Startup Monterey Bay

12/04/2024

Our Winter Night Market is only a few days away! 🦦❄️Join us this Thursday, December 5th, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the Otter Student Union Ballroom and Inter-Garrison Plaza.

Start your holiday shopping at the Winter Night Market and support local entrepreneurs. Presented by Associated Students, the Entrepreneurship Club, the Music Department (Visual and Public Arts), and the Institute for Innovation and Economic Development, we invite you to support local businesses/vendors in the Monterey Tri-County area and CSUMB student businesses.

Special thanks to and for sponsoring this event with Building Business Back!

We’ll have a magnet-making activity, hot cider bar, and live music from MPA340 and Glen Bell! See you there.

12/02/2024

The Second Annual Winter Night Market is this week! 🌟 Join us for the second annual Winter Night Market ❄️✨. Presented by Associated Students, the Entrepreneurship Club, the Music Department (Visual and Public Arts), and the Institute for Innovation and Economic Development, we invite you to support local businesses/vendors in the Monterey Tri-County area and CSUMB students businesses. 🛍️🎓

The Winter Night Market will be held on December 5th in the Otter Student Union Ballroom, CSUMB, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. 🕓 Be on the lookout for more updates with vendors! See you there. 👀👋

11/15/2024

Join us for the upcoming Business Forge Meetup! 🌟 This event will focus on “Vision Outside the Box: Winning in a Competitive Landscape” and feature insightful discussions with Brad Barbeau and The Varnel Consulting Group. 🗓️ Mark your calendars for Wednesday, November 20th, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at The Community at the Barnyard Suite H23, Carmel. 📍 Don’t miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insights and network with industry leaders! 🚀💡

11/07/2024

Save the date! 🌟 Join us for the second annual Winter Night Market ❄️✨. Presented by Associated Students, the Entrepreneurship Club, the Music Department (Visual and Public Arts), and the Institute for Innovation and Economic Development, we invite you to support local businesses in the Monterey Tri-County area and local CSUMB students and vendors. 🛍️🎓 The Winter Night Market will be held on December 5th in the Otter Student Union Ballroom, CSUMB, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. 🕓 Be on the lookout for more updates with vendors! See you there. 👀👋

10/29/2024

Join us for the upcoming Business Forge Meetup! This event will focus on “Vision Outside the Box: Winning in a Competitive Landscape” and feature insightful discussions with Carla L. Gannon and Cat Mineo. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, November 6th, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at the Otter Student Union, Room 310. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insights and network with industry leaders!

10/24/2024

Santa Cruz Accelerates 6th Cohort DEMO DAY: Get ready to witness the next big ideas in tech, sustainability, and more! Join us as 5 exciting new startups each give 5-minute presentations to a panel of judges / VCs. $10,000 in prizes will be awarded and YOU, the audience, also get the opportunity to vote for your favorite startup to receive a $1,000 cash prize! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Santa Cruz County.

Date: November 6, 2024 Time: 6-8:00pm

Registration Link: https://bit.ly/sca6demoday (Link also available in Linktree!)

10/24/2024

Santa Cruz Accelerates 6th Cohort DEMO DAY: Get ready to witness the next big ideas in tech, sustainability, and more! Join us as 5 exciting new startups each give 5-minute presentations to a panel of judges / VCs. $10,000 in prizes will be awarded and YOU, the audience, also get the opportunity to vote for your favorite startup to receive a $1,000 cash prize! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Santa Cruz County.

Date: November 6, 2024 Time: 6-8:00pm

Registration Link: https://bit.ly/sca6demoday (Link also available in Linktree!)

10/16/2024

Be a vendor at our annual Winter Night Market, an evening filled with community, creativity, and celebration! The event will take place on Thursday, December 5th, from 4 to 8 PM in the OSU Ballroom. Our vendors are carefully selected to ensure a diverse array of offerings.

For CSUMB Students, Staff, and Faculty:

Early Bird Deadline: October 27th
Final Deadline: November 5th

For Outside Vendors:
Final Deadline: November 15th

Bring your business to life! Apply now via the linktree in our bio!

10/09/2024

Join us for the Business Forge Meetup on Wed, Oct. 16th, from 6:30pm-8pm at 860 Sunset Drive, Pacific Grove! 🌟

We’re excited to welcome three amazing speakers:

🔹 Nick Thornburg, with over 20 years as a Chief Operations Officer and owner of several businesses, including the startup Dateable831.

🔹 Dr. Sumadhur Shakya, an international agribusiness expert specializing in production, operations, supply chain management, and international agribusiness.

🔹 Susan Harker, who specializes in finance, operations, and human resources, including managing HR for a large global business unit at Hewlett Packard.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to build your business’s internal operations from the ground up! 💼

10/02/2024

🚀 Ready to start your own business? Join us for an entrepreneurial adventure on November 2, 2024! 🌟

If you’re a high school or college student with big ideas, this event is for you! Professors, mentors, and parents, share this amazing opportunity with the aspiring entrepreneurs in your life.

Experience a hands-on day designed to help you build a business that tackles real problems and makes an impact. Ignite your entrepreneurial spirit and bring your passion to life!

Secure your spot—RSVP in our Linktree in bio! For more info, contact us at [email protected].

06/07/2024

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 Get ready to join us for an incredible evening of innovation and exploration as we announce our confirmed speakers for "Air, Land, and Sea - The AI Edge in the Monterey Bay Region"! 🌊

We are thrilled to have Craig Vachon, CEO at AI Redefined (AIR) and Jason Schnitzer, CTO & Founder at Yurts AI leading the discussions on the future of technology and conservation.

Witness how AI is revolutionizing science, environmental protection, transportation, and agriculture against the breathtaking backdrop of Monterey County. 🌎✨

Save the date for June 11 from 5:30-8:00pm and secure your spot now: https://ow.ly/PcBr50RQ8Ft

Don't miss out on this extraordinary event. See you there!

06/04/2024

🌊🔬 Join us June 11 from 5:30-8:00pm for "Air, Land, and Sea - The AI Edge in the Monterey Bay Region" 🌿🚀 Explore how AI is revolutionizing science, protection, mobility, and agriculture in the diverse landscapes of Monterey County. Don't miss this incredible event! Registration info: https://ow.ly/klFm50RQ8FO 🌎✨

Delve into the diverse landscapes of Monterey County to highlight how AI supports environmental sustainability across these regions