Get ready to witness the exciting pitches and innovative ideas from the 6th cohort of Santa Cruz Accelerates at our Demo Day!Welcome to the Santa Cruz Accelerates 6th Cohort Demo Day! Join us for an exciting showcase of innovative startups at the Pasatiempo room at Back Nine Grill & Bar. Get ready to witness the […]

Join Monterey Bay Economic Partnership’s State of the Region to explore key issues, trends, and innovations shaping our local economy.We are delighted to announce that our 2024 Annual State of the Region event will take place in person on Friday, November 8, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the CSUMB University Center. Join […]

Taste and connect! Food entrepreneurs and investors convene to share and exchange stories and learnings. Inspirations for delicious gifts.Time to come together as a community! Join your fellow food & farming entrepreneurs, investors, and changemakers!What a challenging year! Don't we need and deserve to come together to connect, have a cheer, while sharing stories and […]

Join us for the MBEP Holiday Mixer, a festive in-person event on December 12, 2024, at 12:00 PM – let's celebrate the season together!Join us for the MBEP Holiday Mixer! Celebrate the season with fellow members of the Monterey Bay Economic Partnership at a lively in-person event, perfect for mingling and expanding your network. We'll […]

¡Lance su negocio de comida desde casa con MEHKO! | Launch your home-based food business with MEHKO!SCROLL DOWN FOR ENGLISHSesión Informativa sobre MEHKO (Operaciones de Cocina Doméstica como Microempresa):¡Acompáñenos y aprenda cómo puede lanzar o formalizar su negocio de comida desde casa a través del programa MEHKO!En esta sesión hablaremos sobre:Qué es MEHKO y sus […]

Annual event celebrating the inspirational and impactful people of Santa Cruz, San Benito, and Monterey counties.Each year, Santa Cruz Works celebrates individuals who have driven the growth of our entrepreneurial community. Nominees must reside in or have businesses based in Santa Cruz, Monterey, or San Benito County and demonstrate significant economic, cultural, or social impact […]

Find clarity for yourself and your team through real examples, interactive exercises, and practical tools.CEO Works is a peer-to-peer private group wherein advice always comes from like-minded people solving real problems and with experience in similar situations. This group provides you the space to get solid advice from your community peers, make connections, and learn […]

Find clarity for yourself and your team through real examples, interactive exercises, and practical tools.CEO Works is a peer-to-peer private group wherein advice always comes from like-minded people solving real problems and with experience in similar situations. Come make new connections and learn from the best. CEO Works events typically start and end with approximately […]

Get ready for an electrifying night of innovation at Santa Cruz Works New Tech! On March 5th, four game-changing companies take the stage.Learn about the latest startups and innovations in Santa Cruz County and come connect with members of the community.As usual, we'll begin at 6pm with networking, food (appteizers), live music, and beverages for […]

Join us for this opportunity for learning and networking focused on Women in Venture CapitalJoin Executive Champions May Roen and Hilary Bryant in celebrating the launch of the Women in Venture Capital initiative at the College of Business, Cal State University Monterey Bay.