City of Santa Cruz Economic Development

How does your business Size Up to the rest of the industry?👀 Join us TOMORROW 5/18 from 2-3pm and get the data you need to differentiate yourself from the competition. Register here: bit.ly/SizeUpSCDemo

🤔How does your business Size Up to the rest of the industry? Join us for a live demo of SizeUp, Thursday 5/18 from 2-3pm and get the data you need to differentiate yourself from the competition. Register here: bit.ly/SizeUpSCDemo

Do you own an existing restaurant or food business? We are seeking growing businesses with sound business concepts for short and long-term lease opportunities. loom.ly/idHJ6Yg

May is Affordable Housing Month! Join Housing Santa Cruz County and event partners from across the region as we kick off Affordable Housing Month at Cabrillo College's Samper Recital Hall on May 6th from 12:30pm - 3:30pm. For more information, visit cityofsantacruz.com/afforablehousi….

#ChooseSantaCruz's Business Roadmap is a step by step guide for every phase of your entrepreneurial journey - from refining your business concept, to the permitting process, all the way to expanding to new locations! loom.ly/jlWW-ws #smallbusinessweek #santacruz

Happy #smallbusinessweek - did you know choosesantacruz.com has a resource page to help you at every stage of the business process? This week we will be spotlighting all of our resources to help make your small business dreams a reality. 👔💼💡 loom.ly/w1ujBmQ

🚨Bienestar Plaza is now accepting applications through May 12th! This 56-unit property offers mixed-use, affordable housing for families and individuals, including those with supportive housing needs. For more information visit loom.ly/M8O7yl8

Have you registered for tomorrow's Annual Santa Cruz Small Business Summit? Connect with 200 of Santa Cruz County's most accomplished business professionals, innovative entrepreneurs, and industry trailblazers Register here: sccsmallbusinesssummit.com

Huge win for Santa Cruz Housing and Transportation! 🏠 🚍 The CA State Transportation Department announced today that they will award Santa Cruz Metro $38.5 million. This funding will help the agency add zero-emission buses and affordable housing units. loom.ly/6SF9Aqg

Tomorrow is Earth Day! Want to learn more about your carbon footprint and steps you can make to live greener? 🌎🌲🌻 Join your neighbors taking action to cut emissions, save money and prepare for climate change by signing up for Resilient Santa Cruz. loom.ly/7-xiRfQ

Congratulations to local favorite @ThePennyIce for their upcoming expansion! Look for two new The Penny Ice Creamery in Los Altos and Palo Alto opening later this spring. loom.ly/I_efClo

Get your tickets: loom.ly/8MjfbRQ

Documentary screening & performance exhibition world premiere presented by artist Andrew Purchin Saturday • April 15th at 7pm 📍The 418 Project Exhibit April 13th - May 7 / Opening Reception: April 16th from 2-4pm 📍 Radius Gallery at the Tannery Art center

What’s Home? Creative Listening Across Differences is an exploration of our housing crisis in Santa Cruz county viewed through the lens of film and art. See what happened when the artists converse and made art with their unhoused & housed participants. #housing #art

Are you looking to start a business in Santa Cruz County? Santa Cruz Small Business Development (SBDC) is hosting a virtual webinar, covering important topics like business licenses, permits, and more. Tuesday 4/4, 2:00pm-3:30pm. Register here: loom.ly/fWshg2k

Congrats to all of our local businesses nominated for a Nextie! Dress up and come out this Friday 3/31, for an evening in honor of those in Santa Cruz County who inspire the community. Get your tickets here: loom.ly/7TFzhm4

Welcome Mad Yolks! Join the Downtown Association for a ribbon cutting, Thurs 3/30, 9am, at 1411 Pacific Ave. A new concept brunch spot, Mad Yolks serves up delicious and unique breakfast sandwiches, along with refreshing drinks. Check them out: loom.ly/dPeBwzo

Join the Santa Cruz SBDC for their workshop: Target Audiences- Defining Who You Should Be Talking To 3/27 @ 2pm. This workshop is designed for people who need a clearer definition of who their target audiences are for their business. loom.ly/ZmX4k3A

The California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) offers support and resources to small businesses and non-profits alike and understands the importance of investing in mission-driven orgs. Learn more about funding, grants and incentives: loom.ly/OdPWT1Y

Welcome Redwood Records! Join the Downtown Association for a ribbon cutting, Thurs 3/23, 5:30pm, at 320 Cedar Street. Formerly Metavinyl, the intimate record boutique in the heart of Downtown Santa Cruz will finally reopen as Redwood Records. Read more: loom.ly/xQii-v0