April 2021 Chamber Newsletter

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Scotts Valley Art Wine & Beer Festival Will Return in August

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Save $40 with Early Bird Discount before June 15

he Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce is happy to announce that they have been approved by the Santa Cruz County Public Health Director, Gail Newell and the City of Scotts Valley to hold the Scotts Valley Art Wine & Beer Festival. The festival is traditionally always held on the third weekend in August and this year in 2021 the dates are Saturday Aug. 21 from 10am to 6 p.m. and on Sunday, Aug. 22 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

What’s New? Well, for starters the venue will change.

This year, the location for the festival will be at Siltanen Community Park on the upper and lower fields located in the north end of town on Vine Hill School Road.

Parking for the festival goers will be at Scotts Valley High School and the festival entrance will be via the Shugart Park Walkway and Bridges pathway on Glenwood Drive. Handicap parking and shuttles will be provided.

The beautiful lawn and fields at Skypark unfortunately suffered

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extensive damages last summer as host during the CZU Cal Fire basecamp for two months and the City of Scotts Valley is currently in the beginning stages repair and the lawn and fields will be closed all summer.

In addition to our wonderful Artists, there will be food trucks and vendors with innovative cuisine, live music and a special entertainment headline band this year will be the famous Santa Cruz White Album Ensemble!

The Kids Fun Zone will be back and the area’s most prestigious wineries and award-winning micro-breweries

pouring their best. The ever-popular Cops ‘N Rodders Car Show will be on Saturday; and on Sunday, the fun-filled “Dog Day” will feature many canine contests and prizes!

All artwork will be juried. Artist must have original, quality art and excellent craftsmanship in all areas of the various mediums. No kits, mass-produced items, commercial reproductions or imports will be allowed.

The Artist Application is Now Open and You can Apply at svartfestival.com Artist Questions? Contact Angela Marshall, Artist Chair, at amarshall@scottsvalleychamber.com.

Save $40 through June 15 Registration Fees: Local SC County Residents • Single Booth (12x12) $185 + $35 (non-refundable) jury fee = $220 • Double Booth (12x24) $355 + $35 (non-refundable) jury fee = $390 Non-Local SC County Residents • Single Booth $295 (12x12) + (non-refundable) jury fee = $330 • Double Booth $575 (12x24) + (non-refundable) jury fee = $610 Initial Results of Jury will be Posted on June 15. Applicants after June 15 will be Juried on an individual basis. Final Registration Deadline is July 20.

••• To protect against the spread of COVID-19, all vendors, volunteers, and attendees of the festival shall comply with the stricter of the currently effective Santa Cruz County or State of California Health Orders.

Looking For a Fresh Start? Scotts Valley Gym is Now Open!

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cotts Valley Gym was founded by the world-renowned bodybuilder Dave Draper in 1989, based off of the style of Joe Gold’s original gym in Venice Beach.

Draper wanted the gym to have “no frills but very cool, off white, black and red in smart balanced contrast, clean, with

the best, needed equipment.” The current owners Mike Tyree, Tyffanie Epps and Ron Gerstien have worked hard to hold on to Dave’s overall values, aesthetic and environment.

They pride themselves on creating fitness and nutrition for everyone, regardless of training experience or budget.

With the regulations of Covid-19 they

are excited to announce that they are now open and better than ever! They have upgraded their indoor equipment and created a new outdoor gym with your safety in mind. They have also launched a Next Level Coaching program that guides you in fitness and nutrition throughout your training, and offer a sports nutrition store.

All of their memberships now also include fitness on demand for virtual streaming!

Make Your Vaccination Appointment Now! Happy Spring!

This past year has been a challenge, and as they reopen, they aim to create a community of health and support with your safety as our top priority. With community well-being at the forefront of all of our minds, what better way for a fresh start than to refocus on your own mind and body health!

“Scotts Valley Gym” page 12

Call the Chamber Today or Visit www.scottsvalleychamber.com

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Scotts Valley Chamber News

New Member Spotlight

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Pagoda Technologies

agoda Technologies provides complete IT support to small businesses and agencies, primarily in Santa Cruz County, Monterey County, and Silicon Valley. Based in Santa Cruz, California, Pagoda loves serving clients in the local area, providing in-person and remote, concierge customer service rarely available from outside IT support. Pagoda clients benefit from cus-

tomized offerings, tailored to advance their business goals, improve workflow, and strengthen cybersecurity.

