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Congratulations to Watsonville Coast Produce
Congratulations to Business Council member Watsonville Coast Produce on winning $100,000 to makeover their warehouse! “Erica Manfre, Watsonville Coast Produce sales and marketing manager, said he’s glad the cat is out of the bag. Months ago, she applied for the contest, which was inspired by TV show surprise home makeovers. As part of contest rules,…
Read MoreDownload the 2015 Annual Report
The Santa Cruz County Business Council is proud to release our 2015 Annual Report, which you can download here or view below. The report details an overview of our legislative work for the year, as well as listing our guest speakers and special projects. SCCBC – 2015 Annual Report from Robert Singleton
Read MoreSANTA CRUZ COUNTY BUSINESS COUNCIL ENDORSES TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENT PLAN
The Santa Cruz County Business Council has voted to formally endorse the half cent transportation sales tax measure being considered by the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission. February 5th (Santa Cruz, CA) The Santa Cruz County Business Council (SCCBC) took a formal vote to endorse the expenditure plan that was adopted by the Santa…
Read MoreTransportation Sales Tax Measure Draft Expenditure Plan Dec. 2015
The following are the most recently adopted spending priorities by the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission, which is pursuing a half-cent sales tax measure in 2016. The sales tax measure is expected to generate close to $450 million over 30 years before it sunsets automatically. Currently Sana Cruz County is one of only 10…
Read MoreResources on Housing
The following are three sets of materials taken from separate education “tours” of housing within the City limits of Santa Cruz, compared to the City’s finalized Housing Element, which guides all development over the next seven years. The first item is a copy of the presentation that was given by representatives of UC Santa Cruz…
Read MoreWelcome New Member Lakeside Organic Gardens!
The Santa Cruz County Business Council is proud to welcome new member Lakeside Organic Gardens. Located in Watsonville, Lakeside Organics is a nationally recognized, 100% organic, family owned and operated company with long time roots in South Santa Cruz County. Having switched over to being completely organic in 1996, they have since grown their distribution…
Read MoreWelcome New Member Triad Electric!
The Business Council would like to welcome our newest member company Triad Electric. Triad Electric is a local company with over 30 years of experience operating in the area. Their mission: “To be recognized as the highest quality electrical and audio video contractor that services premier clients who appreciate the value of superior products and…
Read MoreRecap on the MBEP State of Region Conference
Last week over 250 elected representatives, government staff, and business leaders from all over the Monterey Bay gathered at the Chaminade Resort and Spa to hear a series of panel discussions and speakers covering a wide variety of issues affecting the region. Santa Cruz County Business Council Executive Director Casey Beyer led the panel discussion…
Read MoreLocal Congratulations!
Business Council Board Member Shadowbrook Restaurant was recently awarded Business of the Year by the Santa Cruz Area Chamber of Commerce. Represented on the Council by owner Ted Burke, the Shadowbrook restaurant is a cornerstone of the Capitola visitor experience, as well as a much frequented stop by locals. Congratulations Ted! May the Shadowbrook continue…
Read MoreSave the Date: MBEP State of the Region Conference
The Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP), a regional economic development organization that represents Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito Counties will be hosting a State of the Region conference on November 4th, 2015 at the Chaminade Resort and Spa. Business Council members are encouraged to attend to learn more about the present state of our…
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