Ag industry leaders sharing insight on innovation and skills needed for careers in agribusiness. Followed by a career & internship fair.Annual education forum hosted by the Grower-Shipper Foundation, the College of Science, and the College of Business at CSUMB. All are welcome to attend.Smarter Agriculture: Feeding More - Impacting Less11:30 - Doors open (Lunch provided)12:00 […]

El Pájaro CDC Celebrates 45th Anniversary with Tacos & Tapas Fundraising Party in Watsonville, CA!Celebrate El Pájaro CDC's 45th Anniversary with us at our Kitchen Incubator!Join us for a remarkable evening of Tacos & Tapas, proudly presented by Wells Fargo. Experience the vibrant spirit of our local entrepreneurial community with every bite, sip, and sound. […]

Get an exclusive behind the scenes look at the Swellcycle headquarters, meet the crew, and learn about their sustainable 3d printing tech.Join us on October 18th from 8:00am-9:30am for a morning of innovation and sustainability inspiration at our Company Spotlight Breakfast with Santa Cruz startup Swellcycle. Learn how Swellcycle is revolutionizing the surfing industry with […]

Join us for presentation by Bill Underwood on how to avoid friction as you scale an organization up in size.CEO Works is a peer-to-peer private group wherein advice always comes from like-minded people solving real problems and with experience in similar situations. This group provides you the space to get solid advice from your community […]

Get ready to witness the exciting pitches and innovative ideas from the 6th cohort of Santa Cruz Accelerates at our Demo Day!Welcome to the Santa Cruz Accelerates 6th Cohort Demo Day! Join us for an exciting showcase of innovative startups at the Pasatiempo room at Back Nine Grill & Bar. Get ready to witness the […]

Join Monterey Bay Economic Partnership’s State of the Region to explore key issues, trends, and innovations shaping our local economy.We are delighted to announce that our 2024 Annual State of the Region event will take place in person on Friday, November 8, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the CSUMB University Center. Join […]

Taste and connect! Food entrepreneurs and investors convene to share and exchange stories and learnings. Inspirations for delicious gifts.Time to come together as a community! Join your fellow food & farming entrepreneurs, investors, and changemakers!What a challenging year! Don't we need and deserve to come together to connect, have a cheer, while sharing stories and […]

Join us for the MBEP Holiday Mixer, a festive in-person event on December 12, 2024, at 12:00 PM – let's celebrate the season together!Join us for the MBEP Holiday Mixer! Celebrate the season with fellow members of the Monterey Bay Economic Partnership at a lively in-person event, perfect for mingling and expanding your network. We'll […]

¡Lance su negocio de comida desde casa con MEHKO! | Launch your home-based food business with MEHKO!SCROLL DOWN FOR ENGLISHSesión Informativa sobre MEHKO (Operaciones de Cocina Doméstica como Microempresa):¡Acompáñenos y aprenda cómo puede lanzar o formalizar su negocio de comida desde casa a través del programa MEHKO!En esta sesión hablaremos sobre:Qué es MEHKO y sus […]

Annual event celebrating the inspirational and impactful people of Santa Cruz, San Benito, and Monterey counties.Each year, Santa Cruz Works celebrates individuals who have driven the growth of our entrepreneurial community. Nominees must reside in or have businesses based in Santa Cruz, Monterey, or San Benito County and demonstrate significant economic, cultural, or social impact […]