It’s well known in Santa Cruz that many firms that were launched here would rather stay local than make the move up north or across the country. Now that’s becoming more common. NextSpace co-founder Ryan Coonerty, who also serves on City Council, says that over 40 businesses have been drawn to downtown Santa Cruz through the co-working center he started with former economic development director Jeremy Neuner.
It’s well known in Santa Cruz that many firms that were launched here would rather stay local than make the move up north or across the country. Now that’s becoming more common. NextSpace co-founder Ryan Coonerty, who also serves on City Council, says that over 40 businesses have been drawn to downtown Santa Cruz through the co-working center he started with former economic development director Jeremy Neuner, and almost all of the available office space is now occupied. While some of the occupants are telecommuting for larger companies and many are freelancers, others have started their own businesses right in Santa Cruz. Sandy Skees of Communications4Good explains the appeal: “I love Santa Cruz and want to support the growing base of companies here. You can be in Santa Cruz and work all over.”
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