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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.

11/05/20 Culture, Business, Retail

Shop Santa Cruz This Holiday Season

Supporting Santa Cruz is more important than ever.

04/24/18 Retail

Pacific Trading Co. Looks Closer

We sat down with downtown business, Pacific Trading Co., to talk about their long history in Santa Cruz, their approach to the changing face of retail, and their Look Closer campaign focused on highlighting brands that have positive social and environment

03/30/17 Business, Retail

No Foolin', Sales Tax Increases to 9% on April 1, 2017

Because voters passed Measure D in 2016, the sales tax increases to a total of 9% on April 1, 2017

01/19/17 Retail, Resources

Starting a Retail Store? There's a Guide for That

Building on the Business Roadmap, Economic Development launches Retail Store Guide, the first in a series of business specific guides.

01/01/17 Business, Retail

Sales Tax Decreases in 2017

Because California Proposition 30 expired in 2016, sales and use tax goes down 0.25% statewide. City of Santa Cruz sales tax is now 8.5%.

11/02/16 Retail

Holiday Shopping Season is Upon Us!

To promote retail businesses this holiday season we have partnered with Design with Hive to create a printed Holiday Shopping Guide.

10/21/15 Retail

Welcoming Agency to the Downtown Retail Scene

Located at 1519 Pacific Avenue, next to Sockshop and Legs, Agency features contemporary, design focused objects from around the world.

10/07/15 Retail

In Depth: Dana Rader & Suna Lock

Stripe Design Group co-owners, Suna Lock & Dana Rader have infused creativity into their stores to provide a retail experience full of hidden treasures.

08/12/15 Retail

Home/Work

Home/Work a new downtown business featuring new and vintage goods for the Home and Office.

06/19/15 Culture, Retail

My First Friday: The Hunt for the Trout

Every First Friday of the month, Santa Cruzans’ get an extra special send off into the weekend with the First Friday Art Tour.