Dynamic local business leaders tell how they defied the odds to achieve success

Event Santa Cruz and the Santa Cruz County Chamber have combined forces to bring a new monthly event series to Santa Cruz County. The in-person event will spotlight some of Santa Cruz County’s most dynamic entrepreneurs and business leaders.

Titled Santa Cruz Stories, the experience will feature a panel of presenters who will share tales of inspiration, perseverance and success.

The series premiere happens Wednesday, April 20 from 6-8 p.m. at beloved local landmark, The Dream Inn in Santa Cruz. This month’s panelists will share how innovation, flexibility and passion helped them defy the odds.

Presenters include:

Anita Pedford, Wildseeds Utility Cream
Diego Felix, Colectivo Felix
Emmanuel Guzman, Santa Cruz Skateboards
Jen Zeszut, Goodles
Nick Pavlina and Taylor West, Humble Sea Brewing Co.
Sindy Hernandez, Queen’s Shoes & More
Musical Guest: Mak Nova

Guests are invited to enjoy a festive atmosphere that features live music and the opportunity to connect with and learn from these local business phenoms. Tickets are $20 and can be bought online here. Food and drinks will also be available for purchase.

Event sponsors include The Dream Inn, Lookout Santa Cruz and Miller Maxfield Inc.

About the Santa Cruz County Chamber

Since 1889, the Santa Cruz County Chamber of Commerce has been committed to promoting the economic vitality and prosperity of Santa Cruz County. The Chamber continues to be the driving force in the County’s economic environment, ensuring that opportunities can be realized, risks can be mitigated, and businesses can thrive. As both a visionary for and steward of the economic environment, the Chamber provides the nexus for business, government, and education and fosters the collective awareness, understanding and voice for the local community. Learn more at santacruzchamber.org.

About Event Santa Cruz

Established in 2013, Event Santa Cruz is an organization dedicated to showcasing thriving local businesses and the people behind them. For more information about Event Santa Cruz and future events, visit EventSantaCruz.com or their Facebook page.