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County up for recognition of broadband initiative
The County of Santa Cruz is up for recognition of their efforts in expanding broadband infrastructure through the Silicon Valley Leadership Group’s (SVLG) “Red Tape to Red Carpet” annual awards. According to SVLG’s website, “the program is a contest to review and select government agencies for doing a better job of serving their citizens and…
Read MoreOfficial Statement Regarding the La Bahia Project
https://sccbusinesscouncil.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/La-Bahia-Support-Letter-9.9.14-2.pdf
Read MoreSCCBC’s Official Sustainable Santa Cruz County Plan Comments
https://sccbusinesscouncil.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Sustainable-Comments-from-SCCBC.pdf
Read MoreSCCBC’s Official Draft Economic Vitality Strategy Comments
https://sccbusinesscouncil.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/SCCBC-EVS-Comments-Final.pdf
Read MoreCounty Affordable Housing Policy Discussion – Update
On Tuesday, August 19th, the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors publicly considered amending the County’s affordable housing guidelines in conjunction with a nexus analysis and recommendations performed by Keyser Marston Associates. While the impetus for a re-examining of the affordable housing policy is related to two recent court rulings, the County is also exploring…
Read MoreSan Lorenzo Valley business leaders meet with SCCBC to discuss County economic development efforts
On Monday, August 11th, members of the Santa Cruz County Business Council sat down with the San Lorenzo Valley Chamber of Commerce to discuss the County’s draft Economic Vitality Strategy (EVS). Additionally, representatives from the County Planning Department and Supervisor Bruce McPherson’s office were in attendance. The discussion was both helpful and constructive in understanding…
Read MoreLa Bahia Hotel Project Inches Closer to Approval – City of Santa Cruz
https://sccbusinesscouncil.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/La-Bahia-Analysis-8.20.pdf
Read MoreRecap from July 30th in-district meeting with State Senator Bill Monning
On Wednesday, July 30th, a contingent of members from both the Santa Cruz County Business Council (SCCBC) and the Santa Cruz County Association of REALTORS (SCCAR) met with State Senator Bill Monning at his Santa Cruz office. The purpose of the meeting was to share both organizations’ thoughts on AB 2416, dubbed the CA Wage…
Read MoreComments from July 2nd Watsonville Economic Vitality Study Session Submitted to County Officials
https://sccbusinesscouncil.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/7.2-EVS-Study-Session-Notes.pdf
Read MoreSCCBC to co-host Economic Vitality Strategy study session in Felton on August 11th
Contact: Joe Foster, Executive Director, SCCBC Please join us Monday, August 11th as the Santa Cruz County Business Council, San Lorenzo Valley Chamber of Commerce, Felton Business Association, Boulder Creek Business Association and the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce co-host a morning “study session” to discuss the County of Santa Cruz’s draft Economic Vitality Strategy (EVS)…
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