technology, today announced the appointment of Cathy Press to lead its Canadian operations, based in Vancouver. This expansion marks Parallel Flight’s first presence in Canada.
Neatleaf: Transforming Farming with Robotics and AI
We sat down with Neatleaf to learn more about their technology which uses AI and robotics to help farmers.
Santa Cruz Native Michael Sikand Shares Story Behind Our Future Media's Acquisition by Morning Brew
In January 2023, Morning Brew announced the acquisition of Our Future Media, Inc. Late February, Santa Cruz Works caught up with Santa Cruzian Michael Sikand, co-founder of Our Future Media, Inc. to get the scoop.
Winners of the Foundation4Innovation Social Media and Marketing Challenge(SM2C) Announced
Foundation4Innovation Social Media and Marketing Challenge(SM2C) has announced the names of the winners for the Monterey and Santa Cruz Region.
Joby CEO on 2023 eVTOL Milestones
Joby Aviation CEO JoeBen Bevirt joins Ed Ludlow to discuss the company's milestones, progress for the industry overall, and becoming the first eVTOL company to complete the second stage of FAA certification.
Joby Aviation Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Financial Results
Joby today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2022.
RNA Rescue challenge invites players to solve puzzles and advance RNA therapeutics
Researchers at UC Santa Cruz have developed a new puzzle challenge for the online game Eterna, enlisting players to help design a novel RNA drug to treat hemophilia A.
City of Santa Cruz Celebrates 1st EV Refuse Truck in Santa Cruz County
To help meet climate action goals, the City of Santa Cruz has procured the first all-electric refuse truck in Santa Cruz County.
Local Author’s Digital Marketing Book Makes #1 New Release on Amazon
Local Santa Cruzian, Michael Stebbins, co-authored a book all about the topic of digital marketing that was listed as the #1 New Release in the Digital Marketing category on Amazon.
Parallel Flight Chosen by Hello Tomorrow as Deep Tech Pioneer
Parallel Flight Technologies has been selected as a Deep Tech Pioneer by Hello Tomorrow.