As a managed service provider that charges a flat monthly fee, Pagoda is motivated to ensure your systems are secure and running smoothly each and every day. If an issue does arise, they will spend as much time as it takes to fix it, at no additional charge. You never worry about going over budget and can rest easy knowing Pagoda is always on the lookout for any IT security or productivity issues. Reliable, affordable management of your network’s performance and security makes your life easier and your business

stronger. Their motto is really true, “Pagoda Technologies is your path to IT enlightenment.”

Jon Allen and Robbin Finnerty head Pagoda Technologies and believe strongly in creating long-lasting relationships with their clients. These relationships span upwards of two decades and encompass clients locally and globally, including fire departments, government offices, technology manufacturers, insurance brokers, engineering firms, real estate agencies, attorneys, and CPAs. They have diverse and complementary backgrounds. Jon, from a New Zealand sheep farming family, is a physicist, programmer, and technology innovator with a passion for combining technologies to

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Robbin Finnerty

increase business productivity. Robbin, originally from Hong Kong, is an engineer who spent years in heavy construction, roller coaster engineering, and figuring out how to do remote IT support decades ago.

The Pagoda Team looks forward to meeting everyone in the Scotts Valley Chamber and welcomes you to find out more about them at pagoda-tech.com.

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“Scotts Valley Gym” from page 11 Their team has a background in personal training, nutrition and life coaching tailored to your fitness goals in order to ensure optimal health and maximum results. They are currently offering a complimentary fitness assessment to find out where you are now on your fitness journey, define goals, and identify your strengths. Whether you are brand new to the gym, or a trained athlete, they will create a plan to guide you toward your goals.

In addition to this assessment, they are offering your first month free when you buy a monthly membership. They are happy to work with any budget as they put integrity and health first. They are looking forward to welcoming their gym family back!

Located at 105 Whispering Pines Drive, Scotts Valley. Visit their website at scottsvalleygym.com, text or call 831-332-5555 or email 365@scottsvalleygym.com

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Scotts Valley Gym trainers (from left): Ellen, Mary, Jackie & Joey

Scotts Valley Chamber News

Think Local First: Supporting Small Business for Free S cotts Valley Chamber is excited to announce that local, independently owned and operated businesses can now be part of an on-line registry of businesses being created by Think Local First Santa Cruz.

The registration is free and Think Local First will promote the directory to encourage everyone to support our local economy.

Think of it as an online version of the yellow pages, allowing

potential new customers to find you.

You don’t need to be a member of Think Local First to take advantage of this great offer.

First launched in 2007, in the midst of the great recession, Think Local First brought together Santa Cruz County business owners around common concerns: the global trend of proliferating chain stores and the rise of on-line shopping.

As we emerge from the pandemic, the concern about on-line shopping remains, threatening our local owned businesses. At the same time, there is a noticeable desire in our community to support these businesses.

The trend to “shop local” seems to be growing. Now, is the time to get your name in front of potential new customers.

Think Local First Santa Cruz will be investing in an integrated

marketing campaign to include radio, digital, social media, email, print, and direct mail. Television is also under consideration and, of course, the advertising will be supplemented with a public relations campaign as well.

As business is driven to the website, you’ll want your business to be listed in the directory. And, remember, it’s free!

Go to thinklocalsantacruz.org to learn more.

Valley Churches United Kicks Off 2021 Buck For Hunger Drive

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alley Churches United is kicking off their 31st annual spring Bucks For Hunger fundraising drive with a mailing that community residents have received recently. The year-round food pantry is looking forward to the community support that helps fill the pantry shelves and provides assistance to local qualified residents in need. Valley Churches United is a donorsupported, volunteer-powered nonprofit organization, not a church, which serves low-income households in San Lorenzo Valley, Scotts Valley and Bonny Doon.

“The wonderful generosity of our local community will help us keep the food pantry and other client programs going strong, especially during these challenging times”,

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said Executive Director Lynn Robinson.

“As we know, hunger never takes a holiday, and we don’t receive government funding.

This fundraising drive is an extremely important opportunity for our amazing community to step up and give what they can.

We are seeing many new clients who never thought they would be in a position to ask for help and we can help lift them back up with the help of this financial support.”

Tax deductible donations may be sent to the Valley Churches United, PO Box 367, Ben Lomond, CA 95005, on Facebook, online at vcum.org, or donate in person at 9400 Highway 9, Ben Lomond, Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Santa Cruz County Bank Expands SBA Lending Department

ur local bank is pleased to announce the expansion of its SBA Lending Department with the recent hiring of three experienced business development officers, two processors and a loan underwriter.

