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Paystand Acquires Teampay: Expanding Network to 1M Businesses
Paystand has made another major move by acquiring another software company.
Kresge Renewal Project Honored with Top Bay Area Architecture Award
Studio Gang, an architecture practice, received the Honor Award for the Kresge College renewal project at the San Francisco chapter of the American Institute of Architects's (AIA) 2024
Applications Now Open for Leadership Santa Cruz County 38th Class
Ready to enhance your leadership skills, connect with fellow leaders, and make a difference? Leadership Santa Cruz County offers a transformative experience.
West Coast Community Bancorp, Parent Company of Santa Cruz County Bank, Reports Earnings
West Coast Community Bancorp, the parent company of Santa Cruz County Bank (the "Bank"), announced unaudited earnings for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024.
The Heart of Innovation: Maggie Nixon's Path to Pioneering Medical Robotics
Beyond the finish line, learn how Maggie Nixon is shaping the future of medicine at the Santa Cruz Works Super Tech on May 1, 2024. Tickets going fast!
UC Santa Cruz Graduate Symposium 2024
The Graduate Division invites members of the Santa Cruz community to judge symposium presentations. The judging time commitment is 12:30-3:30 p.m. Judging is fun and easy and supports the UCSC graduate students who participate!.
Rapid Robotics: Revolutionizing Manufacturing through User-Friendly Robotics
The old way of manufacturing is coming to an end. Rapid Robotics aims to replace expensive hardware with standardized solutions and adaptable AI.
Final Call for Santa Cruz Launchpad Pitch Contest Applications
Are you a student with an awesome business idea? Your deadline to apply pitch and earn prizes is approaching fast!
Empty Bowls, Full Hearts: Fundraiser to Support Teen Kitchen Project's Kitchen Renovation
Teen Kitchen Project (TKP) is excited to announce its upcoming fundraising event, Empty Bowls Full Hearts, scheduled for May 3rd and 4th. These events aim to raise vital funds for TKP's new kitchen renovation project.
Unified2 Global Packing Group Partners with Cruz Foam
Unified2 Global Packaging Group, LLC (UGPG2) announced today that it has partnered with Cruz Foam, a circular materials company, to offer more sustainable protective packaging and custom cold chain solutions to its customers.
Santa Cruz County Business Council Annual Meeting
Please join us for business community updates, light bites, camaraderie and hear from Supervisor Koenig. If others from your company will be joining you, please add them to this list for overall headcount.
UC Santa Cruz Researchers Receive Grants for Early-stage Technology Innovations and Climate Action Solutions
Eight UC Santa Cruz research teams focusing on some of the most pressing issues of our time, such as cancer detection, data encryption, and climate change, have received grants.
Skyports Raises $110M in Series C Round
Skyports, the global leader in owning and operating vertiport infrastructure and flying electric drones announced that ACS Group has made a substantial equity investment in Skyports, to become the largest investor in the company.
Cabrillo College, Bay Area Cyber League and the Santa Cruz County Office of Ed Announce Free Summer CyberCamps!
Cabrillo College, Bay Area Cyber League and the Santa Cruz County Office of Education have announced two free week-long Summer CyberCamps!
The Ethical Maze of AI: Unveiling Challenges and Solutions at Super Tech
Join us at Super Tech on May 1st for a crucial dialogue on AI's ethical future. Discover how Ethical Resolve's solutions can make AI fair, accountable, and beneficial for all.
UCSC Scientists Discover First Nitrogen-fixing Organelle
In two recent papers, an international team of scientists describe the first known nitrogen-fixing organelle within a eukaryotic cell.
Assistant City Manager Laura Schmidt Returning to Technology and Consulting Roots
Assistant City Manager, Laura Schmidt has announced her resignation from the City of Santa Cruz effective August 2, 2024, to pursue a consulting career opportunity in the private sector.
Attracting High-Quality Workers with Higher Quality Jobs
By focusing on the quality of the manufacturing jobs themselves, manufacturers can better attract teams of qualified job candidates.
UCSC Community Changemaker Award 2023: Homeless Garden Project
The Homeless Garden Project was developed to help people build their own path out of homelessness. The project provides job training, transitional employment, and support services.
UCSC Innovator of the Year Award 2023: Susan Ruiz
UC Santa Cruz Chancellor’s Innovation Impact Awards: 2023 Innovator of the Year Award Susana Ruiz, associate professor of film and digital media, Huy Truong, and Karen Tei Yamashita.