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Strictly Business | The Ultimate Trio: Fashion, Fun & Feel-Good Finds

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Nestled in the heart of downtown Felton, SCM Clothing Glass & A$$ is redefining the shopping experience. It is located conveniently across from RiteAid on Highway 9. This unique store combines an extraordinary mix of themed T-shirts, custom hats, adult pleasure toys and premium...

Strictly Business | Not Your Average Salon

Stepping into Montgomery’s Barbershop is like stepping into a time capsule. The scent of shaving cream lingers in the air, the hum of clippers creates a rhythmic background, and antique barber chairs with silver-plated footrests sit proudly, like thrones of tradition. And, at the center...

Scotts Valley winery marks one year of making ‘Lemoncello’

Enrico Zampieri, 41, grew up in Padua, Italy, and studied political science in Bologna. As an impressive swell pounds the shores of the Monterey Bay, he’s here in the Santa Cruz Mountain foothills, near the laboratory for Bent Dime Winery in Scotts Valley, which...

Google and Santa Cruz SBDC host digital skills workshop for local small businesses

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Google and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) of Santa Cruz hosted an in-person training to help small businesses in Santa Cruz County and the surrounding region learn new skills to grow their businesses online. Congressman Jimmy Panetta attended the July 19 event and spoke...

Jayne & Co. salon plans expansion at new Felton location

It’s a Wednesday afternoon and Sydney Jayne, 42, is in an empty room with walls as white as a blank painter’s canvas. Milky rays spin in through the skylight she installed with her boyfriend Tachu Soto, for the new incarnation of her Jayne &...

Santa Cruz County Bank hires senior business banking officer

Santa Cruz County Bank announced that John Telesco has joined as senior business banking officer to serve clients in the Silicon Valley, Greater Bay Area and Santa Cruz County. Telesco, who currently resides in Capitola, will maintain his office at the Bank’s Scotts Valley branch,...

Strictly Business | Leadership Santa Cruz: Shaping Our Future

Psychology Today says, “community provides belonging, support and identity.” Indeed, Santa Cruz County understands the power of community. We have united in the face of earthquakes, fires and Covid-19, to mention a few significant challenges. Through these tribulations, we have come together with collective...

Strictly Business | The Diversity and Depth of Women’s Voices

The Women’s Evolution Retreat was an enriching experience, one that not only inspired me, but also broadened my perspective on women’s inner power and transformative potential. This year’s lineup was a vibrant mix of leaders in personal growth, wellness, creativity and professional development—each leaving an...

Community raises funds for Albert the Peacock memorial

The San Jose Sharks have Sharkie, the 49ers have Sourdough Sam, the Giants have Lou Seal, and until recently, Boulder Creek’s unofficial mascot was Albert the Peacock. For decades, Albert lived his life as a persnickety bachelor-life peafowl in the streets and treetops of the...

Strictly Business | Leadership & Heart: Women’s Inner Strength Movement

Jennifer Young is a force of nature. She has an infectious wit and undeniable intelligence. Her love of working with details and structure and her visionary organizational skills are why she succeeds at customizing retreats for small business owners. Several years ago, I met Jennifer...

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Local tourism reaches more than $1.4B in Santa Cruz County region

As National Travel and Tourism Week reaches its midpoint in the United States, Visit Santa Cruz County (VSCC) announced that the local tourism industry...