Archive for June 2014
County Economic Vitality Strategy Discussed at June 26th Chamber Luncheon
Submitted by Robert Singleton, Policy Analyst During the recent Economic Vitality Strategy study session/luncheon on June 26th over 60 north county community leaders gathered to discuss the 100+ recommendations from the County’s first economic plan (EVS) in 20 years. In attendance were business owners from key industries such as hospitality, real estate, health and finance,…
Read More“Desalination and Alternatives: Water for a Thirsty County” – SCCBC Analysis of the County Grand Jury’s Report
By Robert Singleton, Policy Analyst, SCCBC On June 17th the Santa Cruz County Civil Grand Jury released a report on the water supply crisis affecting both the Santa Cruz Water Department (SCWD) and Soquel Creek Water District (SqCWD). Entitled “Desalination and Alternatives: Water for a Thirsty County”, the report provides an overview of the problems…
Read MoreCounty of Santa Cruz draft Economic Vitality Strategy – Goals and Strategies
In an effort to distill the information presented in the County’s draft Economic Vitality Strategy, SCCBC has condensed the document into one that only lists the seven (7) goals and accompanying strategies. EVS Goals and Strategies ONLY
Read MoreComerica economist delivers good news on the economic front at June 10th luncheon
On June 10th, during a luncheon sponsored by Comerica Bank, the Farm Bureau, the Santa Cruz County Business Council and the Santa Cruz Area Chamber of Commerce, PhD Economist Robert Dye offered some uplifting news about the economic outlook for the future. Some 5 years after experiencing the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression…
Read MoreBusiness Briefing – June 2014
https://sccbusinesscouncil.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Business-Briefing-June-2014.pdf
Read MoreCity of Santa Cruz’s water advisory committee wraps up May meetings; recommends Stratus as technical advisors
On May 29th and 30th, the city of Santa Cruz’s Water Supply Advisory Committee (WSAC) convened for their second round of meetings. After initially wavering, WSAC elected to move forward with recommending that the City Council hire Stratus Consulting as technical advisors to the process. Additionally, the committee has requested that the Council create an…
Read MoreCounty accepting public comments on draft Economic Vitality Strategy; Mason to visit with SCCBC Board in June
At their May 20th meeting, the County Board of Supervisors approved the release of the County’s Economic Vitality Strategy (EVS) draft for public review/comment. The review period of 45 days will conclude on Friday, July 7th. Since the Board of Supervisors does not meeting during the month of July, it is likely that the next…
Read MoreSoquel Creek declares groundwater emergency; stops short of calling for moratorium
At their June 3rd meeting, the Soquel Creek Water District (SCWD) Board voted to move forward with declaring a Stage 3 water shortage emergency with a unanimous vote. Measures and actions under a Stage 3 will closely dovetail elements within the upcoming Water Use Reduction Program that is being developed and SCWD’s water waste ordinance.…
Read MoreCorrespondence to the Soquel Creek Water District Board of Directors regarding declaration of a groundwater emergency
https://sccbusinesscouncil.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/SCCBCSCWD-Letter-for-6.3.pdf
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