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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…
Read MoreLocal 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…
Read MoreMonterey 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…
Read MoreSoquel 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
Read MoreWelcome 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…
Read MoreEconomist 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…
Read MoreJune 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…
Read MoreHighlighting Our Sponsors: Beacon Economics
This is a multi-part series highlighting our sponsors for the June 30th, Santa Cruz County Business Council Economic Forum. This page will be updated periodically to highlight the work our sponsors are doing at large and in our community. Beacon Economics is one of California’s leading economic research and consulting firms, specializing in economic…
Read MoreHighlighting Our Sponsors: Hutchinson and Bloodgood LLP
This is a multi-part series highlighting our sponsors for the June 30th, Santa Cruz County Business Council Economic Forum. This page will be updated periodically to highlight the work our sponsors are doing at large and in our community. Hutchinson and Bloodgood LLP is a full-service regional accounting firm, established in 1922, with four offices…
Read MoreHighlighting Our Sponsors: Plantronics
This is a multi-part series highlighting our sponsors for the June 30th, Santa Cruz County Business Council Economic Forum. This page will be updated periodically to highlight the work our sponsors are doing at large and in our community. Plantronics (NYSE: PLT) is a global leader in audio communications for businesses and consumers. We have…
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