Events

Santa Cruz Small Business Camp

March 21, 2025
8am to 3pm
Downtown Santa Cruz
Kick-Off at The MAH

Santa Cruz Small Business Camp: Let’s Grow Your Business!

Early Bird Tickets Available NOW!

Join us for an energizing and insightful day at the Santa Cruz Small Business Camp! This all-day event is crafted to inspire, educate, and empower local entrepreneurs. With 14 interactive breakout sessions and a keynote address to set the tone, it’s a must-attend for small business owners at every stage of their journey.

What to Expect:

  • Coffee & Connections: Begin the day with a hot beverage station and an early bird networking session.
  • Keynote: Jared Truby from Cat & Cloud will kick off the day!
  • Interactive Breakout Sessions: Choose from 14 workshops lead by local business owners covering essential topics like marketing, financial strategies, social media, business funding, and more.
  • Local Success Stories: Learn from Santa Cruz business owners as they share their experiences, challenges, and keys to success.
  • Great minds think tank alike: Join the business growth discussions with think tank models.
  • Connections & Cocktails: Closing reception and networking at Abbott Square Market, including exclusive drink and food specials for Small Business Camp Attendees.

Want to Get Involved?
Interested in sponsoring the event and supporting local businesses? Reach out to shiri.gradek@gmail.com for more info.

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to learn, connect, and grow at Santa Cruz Small Business Camp.

More info and full speaker list will be announced Early February.

 

Featured

Jared Truby (Keynote Speaker)

Cat & Cloud

Ariel Carlson & Leilani Kanter

Botanic And Luxe

Jay Brown

MindFrame

Esabella (Bella) Bonner

Black Surf Club Santa Cruz

David Dennis

Microsoft / Ventana Surfboards & Supplies

Nicole Fischer

Rootstock Collective

Max Turgliatto

Mission West

Kenne Johnson-Scianna

Terra and Self

Ted Holladay

Studio Holladay / Rove Goods

Justine Willeford

Pelican House

Daniel Jahangard

West Fitness / Double Meat Please

Brian Upton

Santa Cruz Vibes Magazine

Shiri Gradek

Downtown Association of Santa Cruz

Matthew Swinnerton

Event Santa Cruz

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