Economic development and enhanced infrastructure financing districts
Santa Cruz County
Summary
The SBDC helped 32 businesses start in the county in 2025 and provides free advising and training; regional consolidation talks appear likely to preserve the local center.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 29, 2026.
Impact analysis
Funded in part by SBA, the State, the County, the City of Santa Cruz and Cabrillo College.
Small business owners, entrepreneurs and job seekers across the county.
None identified; critics questioned development assumptions and fire district involvement amid battery storage concerns.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Supervisors - Special Meeting - Sep 29, 2026
The county is helping form an EIFD in Scotts Valley and exploring one for unincorporated areas to fund roads, water, wildfire resilience, and affordable housing without raising property tax rates.
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting - Sep 29, 2026
The SBDC helped 32 businesses start in the county in 2025 and provides free advising and training; regional consolidation talks appear likely to preserve the local center.
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