Seaside launches OpenCounter to help new businesses
by Larry Parsons Monterey Herald [Editor’s note: OpenCounter was built through a partnership between the City of Santa Cruz, CA and Code for America. Its..
Monterey Tech Ecosystem
Startup Grind Monterey Bay To Host Derek Andersen, venue moved
(contributed) Editors note: 7/16/14: The event organizers just notified Santa Cruz Tech Beat of a venue change to Irvine Auditorium of Monterey Institute of..
Getting capital to local startups that need it most
By Sara Rubin Monterey County Weekly Central Coast Angels has fielded 10 business pitches and bought into three Santa Cruz-based businesses: predictive..
Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) website readies launch
By Phillip Molnar Monterey Herald [Editor’s notes: 1. Since the original Monterey Herald article went to press, rumor has it that the City and County of..
UCSC research helps extend internet backbone in Santa Cruz, Monterey counties
by Guy Lasnier UC Santa Cruz A detailed survey of unmet broadband needs by UC Santa Cruz information technology experts proved key to the approval last month..
Opportunity Fund receives support to expand micro loans in Santa Cruz & Monterey Counties
On January 8, 2014, Opportunity Fund, California’s largest non-profit microlender financing small businesses, announced new support to expand its services in..