Santa Cruz County Bank’s Senior Vice President and SBA Department Manager, Susan Chandler, commented, “Our commitment to supporting small businesses is unwavering, especially in these challenging times. Santa Cruz County Bank has assisted borrowers to the fullest extent possible through Paycheck Protection Program loans and forgiveness, SBA

loan payment deferrals as a trusted partner to and as a resource for satisfied customers, business guidance brokers, developers throughout the panand our government demic. The expansion guaranteed program of our SBA team partners.” through the hiring of Santa Cruz Kevin Rappleye County Bank’s recently experienced business Andrew Chambers Emily Baxter development officers, processors and an addi- hired SBA team members include: tional underwriter demonstrates the Bank’s Andrew Chambers joined Santa Cruz continued commitment to support small busi- County Bank as Vice President, SBA Business nesses. We have built a positive reputation in Development Officer. He brings eighteen years the marketplace, resulting in repeat business of banking experience with a focus on SBA and

USDA financing. Andrew is located in Windsor California and covers the San Francisco Bay Area and north to the Oregon border.

Andrew’s work in small business lending in Northern California began as an Underwriter, and soon advanced to VP Loan Officer, providing SBA and conventional financing for small businesses in the Western United States. He also brings experience with SBA and USDA financing for businesses on a nationwide level.

“SCCB Lending” page 14

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Scotts Valley Chamber News New Member Spotlight

Corvin’s Legal Services

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Chamber Office Provides a Notary Public Every Monday

ho needs a Mobile Notary Public?

If you are an individual having loan papers drawn up or you are a loan officer, a bank, or a title company and you need a document legally notarized the Chamber is happy to announce that Cami Corvin will be on-site every Monday at the Scotts Valley Chamber Office located in Kings Village Shopping Center from Noon to 1:30 p.m.

She is also a mobile Notary who can come to your place of business or home and the Chamber welcomes her to provide notary services onsite. Cami, is a trusted professional “SCCB Lending” from page 13

Andrew earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Oregon State University, with a History Minor.

Emily Baxter joined Santa Cruz County Bank as Vice President, SBA Business Development Officer, bringing nine years of SBA experience to the Bank. Emily is located in Fresno, California and covers the Central Sierra foothills from Fresno out to the Central Coast.

and a certified Paralegal with over 25 years of experience in various areas of law.

Last year with Covid, many people changed career paths, and Cami found her niche and freedom to start her own business.

Cami takes great pride in being able to serve her community with respect and ensures your confidentiality which is her Cami Corvin utmost concern.

Cami’s family has been in Santa Cruz

since 1924! She went to school at Santa Cruz High and attended college at De Anza in Cupertino. Her hobbies are gardening and include working in the community with the Santa Cruz Mustang Club and is currently the Club President. She volunteers her time with many nonprofit organizations in Santa Cruz.

In addition, she is a famous radio talk show host on KSCO for the Think Local First Radio where she is the Executive

Producer. Cami values and supports all small locally owned businesses by providing information to her listeners.

She is a wealthy resource of knowledge on business referrals and is happy to provide referrals for all things Santa Cruz County.

Corvin’s Legal Services is $15 for each signature and she charges a flat fee of $40 to travel anywhere in Santa Cruz County. You can visit her website at corvinslegalservices.com or call her directly at (408) 406-4137.

Emily has a background in business development and was consistently named top SBA 7(a) and USDA B&I income producer for a national lender. Emily attended California State University, Fresno, and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Kevin Rappleye joined Santa Cruz County Bank as Vice President, SBA Business Development Officer, bringing thirty years of experience in the banking industry. Kevin is located in Elk Grove, California and covers

the Greater Sacramento Area and north to the Oregon border. He most recently served as Vice President, Business Development Officer with a Northern California bank, growing the SBA Division and focusing on SBA 7a loans.

Kevin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, with a Marketing Concentration, from California State University, Sacramento.

Additionally, Santa Cruz County Bank welcomes three new members to the SBA Department’s underwriting and loan processing

teams. Ricardo Monedero, Assistant Vice President, SBA Loan Underwriter, was former AVP Senior SBA Risk Manager/ Underwriter in the Sacramento, California area; Dayna Herron, Senior SBA Loan Processor, previously served as Loan Processor II and AVP, SBA Loan Closing Officer in Las Vegas, Nevada and Temecula, California; and Laurie Frank, Senior SBA Loan Processor, formerly worked as Senior Loan Processor and as Loan Documentation Specialist with Northern California institutions.

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