Local Organizations Form Partnership to Support Community

SANTA CRUZ, CA - - June 27, 2019 - - Santa Cruz County Chamber of Commerce (“SCCC”) and Santa Cruz Works (“SCW”) announced today the formation of a strategic partnership. The objectives include connecting local businesses with skilled job seekers, promotion of local products and services, and a unified voice on key local city issues.  

“As our regional economy is quickly changing from agriculture and tourism through technological advancement, the Chamber turns to organizations like Santa Cruz Works to form strategic alliances that benefit all industry sectors in Santa Cruz” said Casey Beyer, CEO of SCCC.  

“Many of our members are committed to our city’s economic vitality,” explains Doug Erickson, Executive Director of SCW.  “We see the Chamber as a bedrock institution advocating for local businesses. As many cities move away from dependence on federal and state support, local organizations will become the voice and tools to act on important issues such as affordable housing and transportation”. 

SCCC Members will enjoy a 10% discount to the annual membership subscription should they decided to join SCW.  Contact info@santacruzworks.org for Discount Code. And SCW Members will enjoy a 10% discount to the annual Chamber membership should they decide to join the SCCC. Contact joinus@santacruzchamber.org for Discount.

Established in 1889, for over 130 years, the Santa Cruz County Chamber of Commerce (“SCCC”) promotes economic vitality and prosperity for the greater Santa Cruz County business community. As a 501(c) 6 business organization, we are the voice of the business community advocating that our economic resources are preserved and well utilized. 

Santa Cruz Works (“SCW”) provides resources to make Santa Cruz county a great place to start, sustain, and grow your company. Resources include community events for jobs, skills, and innovative tools, access to skilled workers, jobs, and startup funding. SCW is a 501(c)6 organization with over 5,000 members.  

Press contact:

Doug Erickson, 408.439.0012, derickson@santacruzworks.org

Casey Beyer, 831.475.3713,   casey.beyer@santacruzchamber.org