Business Resources
Economic Recovery SLV
Guidelines for opening your business:
Social Distancing Protocol for Santa Cruz County
Free Chamber Membership through December 31, 2020
Sign up on our membership page
Small Business Funding Resources
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Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster assistance & low interest loans: 504, 7a, and Microloans, Debt Relief, SBA Express Bridge Loans
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Santa Cruz Community Credit Union business loan assistance
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Bay Federal Credit Union small business microloans
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Loanbuilder.com small business loans
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US Bank 0% Interest Small Business Credit Card
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California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank (IBank) Small Business Finance Center (SBFC) Loan guarantees and direct loans for small businesses experiencing access barriers
Santa Cruz County Health Orders
Community Resources
Weather
Road and Traffic
CHP Traffic 511
Caltrans 800-427-7623
County Road Closures 477-3999
Social Services
Mountain Community Resources 335-6600
Valley Churches United Missions 336-8258
Law Enforcement
County Sheriff 461-7400
California Highway Patrol 662-0511
Fire
Ben Lomond Fire District 336-5495
Bonny Doon Volunteer Fire Dept 426-1561
Boulder Creek Fire District 338-7222
Felton Fire District 335-4422
SC County CalFire 335-5353
Zayante Fire District 335-5100
Medical
Ambulance Services 423-7030
County Health Services Agency 454-4400
Animal
Native Animal Rescue 462-0726
SC County Animal Shelter 454-7200
Santa Cruz SPCA 465-5000
Important Links
PGE Electrical Outages 800-743-5000
USGS CA Earthquakes
Woodburning Tips
Storm and El Nino Preparedness Resources
County of Santa Cruz El Nino Guide
Startup Resources
Starting and Growing a Business
The San Lorenzo Valley Chamber of Commerce Office economic development team can help your business grow and thrive. Contact us for direct assistance.
COVID-19 Small Business Resources
Creating a Business Plan and Start-up Information
SCORE Mentors 831-621-3735
Santa Cruz Public Library Business Guides
Employment Development Department
Fictitious Business Name County of Santa Cruz (Business licenses are not required in the unincorporated areas of Santa Cruz County.)
Reseller's Permit California State Board of Equalization
Cannabis Cultivation Licensing Office for County of Santa Cruz
San Lorenzo Valley Business Directory
FREE business listing and advertising opportunities. Contact us a info@slvchamber.org
San Lorenzo Valley Chamber of Commerce
Membership with the San Lorenzo Valley Chamber of Commerce will connect your business with the 30,000 residents of our mountain community and attract some of the 3 million tourists and travelers who visit Santa Cruz County every year.