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COVID-19 | THE SBDC CAN HELP
A Message from the California Small Business Development Centers The Central CA Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Regional Network wants companies in Central CA to
City of Salinas Publishes Guidelines for Businesses Affected by COVID-19
Salinas, CA — Salinas businesses and their employees are greatly impacted by the disruption caused by the state’s Shelter in Place order. Information regarding federal,
Resource for businesses impacted by Shelter in Place Order
Salinas, CA — Salinas businesses and their employees are greatly impacted by the disruption caused by the state’s Shelter in Place order. Information regarding federal, state
COVID-19 Survival Strategies for Tech Startups
Feeling uncertain about how to move forward with your business during this time, or do you have questions regarding COVID-19? We are here to help
Chamber Special Message: update from Jimmy Panetta, applying for disaster aid
Dear Business Owner, As we on the Central Coast take decisive public health action to contain COVID-19, employers of all sizes and their employees, especially
APOSTROPHE Is Donating The Profits To Global Efforts In Fighting The COVID-19 Outbreak
Apostrophe, a telemedicine company who won the 2012 Startup Challenge Venture Division as Yoderm, is joining the effort to fight the COVID-19 outbreak by increasing
Cruz Foam Closes $1.2M Seed Round and Adds New Board Member
Contributed) March 11, 2020 — Santa Cruz, CA Biodegradable materials manufacturer making waves in the consumer packaging industry Cruz Foam, the biodegradable foam and plastic
Joby chosen to provide vehicle for NASA’s Urban Air Mobility Grand Challenge
By Brian Garrett-GlaserAviation Today March 12, 2020 — Santa Cruz, CA (Image source: NASA) NASA brings together companies involved in emerging air transportation systems to
SBA OFFERS DISASTER ASSISTANCE TO CALIFORNIA SMALL BUSINESSES ECONOMICALLY IMPACTED BY THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to California small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a
Great funding opportunity for clean energy startups!
Applications for #CalSEED2020 grants are now open! This funding opportunity is designed for early stage startups working on clean energy anywhere in California. You can
Startup Challenge “Otter Tank” Rewards Regional Startups with Cash Prizes
Santa Cruz Tech Beat What do these three companies all have in common? Musicians BASS transforms the way independent artists manage their careers and income. CruzFoam transforms
Tesla battery power plant approved in Moss Landing
MOSS LANDING, Calif. — [Story originally published on KSBW.com] New life is being pumped into the aging and little-used Moss Landing power plant, this time
Ecology Meets Tech at February’s Monterey Bay Tech Startup Meetup
Presenters at Monterey Bay Tech Startup Meetup spoke on their business’ ecological and technological innovations at Marina’s Springhill Suites, last Tuesday, February 11. Doug Erickson
Startup Challenge Monterey Bay application deadline draws near
Participants have the opportunity to pitch their idea to a panel of business experts to get valuable feedback, and compete for prizes and exposure to
Jacob Martinez Wins James Irvine Foundation Leadership Award
In mid-January, Jacob Martinez received some life-changing news that he had to keep secret—until now. The Founder and Executive Director of Digital NEST has been
Angels Spread Wings Over Monterey Bay Area
In a post on santacruzworks.org, Doug Erickson points out that the equation between Silicon Valley and the Monterey Bay region is showing strong signs of
Saudi Arabia’s Abdul Latif Jameel Joins Joby Aviation’s $590 million Series C Funding Round
The investment arm of Abdul Latif Jameel, a Saudi Arabian family-owned conglomerate, invested in Joby Aviation, a company in Santa Cruz that aims to shuttle passengers in
