April 2024 Chamber Newsletter

Scotts Valley Community Awards Gala

Early Bird Pricing Available through April 12

Join us on Friday, May 10th as we celebrate the leaders in our Community at Roaring Camp Railroads Bret Harte Hall. The space is a 6,000 square foot rustic barn with wrought-iron chandeliers, twinkling lights, and decorations. Through massive doors, the indoor space opens to a covered outdoor reception area and a beautiful meadow.

The evening of celebration will begin at 5:00 pm with a cocktail hour serving appetizers and a full no-host full bar with wines from Kissed by and Angel Wines and beers on tap from Steel Bonnet Brewing. Dinner will be catered by Bruno’s Bar & Grill. Cheryl Rebottaro will be returning again as this year’s Master of Ceremonies. There will be raffle items, and a brief live auction conducted by Chamber Ambassador and Auctioneer Kevin Anderson. n

List of Awards:

• Alvin Scarborough Man of the Year

• Annette Marcum Woman of the Year

• Business of the Year

• Educator of the Year

• Youth of the Year

• Organization of the Year

• Chamber Ambassador of the Year

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for more information.

SV Economic Development Committee Launches 2024 Business Survey

The Scotts Valley Economic Development Committee (formerly the Economic Recovery Task Force) is a collaboration between the Chamber of Commerce and the City of Scotts Valley.

During the Pandemic and the CZU Fires, this Committee rose to meet those challenges, providing vital assistance and information, including signage, reopening kits, grant & loan assistance, as well as informational webinars.

Now, the committee is looking at the road ahead and wants to continue making a tangible difference in helping our local businesses.

To that end, the committee wants to “take the temperature” of the current business climate, and for this they need your help!

Beginning April 2nd, The Economic Development Committee will launch its 2024 business survey which will be found at scottsvalleychamber.com.

It is the Committee’s hope that the information gathered

These efforts helped several businesses survive these difficult times, and the committee was even recognized as Organization of the Year for its efforts.

in this survey will serve as “roadmap” in the year to come as the Committee sets its future goals. n

Scotts Valley Chamber News

Scotts Valley Art Wine & Beer Festival Announces 2024 Band Lineup

The Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the Band Lineup for the 2024 Scotts Valley Art Wine and Beer Festival, which will be held August 17th and 18th.

We would like to give special thanks to Festival Entertainment Chair, Joe Bac, for locking in and organizing our great entertainment, year after year.

Saturday Lineup

• Fishhook

• The Shady Rest Band

• The Lost Boys Featuring James Durbin

Sunday Linup

• Lyin’ I’s (Eagles Tribute Band)

• The Joint Chiefs

For more information on this year’s Festival, go to svartfestival.com.

Express Employment Professionals has once again been recognized for its superior client service with ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing® Client five-year Diamond Award.

On average, clients of winning agencies are 60% more likely to be completely satisfied with the services provided compared to those working with non-winning agencies. Winners who earned the Diamond Award distinction have won the Best of Staffing Award for at least five years in a row, consistently earning

industry-leading satisfaction scores from their clients.

“Receiving this milestone award is a culmination of more than 40 years of dedication to connecting reputable companies with quality employees,”

Express Employment International CEO Bill Stoller said.

“Through our servant-led model, businesses can leave the recruiting and HR responsibilities to our employment experts and focus on investing in communities across the globe. We are

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grateful for this recognition and its testament to the fulfillment of our mission.”

Express received satisfaction scores of nine or 10 out of 10 from 72.7% of their clients, significantly higher than the industry’s average of 52%.

“Recognition in the local market is oxygen for our business. Santa Cruz County has unique staffing needs and challenges. We’re a group of dedicated locals, and we’re extremely happy to be supporting the community we love.” Said Kim Phillips Nakatani, franchise owner of the Santa Cruz Express franchise office.

Express is committed to the vision of helping as many people as possible find good jobs by helping as many clients as possible find good people.

The Santa Cruz County Express office is located at 9000 Soquel Avenue, Suite 102 in Santa Cruz. Local businesses and applicants are encouraged to stop by, visit expresspros. com/santacruzca, or call 831-462-1202

Scotts Valley Chamber News

Scotts Valley Multicultural Fair — May 4th Sponsorships Needed

The Scotts Valley Educational Foundation invites the Community to join them for the 3rd Annual Scotts Valley Multicultural Fair.

The Festival will be held on Saturday May 4th, from 10:30am - 3:30pm.

The Multicultural Fair is a nonprofit FREE family-friendly festival, hosted jointly by SVUSD, the city of Scotts Valley, and community members.

This event is powered by the hard work of volunteers, with common goals of broadening our understanding and appreciation for multiculturalism and diversity present in Scotts Valley, as well as building community connections, especially for our youth.

Please consider a TAX DEDUCTIBLE donation to help cover the significant costs of this event, which include free admission for all, over 30 interactive booths, professional stage performances, and the many logistics needed to successfully carry out an event of this size.

