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What's going on in the Santa Cruz Mountains communities of Boulder Creek, Brookdale,

Ben Lomond, Bonny Doon, Felton, Mt Hermon, Lompico, Zayante, San Lorenzo Valley

Give the Gift of Local this Holiday Season!

Give the Gift of Local this Holiday Season! ✨🎁Local businesses, it's time to shine! 🌟 Do you offer gift cards or gift certifications...

Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MEHKO)

Santa Cruz County has embraced the Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MEHKO) licensing program and will begin taking applications...

BayFed Commercial Real Estate Loans Available

Bay Federal Credit Union is now offering Commercial Real Estate Loans to businesses and property owners based in Santa Cruz County....

Apply Now for Leadership Santa Cruz County 2024/2025 Cohort

Applications are OPEN for Leadership Santa Cruz County's 2024/2025 Class 38 cohort! ✨ Are you ready to lead and transform your...

What Is a Chamber of Commerce? And Why Should You Join One?

By Bryan Chambers Whether you lead a business, nonprofit, or public agency, collaboration with your local chamber builds your...

Best Reasons to Participate in Chamber Networking Events

By Mary Andersen Want to grow your business, meet prospective clients and strategic partners, or amplify the benefits of your products or...

Tourism Update: Hotel Lodging Performance

Visit Santa Cruz County has provided a report on hotel occupancy and tourism data. From the study: Hotels in Santa Cruz County saw a...

Winter Storm Resources

With the increase in atmospheric rivers and higher rainfall rates in the Santa Cruz Mountains, we've put together a list of disaster...

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! May 2024 be full of love, light, and laughter for you and all your loved ones. We have plenty in store for the upcoming...

Join the San Lorenzo Valley Chamber of Commerce today!

Benefits of Joining Your Local Chamber: Business referrals & increased visibility Business listing on our website Link to your website...

Job Fair at the Cocoanut Grove Santa Cruz Oct 12 4-6pm

Santa Cruz County’s largest job fair offers opportunities to meet with companies currently hiring for a broad range of positions....

How to Find and Keep Fire Insurance. Real Estate column by Gina Carling and Robert Carling

By Gina Carling and Robert Carling The CZU Lightning Complex fires became the largest wildfires in Santa Cruz County history. The fires...

2023 Storm Information and Resources

The atmospheric river storm scheduled to arrive Thursday is forecasted to bring 6 to 8 inches of rain in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Severe...

New Free Pre-Apprenticeship Building Trades Program

Workforce Development Santa Cruz County shares this exciting new pre-apprenticeship program from Watsonville/Aptos/Santa Cruz (WASC)...

Are you a restaurant owner? Register to learn how to get federal aid!

A Message from Rep. Anna Eshoo: Are you a restaurant owner? Register to learn how to get federal aid! On Thursday, April 15th I’m hosting...

Santa Cruz County Now in the Orange Tier

Santa Cruz County moves into the Orange Tier (Tier 3). Some indoor business operations can open with modifications: Restaurants max 50%...

SBA Increases Lending Limit for COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans

The U.S. Small Business Administration is increasing the maximum amount small businesses and non-profit organizations can borrow through...

Small Business Growth & Recovery Fund Grant

New grant for businesses impacted by the pandemic. Read more about the Small Business Growth & Recovery Fund at...

COVID: County now in Purple Tier 1 Designation

Santa Cruz County is now in the state's purple tier 1 designation for COVID-19 business status. Tier 1 allows some indoor activities with...

Round 2 of the California Relief Grant Program

Round 2 of the California Relief Grant Program will award #smallbusiness grants between $5,000 and $25,000 based on annual revenue....

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