Support for Santa Cruz Community Credit Union

On Thursday, August 12, 2021, the Santa Cruz County Business Council (SCCBC) Policy & Issues Committee convened to discuss the Santa Cruz Community Credit Union (SCCCU) sale of their downtown building to fund the expansion of the Member Access Plan and other financial services across. There was clear consensus from members in attendance that the…

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Feb 10th Vaccine Update Fed/State/Local

On February 10th, 2021 the Issues and Policy Committee of the Santa Cruz County Business Council met and heard a staff presentation on the current state of vaccine distribution at the federal, state, and local levels. You can access the full presentation here, but please know it is a policy overview, and not a guide…

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Affordable Housing on the River

The lack of housing, and affordable housing specifically, is something Santa Cruz residents know all too well. Not only is housing expensive, but the houses are old too. These issues can at least be marginally addressed with the help of the RiverFront Project – a density bonus housing development beginning on the northern corner of…

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Highlighting 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…

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Highlighting 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…

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Highlighting 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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Highlighting Our Sponsors: Bay Federal Credit Union

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. Bay Federal Credit Union is a full-service, not-for-profit financial cooperative. Bay Federal Credit Union provides personal…

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Highlighting Our Sponsors: Palo Alto Medical Foundation

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. The Palo Alto Medical Foundation (PAMF) is a pioneer in the multispecialty group practice of medicine…

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Highlighting Our Sponsors: Dignity Health Dominican Hospital

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. Dignity Health Dominican Hospital has been caring for the Santa Cruz County community for 75 years.…

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Santa Cruz Water Commission Weighs in on Potential Water Demand Offset Program

On Monday night, February 2nd, the City of Santa Cruz Water Commission heard a limited presentation about the potential for a Water Demand Offset (WDO) program within the department’s service area. The motivation for the “informational” discussion was partly a result of the current work being done by the Council appointed Water Supply Advisory Committee…

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