All children attending receive passports; they are encouraged to visit each booth to learn, participate in craft projects, and get their passports stamped. Last year, there were over 1000 attendees, and more are anticipated this year.

Donation Categories:

BRONZE: up to $99

SILVER: $100-499

GOLD: $500-999

PLATINUM: $1000 and up Donations are acknowledged on the event website, and at the event.

Please indicate what name(s) or business should be listed on the donor acknowledgement.

THREE OPTIONS FOR DONATION

(through nonprofit partner organization Scotts Valley Educational Foundation –SVEF): Must indicate donation is for the Multicultural Fair (MCF).

1) Preferred Method: Send a Venmo donation to SVEF (@SVEducational Foundation). Indicate “For MCF” in the Venmo comments.

2) PayPal donation link on the SVEF

website (svef.net) Indicate “For MCF” in the PayPal comments.

3) Send a check payable to “SVEF” to: SVEF, 5610 Scotts Valley Drive Ste. B #173, Scotts Valley, CA 95066. Indicate “For MCF” in check comments. For more information about this event, please visit:scottsvalleymcf.com

For questions, email: scottsvalleymcf@ gmail.com

Member Spotlight: Bruno’s Bar & Grill

Bruno’s Bar and Grill is the premier event space rental destination in Scotts Valley. With four unique areas to choose from upstairs, let them help you create an event to remember for years to come.

They specialize in hosting events. From intimate gatherings to large parties with affordable rates, beautiful spaces and fullservice catering, their fully equipped venue, and dedicated team will make your event a success.

The Loft, Bruno’s recently redesigned banquet room, offers a blank canvas for you to create your ideal party or special occasion. With beautiful Chiavari chairs, white linens,

Tand affordable rental prices, you can be sure that your event will be perfect from start to finish.

Cloud 9, Bruno’s Bar & Grill’s exclusive rooftop deck is the perfect place to dine outdoors. Each seating area includes a fire table for a cozy atmosphere.

With a seven-foot rain fountain and

dazzling lighted tree, there’s nothing else like it in Santa Cruz County! Open weekly from Wednesday –Saturday, dine outside in their unique urban oasis.

The Jim Sports Lounge is a casual space with barrel bar-height tables, 6 large screen TVs and games for playing pool, shooting hoops, ping pong, or cornhole.

Open weekly from Wednesday – Saturday, The Jim Sports Lounge is also available for private events.

Newly added to their unique options, Bruno’s Bar & Grill invites you to discover The Vault, the hidden gem upstairs in the heart of Bruno’s Bar and Grill. Step into the intimate cocktail bar with a speakeasy parlor vibe and enjoy their craft cocktails and unique mood lighting. Their newly redesigned intimate cocktail bar is open weekly WednesdaySunday and available for private rental for intimate events and celebrations that will allow for a personalized experience like no other.

Rotary Awards and Scholarships Ceremony: April 22

he Rotary Club of Scotts Valley is pleased to announce the upcoming Scotts Valley Students Awards and Scholarships Ceremony. This has been the club’s signature project for the last 30 plus years.

The ceremony will be on April 22, 2024. The program will provide six higher education scholarships for high school seniors and 41 awards to Scotts Valley Middle and High School students for academic achievement, community support, and arts excellence.

The program is funded by an endowment fund from past

fundraisers, current club fundraisers like the Tri-tip BBQ, the management of the Kids Zone at the Art Wine and Beer Festival, concerts, plus, donations from our community. Scotts Valley Rotary is very thankful to their donors, and they are invited to come to the Ceremony to see their dollars at work. It is incredible to see the impact these awards have on the students. Over the years, we see them grow, trust themselves, and feel proud of their achievements.

Bay Federal Credit Union is the pillar behind this event. President and CEO, Carrie Birkhofer, and Board and Executive Engagement Manager, Susan Riddle, have been the organizers of the program for over 20 years. They attend to all details behind the scenes to ensure the event honors our local families year after year. The Rotary Club of Scotts Valley appreciates their dedication!

The Rotary Club of Scotts Valley is open to the public, and they invite you to be a guest at a meeting. On Monday, April 15th, their Rotary meeting featured speaker is Tanya Krause, Superintendent of the Scotts Valley Unified School District. The topic will be the impact of COVID on Student’s

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If you’d like to volunteer or to participate in these and other Rotary of Scotts Valley events, please contact Co-Presidents Patrizia Materassi or Marc Winquist at (831) 334-2383, and (831) 345-8766 respectively. Also, for great networking, leadership development, and service visit their club, district, and international pages respectively at: facebook.com/ ScottsValleyRotary, RotaryDistrict5170.org, Rotary.org/en/

Academic and Social Learning. A Zoom link is also available; please reach out to Rotary via the telephone numbers below for more information.

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Congratulations to Dr. Cori Phinn and Her Team on Their Beautiful New Location!

Congratulations to Apple homes & The Encore at 4104 on their Official Grand Opening!