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The SBDC is increasing its impact through supporting partnerships with local municipalities and workforce development organizations such as Digital Nest, the city of Capitola, and Scotts Valley.

Digital Nest Ecommerce Training- SBDC has been increasing services to the Latino business community through supporting junior advisors skilled in e-commerce. This has lead to over 40 new business sign-ups in Watsonville over the last couple of months. Once the business has graduated from these services, they will be referred to an SBDC advisor. Contact: Manuel Torres <manuel@digitalnest.org>

Clicks 2 Bricks Incubator - SBDC has been working with e-commerce advisors Jake Nelson, Brian Case, and Bill Ross, to build out a multi-week training for entrepreneurs aiming to start a business online with the goal of opening a brick and mortar location. SBDC will pilot the program with existing SBDC clients for the Fall. Cruzio will be offering training room space. For more information, contact: Brandon Napoli <brandon.napoli@cabrillo.edu>

Santa Cruz Works Accelerator -Currently accepting applications for entrepreneurs in the tech sector looking to take their pre-seed/seed business to the next level. Contact: Doug Erickson <derickson@santacruzworks.org>

Capitola and Scotts Valley Rent Relief- SBDC will be partnering with the City of Capitola and Scotts Valley to help facilitate their Rent Relief Program. More information can be found in the attached flyer. Contact: Kyle Roseman <kyle@norcalsbdc.org>

Santa Cruz County Revolving Loan Fund- SBDC will be officially launching the Santa Cruz County Revolving Loan Fund first week of September. Businesses can apply today. This is a great resource for existing businesses looking to recover and expand. More information can be found in the attached flyer. Contact: Kyle Roseman <kyle@norcalsbdc.org>