Tag: business
Strictly Business | Spanky’s Café: Embracing Community in the Valley
On one of my regular hikes with friends, I mentioned I was looking for another business to feature in this column. They suggested Spanky’s....
Strictly Business | Don’t Let Strangers Decide Your Legacy
After the stroke, and now in long-term care, the State has become the legal conservator of her estate. Her checking accounts were depleted, and...
Brookdale celebrates grand opening of new businesses this Sunday
Local restaurateur and entrepreneur Mario Ibarra has announced the grand opening of two businesses in Brookdale—Brookdale Cafe & Grill and The Lounge at Brookdale...
Nominations open for Best Of Scotts Valley 2025
Here’s a ballot everyone can agree about—Best Of Scotts Valley 2025.
This year we are moving to two phases of voting. Starting July 16, we’ll...
Ember Flash named semifinalist in XPRIZE Wildfire competition
Ember Flash Aerospace, a Santa Cruz County company with deep ties in the San Lorenzo Valley, has been named a semifinalist in the XPRIZE...
Strictly Business | Human Magic Networking: Why Real Connection Still Wins
I wasn't going to be left behind. When social media platforms became popular and essential in the early 2000s, I hesitated. I had attended...
Strictly Business | Firespark: A Path to Regenerative Health
In the movie “Avatar,” a powerful phrase echoes—“I see you.” It’s more than a greeting; it’s a recognition of the soul. And as the...
Chamber gala honors Scotts Valley’s 2024 leaders
The Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce last week took its supporters and benefactors on a Passport Around the World ride at its annual Community...
Strictly Business | Cook Your Way Around the World
By exploring global flavors, Barbara J’s Organics Spice Shop brings the art of cooking to life—one delicious blend at a time.
Barbara Johansen, owner and...
New leaders bring fresh energy to Boulder Creek Business Association
The season of spring is a time of renewal. From blooming bulbs to animals awaking from hibernation, the onset of warmer weather and longer...
News Briefs | Published Sept. 12, 2025
Fun run, emergency preparedness fair set for Saturday
On Saturday, Sept. 13, the City of Santa Cruz will be hosting Race the Wave, a 3K...
