The following is the slideshow presentation that was given to the Government Affairs and Infrastructure & Transportation Committees of the Santa Cruz County Business Council on June 14th by Greg Pensinger and Chris Richardson of the Downtown Streets Team. The program is essentially a workforce development program aimed at addressing those experiencing homelessness within individual […]
Cabrillo College to Host Community Forum in Watsonville (1/18)
Cabrillo College President Laurel Jones is reaching out to the Watsonville community for input on the continuing mission of Cabrillo in its service to the south County. The Business Council would like to encourage our member companies and other south County residents to attend these workshops as the input provided will have a direct impact […]
Local Measures on the November 8th, 2016 Ballot
You can download a PDF version of this document by clicking here. The following is an overview of all 19 local measures that will be decided on the November ballot in some jurisdiction in Santa Cruz County. This is not light reading, but it is important reading. The Business Council will first be hearing recommendations […]
Monterey Bay Economic Partnership Votes to Unanimously Support Transportation Tax Measures on November Ballot
Marina, CA (August 10, 2016) The Board of Directors of the Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) has voted unanimously to support two transportation tax measures that will be on the November 2016 ballot. Improving our region’s transportation routes and services aligns with MBEP’s mission to creating a thriving region and a high quality of life […]
Soquel Creek Water District Presentation to SCCBC
The following is a slideshow presentation given by Ron Duncan and Bruce Daniels, General Manager and Board President respectively of the Soquel Creek Water District, to the Government Affairs Committee of the Santa Cruz County Business Council. Soquel Creek Water District Presentation to SCCBC from Robert Singleton Available at: http://www.slideshare.net/RobertSingleton/soquel-creek-water-district-presentation-to-sccbc
Welcome New Member K&D Landscaping
The Business Council would like to welcome our newest member K&D Landscaping. Based out of Watsonville, K&D Landscaping handles both commercial and residential landscaping all across the Monterey Bay region. Having been in business for over 30 years they have a proven track record of looking out for their employees and their community. Check out […]
Economist Forecasts Continued Growth for Santa Cruz County
SANTA CRUZ >> Around 100 local business leaders gathered at UC Santa Cruz on Thursday to discuss the pros and cons of working in Santa Cruz County and the region’s economic outlook. It was the Santa Cruz County Business Council’s annual economic forum and the main speaker, Robert Kleinhenz, executive director of economic research at […]
June 30th Economic Summit Materials
In effort to reduce our carbon footprint we have provided a copy of both Dr. Kleinhenz’s report and our report on the 2016 State of the Local Business Climate Survey online. Both reports are linked below and can be downloaded. Remember, only you can prevent some tree genocide. Business Climate Survey Final Report Dr. Kleinhenz’s […]