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Overview of PG&E’s new LNG Project in Felton
Last week Business Council staff and members were invited to tour one of the largest Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) projects ever to be developed. Located in Felton, the project is being developed by PG&E, a Business Council Board Member. Embedded below is the presentation from the facility tour. To learn more about the project you…
Read MoreComerica Bank Economic Outlook Event
Comerica Bank and the Santa Cruz County Business Council are partnering with the Community Foundation to present Chief Economist and Comerica Vice President Robert Dye, who will be providing an overview of current economic conditions. This is a luncheon event so save the date and RSVP using this link: http://www.comericabankecon2015.eventbrite.com/
Read MoreThe Debate Over Passenger Rails Continues
Over the course of the past month the discussion over potential passenger rail service in Santa Cruz has reached a head, with multiple individuals representing local stakeholder groups weighing in publicly over a series of Op-ed pieces. The debate centers around the recently released feasibility study, published by the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission…
Read MoreCounty and City Release Draft Housing Elements in Wake of Crisis
Housing has been a hot topic in Santa Cruz as of late, and with good reason. Both the City of Santa Cruz and the County have released their draft housing elements, which outline how these entities will be accommodating the expected population increase over the next 7 years. Housing elements are a significant part of…
Read MoreCASEY BEYER TO BE BUSINESS COUNCIL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The long time senior executive has worked in multiple Congressional offices as the Chief of Staff, has served as Chief Assistant to the California Secretary of State, and most recently as the Senior Advisor to the President and CEO of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group. July 16, 2015 — The Santa Cruz County Business Council…
Read MoreBusiness Council Partnering to Host California Business Assistance Forum
To RSVP, please contact Leslie Villegas at leslie.villegas@sen.ca.gov or (831) 425-0401
Read MoreRick Longinotti of Desal Alternatives Presents at Business Council Board Meeting
The following is the slideshow presentation presented by Rick Longinotti of Desal Alternatives during the May Board meeting of the Santa Cruz County Business Council. Mr. Longinotti serves as a member of the City of Santa Cruz Water Supply Advisory Committee (WSAC). Business Council Vice Chair and Board Member, Sid Slatter, also sits on the…
Read MoreLetter in Favor of Aptos Village – Update
The Santa Cruz County Business Council approved and submitted the following letter to the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors supporting the mixed-use Aptos Village Project on May 1st, 2015. The Board voted unanimously to continue moving forward with the project. To learn more about the project click here. To read the latest update about…
Read MoreAnnual Member Meeting Recap and Annual Report
Download the full Annual Report Here On Thursday March 5th the SCCBC met for its Annual Membership Meeting, and played host to County Administrative Officer Susan Mauriello as a guest speaker. The meeting started off with a cordial greeting and introduction from Executive Director Gary Merrill, followed by a few words from our Chair, Peggy…
Read MoreCounty Affordable Housing Recap and Update
Last Tuesday the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors voted yet again to continue the public consideration of changes to the County’s Affordable Housing program to a later date. The move was initiated by Supervisor Friend in response to a new alternative fee structure affecting smaller developments that was proposed, on the spot, by Supervisors…
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