New Member Spotlight
Found Art Collective Now Open on Scotts Valley Drive
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ound Art Collective, now open at 5167 Scotts Valley Drive, features pottery and other handmade goods, many from local artists. The products are earth-friendly, and the artists use sustainable processes in their work. Mother-and-daughter team, Elaine Sherer and Jennifer Janisch, created Found Art Collective out of a love for pottery and a desire to offer an alternative to mass produced, disposable goods. Elaine started collecting pottery in the Midwest in the 1970s, bartering with goods from the family’s woodworking
business, trading with other artists on the art show circuit. Now semi-retired, Elaine enjoys sourcing wellexecuted ceramics and other handmade goods. Jennifer works in the tech industry but is a creative at heart. She provides the back-of-house support. When one steps into the Found Art Collective gallery, it’s not clear if you’ve stepped into the past or into the future. A mash up of modern, contem-
porary aesthetic with farmhouse, rustic sets the stage for fine ceramics both new and vintage. There are local artists’ wares as well as handcrafted goods from other parts of the country. The ceramics offered range from sculptural vases to unique plates, bowls and mugs, as well as special purpose items like French butter dishes, and the occasional berry bowl. In addition to pottery, the shop offers jewelry, greeting
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cards, kitchen accoutrement and self care products. Bath and body products range from scented soaps and shampoo bars to beard care products. The selection reflects a desire for simple, yet sophisticated, functional art for the kitchen, bath, and dining room. ••• The shop is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. You can visit their website at www.foundartcollective.com or follow them on Instagram @foundart collective.com where they share when new goods arrive in the shop.
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Scotts Valley Chamber News
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Celebrating the Reopening of Business: June 24
ease join us in the courtyard in front of the Chamber Office located in the Kings Village Shopping Center at 216b Mt. Hermon Road on Thursday, June 24, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. This event is free of charge and open to the whole community (social distancing and masks required). We will be celebrating the reopening of business as well as introducing new Chamber member, Cami Corvin of Corvin Legal Services. There will be food provided by Bruno’s Bar & Grill, Margaritas, and also wine poured by Kissed by an Angel Wines. During this event, we will also be thanking and acknowledging the efforts the Scotts Valley Economic Recovery Task Force for all of their hard work during this difficult last year. Members of the Task force include: Derek Timm (SV Mayor), Randy
Johnson (City Council), Jeanette Larkin (Chamber Board President), Susan O’Connor Fraser (Tam Communications), Joanne Guzman (Bruno’s Bar & Grill), Greg Wimp (Togo’s), Victor Alejandro (Cisco Systems), Angela Marshall (SV Chamber), and Danny Reber (Chamber Executive Director). We are also pleased to welcome new Chamber member Corvin Legal Services. 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 pm. 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 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 utmost concern.
Scotts Valley Revolving Loan Funds for Small Businesses
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he County worked together with the National Development Council to apply for a grant from the federal Economic Development Administration to create a revolving loan fund for small businesses. The grant was awarded to create the program for Santa Cruz County. All the city municipalities worked together with the County to establish how much each city would be allocated and created
a memorandum of understanding on the new revolving loan fund. The Small Business Development Center is also a partner and will be assisting all the small businesses within the County with their loan applications. As these loans will be paid over a period of time, and the funds go back into the fund to be lent to other eligible businesses enabling the fund to be around for many years. The City of Scotts Valley and the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce part-
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nered together early on identifying small businesses with the greatest need and has been advertising for small businesses to take advantage of this funding opportunity. The Revolving Loan is called The Covid - 19 Emergency Loan. This loan can be up to $50K for working capital and it is a streamlined application and approval process with low interest rates and 6 months of interest only payment. There is a second NDC Loan that is available for businesses that need more that $50k, this loan is called the Recovery &
Growth. It is up to $500k and can be used for machinery, equipment, and real estate acquisition. The application is simple and can be found at www.ndconline.org/santa-cruz/ To learn more about these two loans or if you need any assistance, you can reach out to Kyle Roseman at 831-479-6136 or via email: kyle@NorcalSBDC.org
Scotts Valley Chamber News
Welcome Cruise Coffee Café Opening in June
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rin Buchla, owner, and founder of Cruise Coffee Co. and Brand-di Palmer, owner, and founder of The Hot Pink Box Dessert Catering are so excited for you to join them at the new Cruise Coffee Café. Situated in a building that has long been empty, Cruise Coffee Café has breathed new life into the Cavallaro Transit Center located at 246 Kings Village rd. With an Estimated June 4th Opening, Brand-di and Erin are working tirelessly developing and tasting both sweet and savory dishes to tempt the masses. From light and savory sandwiches and salads, to fragrant coffees and decadent sweets, Cruise Coffee Café will have something for everyone’s tastes and appetites. “We want everything about your visit to Cruise Coffee Café to be inviting. Erin and I love the space we’ve created and we want you to feel welcomed from the moment you walk in.” Cruise Coffee Café is your new ‘go to’ place to grab a Picnic Box for a relaxing lunch at Sky Park or to pick up a quick cake and sprinkles for a celebration dinner. And there’s so much more! But you’ll have to cruise on in to see it for yourself!
