Santa Cruz Area Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire

40th Annual Mother’s Day Run & Walk 5/12/2024 7:00 AM - 5/12/2024 10:30 AM

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 23:18:35 GMT

Run for Hope and Home this Mother's Day: join the 2024 Mother's Day Run & Walk benefiting children and their parents at Pajaro Valley Shelter Services. This year's event will support the growing needs of families experiencing homelessness in the Pajaro Valley. At PVSS, we envision a community where families have safe, secure, and stable housing with sufficient resources and space to plan for their futures and pursue happiness. Join us and our families in building self-sufficient futures! Help PVSS raise $80k by Mother's Day: Sustain the hope and efforts of the 136 children and their parents in PVSS programs. Self-sufficient families are the backbone of our community. Let's keep our community strong! Register at www.pvshelter.org to run for Hope and Home! Special Edition T-shirts are complimentary and reserved for the first 400 registrants. Additional T-shirts will be available for purchase at the event.

Ribbon Cutting: Santa Cruz Community Credit Union – NEW Branch Location - Multi-Chamber Event 5/16/2024 5:00 PM - 5/16/2024 7:00 PM

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 16:08:15 GMT

Unleashing the celebration for our Ribbon Cutting !

Santa Cruz Community Credit Union (SCCCU) is thrilled to announce the Grand Opening of our new branch at 55 River Street in Santa Cruz on May 16 at 5:00 p.m. Our Downtown branch has found a beautiful new home in a fantastic location, and we can't wait to share it with you!

At this special event, we will gather, celebrate, and hold the ribbon-cutting ceremony with specia guests Senator John Laird and Mayor Fred Keeley. It's a perfect opportunity to mingle with fellow business professionals while celebrating this exciting milestone for the Credit Union. Food, drinks and raffle prizes throughout the celbration (all proceeds go to LifeLap, an SCCCU non-profit partner).

Beautiful music sung by August Lee Stevens (TEDx Santa Cruz Performer) from 6-7 p.m.

Branch tours begin at 6:00 p.m.

Our new branch is just one more way we are working toward our vision of providing affordable financial services to all in our community. Since we opened our Downtown Santa Cruz branch in 1977, SCCCU has grown into a thriving $190 million financial cooperative with approximately 15,000 members. Our founding mission of providing economic justice and financial access to all remains as strong as ever.

Come celebrate with us as we embark on this new chapter at 55 River Street! We can't wait to welcome you to our new location and continue serving the Santa Cruz community with integrity, passion, and a commitment to economic empowerment for all.

2024 Legislative & Community Affairs Luncheon 5/17/2024 11:00 AM - 5/17/2024 1:00 PM

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 09:20:40 GMT

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Please join us on Friday, May 17, 2024 (new date, previously March 8 but postponed due to scheduling conflict), at the Courtyard by Marriott as the Chamber launches our highly anticipated 2024 Legislative & Community Affairs Series. We are honored to announce the participation of California State Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, who will deliver a brief legislative report from the state capitol.

Venue:

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
313 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

The tentative schedule for our midday event is outlined below:

11:15 — 11:30 a.m. Networking and lunch served banquet-style
12:15 p.m. Brief opening remarks by Casey Beyer, CEO of the Santa Cruz County Chamber
12:20 p.m. Title Sponsor Representative introduces Assembly Speaker Rivas
12:30 p.m. California Assembly Speaker Rivas delivers keynote remarks
12:45-1:00 p.m. Q & A session with the audience
1:00 p.m. Closing remarks by Casey Beyer

Robert Rivas took the oath of office as Speaker of the California State Assembly on June 30, 2023. He was first elected to the body in 2018.

Prior to being elected Speaker, Rivas served as the Chair of the Assembly Agriculture Committee and as Vice-Chair of the influential Latino Legislative Caucus. A lifelong resident of the 29th Assembly District, Rivas previously served two terms on the San Benito County Board of Supervisors prior to becoming an Assemblymember.

Rivas was raised in Paicines, California, where his grandfather was a farmworker at Almaden Vineyards. Rivas and his brother grew up in farmworker housing, cared for by their single mother and beloved grandparents, who emigrated from Mexico in the 1960s in search of the California Dream.

As a child, Rivas watched his grandfather stand side-by-side with Cesar Chavez, Dolores Huerta, and the UFW as a leader in the fight to win fair contracts for farmworkers. Rivas’ grandfather was known for his passionate advocacy on behalf of his fellow workers, but also for his ability to work with owners to negotiate contracts acceptable to both sides.

Through his grandfather, Rivas learned that you could fight fiercely for your beliefs, while respecting those with whom you disagreed. Still, it seemed unlikely that Rivas would become a community leader, at least not if doing so required public speaking. For much of his childhood he struggled to overcome a severe stutter, a condition he continues to contend with today.

Rivas’ childhood experiences – growing up in a farmworker community, working to overcome a disability – gave him a direct understanding of the challenges faced by many residents as they seek to build better lives for themselves and their families. His efforts on behalf of those who have faced similar and other situations is apparent in his legislative work.

During his tenure in the Assembly, Speaker Rivas has championed legislation to improve California’s supply of affordable housing, increase workplace health and safety protections, create the Golden State Teacher Grant Program, and secure the first-in-the-nation COVID-19 Farmworker Relief Package, which included critical efforts related to access to PPE and testing, temporary housing, and health care.

A long-time champion of the environment, Rivas won bipartisan support for the Oil Transportation Safety Act, which improved the state’s preparedness to protect coastal regions after a potential spill of non-floating oil. Further, Rivas has led efforts to accelerate the construction of renewable energy and ensure the state explores all options to use public lands and oceans to effectively sequester carbon.

Rivas attended local public schools in San Juan Bautista and Hollister. He graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Government from CSU Sacramento and later earned a Master’s in Public Administration from San Jose State University. Speaker Rivas lives in Hollister with his wife, Christen, and their daughter, Melina.

Thank you to Our Event Sponsors

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Public Works Touch-a-Truck Event 5/22/2024 12:00 PM - 5/22/2024 2:00 PM

Fri, 03 May 2024 22:34:19 GMT

The highly anticipated Santa Cruz Public Works Department Touch-a-Truck Event is almost here! Mark your calendar for Wednesday, May 22nd, from 12pm to 2pm at Center and Church Street in Santa Cruz. Climb aboard and explore a wide variety of vehicles up close! From heavy-duty trucks to specialized equipment, there's something for everyone to discover. You can also watch skilled operators showcase their finesse in a road-eo skills competition. Cheer on your favorites as they tackle challenging tasks! Don't miss out on this family-friendly event happening Wednesday, May 22nd, from 12pm to 2pm at Center and Church Street. See you there!