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03/11/25 Business

Financing Options for Small Businesses

Small business is the lifeblood of the City of Santa Cruz. Her, we highlight a list of options for business owners in the City to take the guess work out of funding your business.

02/24/25 Business, Creative, Arts

Inside Santa Cruz Guitar Company

Tucked away in an inconspicuous building in Harvey West is a workshop that crafts some of the world’s finest acoustic guitars. Read more about Santa Cruz Guitar Company here.

12/17/24 Business, Housing, Arts, Infrastructure

By the Numbers: 2024 Economic Development and Housing Milestones

In this By the Numbers, we highlight milestone wins for this year which merely scratch the surface of the work that our team is doing on a day-to-day basis.

11/25/24 Business

Your Guide to Small Business Saturday 2024

Small business is the heart of the City of Santa Cruz. Show your support by shopping small this Saturday!

02/15/24 Business

Business Spotlight: Terra & Self

Terra & Self first came to life in 2020 when founder Kenne Johnson began selling her self-formulated skincare products primarily online. Now a brick and mortar location, learn more about her journey here.

02/12/24 Business, Retail, Housing, Infrastructure

Economic Development Strategy Update

The City of Santa Cruz Economic Development Strategy was adopted in 2021. Since then, much progress has been made as detailed here.

01/18/24 Business, Retail, Arts

12 New Businesses to Visit in 2024

2023 was a big year of business growth for Santa Cruz...here are 12 businesses to visit in 2024.

12/28/23 Business, Housing, Arts, Infrastructure

A Big Year for Our Downtown

Here's a quick recap on all that we've been able to accomplish in 2023.

09/18/23 Business, Tourism, Artisanal

Business Spotlight: Chocolate

If you've even stepped onto the patio of Chocolate and felt like you were in another world, you're not alone. Learn more about the origins of Chocolate the restaurant.

08/29/23 Sports, Lifestyle, Business

Business Feature: Ride the Redwoods

Learn more about mountain bike touring company Ride the Redwoods

06/06/23 Business

2023 Santa Cruz Launchpad Awards $50,000 in Cash Prizes and Hosts Over 25 Companies Looking to Fill 100s of Jobs

Santa Cruz Launchpad 2023 Host Pitch Contest and Job Fair for Tomorrow's Local Leaders

05/02/23 Business , Housing , Arts , Infrastructure

Four Pillars of Economic Development in the City of Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Economic Development four pillar strategy to support the City of Santa Cruz.

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