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Scotts Valley Chamber News
SVWD Launches Water Saving Challenge Raffle Contest Begins June 1
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cotts Valley Water District customers can enter for a chance to win prizes — including water bill credit — by lowering their water use this summer! Take part in the Water Saving Challenge starting June 1.
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TRANQUIL 2BR/2.5BA HOME on Hihn Road in Ben Lomond. Large kitchen. FP. Laundry room w/half BA. Vaulted ceilings. Wrap-around deck. Oak grove in huge yard. 1-car garage. No pets. AVAIL EARLY JUNE COMING SOON
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The four-month program encourages District customers to aim for a 15% (or more) water reduction from the same period the prior year. • Monthly raffle prize: either a $100 water bill credit or a choice of a gift certificate from a Scotts Valley business • Grand prize: either a $500 water bill credit or a choice of a gift certificate from a Scotts Valley business Scotts Valley receives all its water supply from underground aquifers that are recharged by rainfall. The area has received just 40% of normal rainfall this year and the region is in a drought. Because we cannot predict if next year will also be dry, we must prepare now and slow our water use to preserve our water supply. All District potable water account holders, who have had water service at least for a year and achieve at least 15% reduction in water use in comparison with the same period prior year, are eligible to enter the Water Saving Challenge. To be eligible for grand prize, the
customers have to achieve 15% savings and submit entries in all four months or two bi-monthly cycles. Log Into WaterSmart (svwd. watersmart.com) to Participate Follow these steps to track your water use on WaterSmart: • Monitor your water use throughout the summer months: June, July, August, September • Check to see if you are on track to achieve 15% reduction from the same period last year • Have you had an i-Meter for at least a year? Track monthly GPD (gallons per day) for each month by accessing the “Track / Your Seasonal Use” feature • Did you get an i-Meter within the last year? Track bi-monthly GPD for the 2-month meter read cycle by using the “Track / Comparing Your Use Last 24 Months” feature 6 tips to reduce your water use 1) Water outdoors 2 days a week or less 2) Pick up free water-saving devices at the District office 3) Cover your pool to reduce evaporation — new rebate available! 4) Reimagine your yard by changing landscaping to water-efficient options
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Save water to win prizes!
JOIN THE SUMMER WATER SAVING CHALLENGE Join the challenge at svwd.org/water-saving-challenge
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5) Replace high-water-use fixtures with more efficient models and receive a rebate 6 Utilize free recycled water for irrigation — the Recycled Water Fill Station will reopen for the summer Submit the raffle entry by 7th of the following month • July, August, September, October for customers on i-Meters at least for a year • July, September for customers on i-Meters for less than a year Complete the form at https://svwd. watersmart.com/raffle to submit your monthly entries. (Pro tip: bookmark it now!) Questions? Email us at conservation@svwd.org. All District potable water account holders, who have had water service at least for a year and achieve at least 15% reduction in water use in comparison with the same period prior year, are eligible to enter the Water Saving Challenge. To be eligible for the grand prize, the customers have to achieve 15% savings and submit entries in all four months or two bi-monthly cycles. How will raffle winners be selected and notified, and claim their prize? After eligibility verification, one winning customer will be selected at random each month. District staff will contact them to inquire about their choice of prize. If the winning customer does not respond within 7 days of notification, they will receive a $100 credit on their next water bill. At the end of the Challenge, one winning customer is selected at random. District staff will contact them to inquire about their choice of prize. If the grand prize winner does not respond within 7 days of notification, they will receive a $500 credit on their next water bill. All prize winners will be made public. ••• Visit www.svwd.org for more details.
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