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Chamber News
Rallying Around Redevelopment
The proposal to dissolve redevelopment agencies (RDA) in California would have terrible ramifications in Santa Cruz County if adopted.
Most of the economic development work in the County is done by RDAs, from key-site infrastructure improvements to recruitment. Competition to attract private-sector investment from retailers and manufacturing to real estate improvements is intense.
Our cities and the County have been proactive in their use of RDA resources. Recovery from the 1989 earthquake in both Santa Cruz and Watsonville would have been on a much smaller scale without RDA. The development of the Manabe-Ow industrial park in Watsonville would be improbable. The Tannery Arts project and the Monterey Bay Sanctuary Center would not be underway; and the investment in additional security and retail development in downtown Santa Cruz would be beyond the City's means.
The Chamber is advocating for protection of the Redevelopment system. We encourage you to contact your assembly member and senator to express your opposition to the dissolution of the critical local economic resources.
Annual Membership Luncheon
The membership luncheon next week will recognize businesses who have been members of the Chamber for more than 50 years. They include: 1920s: George H. Wilson Inc. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 1930s: Santa Cruz Sentinel Dell Williams Jewelry Shopper's Corner 1940s: Kennolyn Camps Bowman & Williams 1950s: ANB Insurance Services PG&E Bogner Sheet Metal Bargetto's Santa Cruz Winery 1960s: Santa Cruz Optometric Center
Battistini & Canfield Insurance
Hihn Realty Palace Art & Office Supply Santa Cruz Memorial Park Redtree Properties Bogard Construction, Inc. Comerica Bank
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Annual Luncheon
with John Davis on Lessons About Creating Community Vitality in Austin, TX
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John W. Davis, will talk about the development and redevelopment of Austin, Texas; how they have addressed many of the same questions faced by Santa Cruz; and what worked and what didn't. John is a Santa Cruz resident who consults with businesses and governments using market research methods to improve branding and performance.
Jan 26, 11:45 to 1:30 at the Cocoanut Grove
Members $35 / Non-members $50
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WiB Caffeineighted: 'Participating in an Innovative Economy'
with Susan Arcady Barich, Director, Marina Technology Cluster
Learn how you can benefit from an "innovation cluster" in the tri-county area. The SBA has allocated more than $1,000,000 to support Project 17, one of 10 such cluster projects nationwide.
Project 17 will focus on developing the network of small businesses necessary to support innovation in agriculture. These include not only the technology and ag businesses themselves but also the broad array of other businesses providing the goods and services necessary to sustain this emerging industry sector.
Marina Technology Cluster Director Susan Arcady Barich will present on the notion of innovation clusters and how you and your business might participate.
Feb 3, 2011, 8:00 to 9:15 at the Chamber
Chamber Members $15 / Non-members $25 |
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January Chamber Mixer, Jan 26
Sunshine Villas
 Join us for the January networking mixer Wednesday, January 26, 5-7 p.m. at Sunshine Villas Senior Care. Sunshine Villas chef always offers some of the best hors d'oeuvres of the year together with wine and soft drinks. Cost is $5 for members and $10 for non-members. No reservations required. Don't forget your business cards.
Wednesday, Jan 26, 5-7 p.m. $5 members, $10 non-members
80 Front Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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| Chamber 2011 Business Fair
Making Waves in the New Economy
| | Register today to exhibit at the Chamber's 22nd Annual Business Fair, Santa Cruz's premier opportunity to connect face-to-face with new customers.
This year's fair will feature many booths with creative, "hands-on" experiences, products, and exhibits. We'll focus on what's new, what's possible, what's exciting in Santa Cruz from the businesses and professionals that create our great business environment.
KSBW-TV Co-op Advertising is again available for exhibitors for an additional fee.
March 23, 4-7 p.m.
Cocoanut Grove
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at 2010 Fair
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