An annual report from crowdfunding and fundraising platform GoFundMe spotlights big generosity from our small county, Jessica M. Pasko reports in her weekly look at local business. She’s also got news on real estate trends, dates, names and numbers to know and more.
Santa Cruz County business roundup
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This week in Santa Cruz County business: Surf Skull’s new take on a surf helmet; considering The Catalyst; latest tourism stats
Jessica M. Pasko dives into the story behind the surf helmet a Santa Cruz company pitched on a recent episode of “Shark Tank,” explores The Catalyst’s iconic status and highlights numbers, names and events to know on the local business scene.
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This week in Santa Cruz County business: Demolition, relocation eyed for Catalyst; Westside revitalization story; new wine district moves forward
A Silicon Valley developer has proposed demolishing the historic downtown Santa Cruz home of The Catalyst nightclub and erecting a new seven-story, mixed-use building, Jessica M. Pasko reports in her weekly survey of local business. She’s also got news from the Westside, on the local wine industry and more.
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This week in Santa Cruz County business: Roller Palladium marks 75 years; Joby accuses rival of stealing trade secrets
The timeless charm of the Santa Cruz Roller Palladium remains a strong pull as it hits a milestone, Jessica M. Pasko reports in her weekly look at local business. She’s also got news on Joby Aviation, a labor deal in Watsonville and names, numbers and dates to know.
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This week in Santa Cruz County business: Midtown business improvement district on pause; Santa Cruz city workers OK deal
A business improvement district for Santa Cruz’s Midtown area is on hold to allow for more discussion, Jessica M. Pasko reports in her weekly look at local business. She’s also got an update on a new contract for some unionized city workers, a deal for the Santa Cruz startup that appeared on “Shark Tank” and plenty more.
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This week in Santa Cruz County business: Local fintech company’s latest acquisition; startup pitches surf helmet on ‘Shark Tank’
In her weekly look at local business, Jessica M. Pasko reports on Paystand expanding payments to include some types of cryptocurrencies, previews a local startup’s appearance on “Shark Tank” and notes the debut of the Lookout List.
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This week in Santa Cruz County business: Capitola Mall redevelopment inches forward; Driscoll’s pledges $5M for new campus farm store in SLO
The Capitola Mall’s future as a housing development is on the agenda for the city’s planning commission this week, Driscoll’s invests at Cal Poly and a commercial crabbing delay are all in focus in Jessica M. Pasko’s weekly survey of Santa Cruz County business.
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This week in Santa Cruz County business: Zero Motorcycles to move headquarters abroad; Windmill Cafe’s owner prepares to pass the torch
In her weekly look at local business, Jessica M. Pasko reports on Scotts Valley pioneer Zero Motorcycles moving its HQ to the Netherlands and why the owner of Live Oak landmark Windmill Cafe is moving on, plus numbers, names and events to know.
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This week in Santa Cruz County business: Report finds surfing contributes $194M to local economy but faces uncertain future; wineries still feeling CZU effects
A study spearheaded by Save the Waves Coalition and Black Surf Santa Cruz details surfing’s big local economic impact and outlines major threats from climate change, Jessica M. Pasko reports in her weekly look at Santa Cruz County business.
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This week in Santa Cruz County business: New Midtown, wine districts; Joby joins FAA air taxi program; Capitola Mall redevelopment
Businesses in Midtown Santa Cruz and in local wine-producing areas are closer to creating districts aimed at improving public services and reviving commercial areas, Jessica M. Pasko reports in her weekly column.