Chamber Business Consulting and Support
The Chamber is a unique source business knowledge to its members and those considering investing in a new business or real estate project in Santa Cruz County. Executive Consultations -- one-on-one meetings with senior Chamber staff -- provide the community information and insights, connections to key resources, and the support fundamental to successful business decisions. As has been true since 1889, the Chamber is an instrumental participant in sustaining and improving economic vitality and community prosperity throughout Santa Cruz County.
To schedule an appointment call 831 457-3713 or email .
To schedule an appointment call 831 457-3713 or email .
Online Learning Resources
The Chamber partners with Coggno, an training provider delivering online courses to businesses around the world. These affordable courses, created by industry experts on topics ranging from social media and software applications training to HR and business management skills are available when you need them. Coggno's learning management software, with its fully supported 24/7 access, is available on desktops as well as mobile devices, making online training easy and convenient.
Chamber Workshops
The Chamber provides workshops that focus on on local concerns, hot issues, and compelling business issues. Recent topics have ranged from project management to housing development. The current schedule of Chamber activities provides a list of coming events. Or, sign-up for the Chamber's Monday Events Email to receive an updated calendar each week.
SBDC
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The Santa Cruz Small Business Development Center at Cabrillo College offers a wide variety of services for present and potential small business owners. The U.S. Small Business Development Administration-funded provides confidential counseling services free of charge.
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SCORE
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SCORE Santa Cruz County is a collection of successful business professionals with a lifetime of real world experience to share. They specialize in helping small business owners connect with the resources they need to be successful.
Whether you’re a current or prospective business owner looking for guidance, a partner business looking to assist us in our mission, or a volunteer with experience to share, we’ll help you meet your match. And it’s FREE. Complimentary. Gratis. |
UCSC Extension
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UCSC Extension provides high-quality continuing education and professional development for working professionals in Silicon Valley. They have created a variety of flexible scheduling options to fit into your lifestyle and quickly bring you up to speed with a variety of training opportunities that will help you master the skills and training you need to succeed. Their instructors are industry experts and professionals who work in the companies that make Silicon Valley great. Their courses and programs reflect the latest innovations, market trends, best practices and current industry tools.
The University of California reviews and approves UCSC Extension courses and programs for academic content, merit and instructor qualifications. Many of their courses may be applied toward degree programs at other institutions, or may be eligible for professional certificates and licenses. |
Cabrillo Extension
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Cabrillo Extension provides the community with open enrollment classes and a variety of workshops for personal and professional growth and enjoyment, contract education for businesses and professionals, international student program as well as facilities rentals for off campus users. Extension classes are open to adults 18 and up, unless specifically noted in the class description
The Extension Office is located on the Cabrillo College Aptos Campus at 6500 Soquel Ave, Aptos, CA 95003. Their offices are behind the Sesnon house in room 2100A. To view an interactive campus map CLICK HERE. |
