Learn about the latest AI tools for businesses.Santa Cruz, brace yourselves for a truly epoch-defining happening! Remember our good ol' monthly CEO Works? Well, it's been upgraded, turbo-charged, and absorbed by the mystical powers of A.I. No joke, it's like the Borg, but without the funky eye implants and their horrible taste in spaceship décor.This […]

Checkerspot, Earth.Island, Stakabl, Swell Cycle Surfboards, The Floow, X AcademyOUR APOLOGIES. THIS MONTH'S EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO VENUE LOGISTICS ISSUES. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------JUNE GLOOM? No way! Brace yourselves for a lineup of presenters that'll rock your world harder than a Led Zeppelin reunion tour!Presenting CompaniesFirst up, we have Checkerspot. These folks are empowering product designers […]

Free online clinic about the critical importance and transformative potential of the CEO/COO relationship.Join us for this immersive online clinic and delve into the critical importance and transformative potential of the CEO/COO relationship. Gain an understanding of both the potential triumphs and pitfalls of this collaboration as we explore the dynamics, strategies, and best practices […]

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Housing Summit: New white paper on RHNA released, addressing key challenges and proposing innovative solutions for affordable housing.Housing SummitThe Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) is organizing a Housing Summit where we will unveil a new white paper titled "Practical Housing Policy: Increasing Supply and Affordability for the 6th Regional Housing Needs Cycle." This white paper […]

Rocketing Early-Stage Financing for Startup Success with Paystand and Santa Cruz County Bank.Unlock the potential of your business at our monthly luncheon, where you'll discover comprehensive financial solutions offered by Santa Cruz County Bank and the advanced B2B payment platform, Paystand. Learn how Santa Cruz County Bank's FDIC-insured accounts, flexible payment options, and financing options […]

California's Retirement Mandate and Secure Act 2.0: What Small Businesses Need to KnowIf you own a business in California, it's important to understand the state's retirement mandate and how it affects your company. California's retirement mandate is a law that requires California businesses with five or more W2 employees, including part-time workers, to offer a […]

Join us each month at the Executive Director Breakfast Roundtable to recharge, reconnect, and invest in our growth as nonprofit leaders.

Showing up when customers are searching online is more important than ever. Ensure customers can find accurate, updated information about your local business on Google Search and Google Maps, no matter which device they use. In this workshop, you will learn how to create and manage a Google Business Profile from start to finish. In […]

Invest in yourself and your community: LEAD is growing the next generation of nonprofit leadership!Join us to learn more about the 2024 LEAD Institute! LEAD Institute is a year-long leadership development program of the Community Foundation for Monterey County. LEAD empowers you to discover your leadership values, find a network of professional support, and confidently […]