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It's a beautiful day to shop locally in Downtown Santa Cruz! Take a moment to watch this video for some inspiration. Many businesses offer contactless pickup or delivery for everyone's safety. Let's keep our local businesses in business! #shopsantacruz2020 #downtownsantacruz #shoplocal #SantaCruz

Meet Botanic and Luxe! Created by two best friends with a passion for design, beauty, and a holistic lifestyle, Botanic and Luxe started in 2016. This hip, brick and mortar boutique in downtown Santa Cruz is brimming with thoughtfully curated home goods and unique gifts. Having grown up on the lush and beautiful island of Kauai, it’s no wonder that their store is filled with a wide array of jungle-style live indoor plants. Mission driven in their selection of offerings, B...otanic and Luxe takes care to support local makers, fair-trade organizations, and products that they absolutely love and believe in. In line with this intention, Botanic and Luxe has displayed the work of local artists on its walls, in support of First Friday Art Tour, Santa Cruz. In the shop and online (https://www.botanicandluxe.com), is a magical world of design, botanicals, and soulful living. Ariel and Leilani describe it best, Botanic and Luxe is a destination for the lovers, dreamers and seekers of all things beautiful! Here's what co-owners, Ariel Stirm and Leilani Zehnder expressed about their relationship with SCCB, "As a small, local business, it is very important to us to bank locally! You can’t beat the experience at Santa Cruz County Bank - everyone is so friendly, the service is speedy, and they’ve always been there for us. PLUS, we get to enjoy their beautiful landscape every time we make a deposit - definitely a perk for us plant ladies!" BOTANIC AND LUXE @downtownsantacruz #shopsmall #shopgreen #supportlocal #downtownsantacruz #holidayshopping #holidayseason #community #santacruz #itfeelsgoodtoshoplocal #communitystrong #sccountybank #holisticlifestyle #homedecor #gifts #giftshop #giftsforfriends #banklocal #banklocally #communitybank #communitybanking #botanicalart

Looking for a unique holiday gift? We are fortunate to live in a community filled with fine artists. Check out the new digital resource, Visual Arts Network (VAN) - https://visualartsnetworkscc.com - to explore the artwork of over 350 artists 24/7... it's like having access to Open Studios all year long! Kudos to the Arts Council of Santa Cruz County for building another great way to support and explore the creations of so many talented artists and for keeping the arts ali...ve. Look to VAN for all your personal and/or holiday shopping needs to keep your gift-giving simple while supporting local! VAN Navigating Tips Look for the "Shop Here" button at the top of an artist's page to be taken to their online store. When searching, filter by "artists taking commissions," to order a custom piece. Or filter by "artists taking appointments," to set up a socially distanced and masked visit to an artist's studio. Santa Cruz County Bank is proud to be a major sponsor, with @sutterhealth as presenting sponsor. @artscouncilsc @santacruzartleague #visualartsnetwork #visualart #visualarts #santacruz #santacruzart #santacruzartist #santacruzartists #santacruzartleague #santacruzarts #shoplocal #supportlocal #banklocal #sccountybank #santacruzcounty #communitystrong

What started as a part-time lawn-mowing gig in the 1980s, seeded a long time passion for landscaping for Kendel White. At the time, he was working as a chef and bringing in extra cash to support his growing family. Kendel and Dawn White formed K&D Landscaping in 1986 and hired its first employees in 1991. Since that time, the second generation of the White family joined the business and Justin White became CEO in 2015. Today, K&D Landscaping has a clear strategic path to be... the best in creating outdoor living environments and to expand the business without compromising quality and integrity. Raising the bar every day is a motto and tenant of their rapidly expanding business, which spans from Los Gatos to Carmel Valley. It’s likely you’ve seen their many commercial installations, HOA maintenance, and community driven projects. K&D Landscape has been recognized for their commitment to giving back to the community through Community Beautification projects for which they have philanthropically given their time and labor. It’s no wonder they recently received several awards of excellence from the California Landscape Contractors Association, were honored as Business of the Year by the Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce, received the Volunteer Center's Be the Difference Award in 2019, and are on target to create 300 local jobs by 2030! The company’s growth has been aided by its relationship with Santa Cruz County Bank. Securing a line of credit has allowed K&D to bring in larger contracts. Justin White, K&D CEO, had this to say about Santa Cruz County Bank, "What sets Santa Cruz County Bank apart is they take the time to understand your business model, find out what your long-term goals are, and then offer solutions to make that happen. They have been a critical partner in our ongoing success, delivering consistent, personalized support." @kndlandscapinginc #bethedifference #communitybanking #communitybank #centralcoast #landscape #landscapedesign #landscaping #community #communitybeautification #bankloans #lineofcredit

As the holiday shopping season begins, please be aware of best practices to prevent fraud when making payments online and in person. Knowing how to protect your debit and credit cards is the BEST way to keep your information safe! Here are five ways to safeguard your cards: 1. Do not use your debit card to pay at the pump. Gas pumps are notorious spots for skimmers, which are devices that scam artists attach to card-readers to steal card data. You're much safer paying insid...e the gas station or using a credit card. 2. Avoid using your debit card for online purchases. Using a credit card online offers better protection against fraud, faulty goods or a failure to deliver. Most credit cards include a 60-day chargeback feature to help cardholders settle disputes. If your debit card is linked to a Mobile Wallet, fraud risk is greatly reduced. 3. Unless for legitimate business purposes, never share your: PIN, address, phone, date of birth, social security number, card number, account number, and/or expiration date. 4. In stores and at ATMs, always protect your card and PIN. 5. Never respond to emails that ask you to verify your card or account number, or that ask you to click on a link, which can result in spyware on your computer. Please visit https://bit.ly/SCCB-BP for more best practices. If you've experienced a lost or stolen SCCB card, contact 831.457.5000 or 800.472.3272 (after business hours). #fraudprevention #communitybank #banklocally #banklocal #sccountybank #didyouknow #mobilewallet

Shop Locally! The holidays are the perfect time to support your favorite downtown businesses. With more than 100 unique businesses to choose from, you're sure to find a gift for everyone on your list. Shop in-store, curbside, or online at Downtown Santa Cruz: https://bit.ly/Shop_SantaCruz Santa Cruz County Bank is a proud member of the Downtown Association. Downtown Santa Cruz #shopsmall #supportlocal #smallbusinessowner #downtownsantacruz #holidayshopping #holidayseason #community #giveback #shopsantacruz2020 #itfeelsgoodtoshoplocal #choosesantacruz #visitsantacruz #sccountybank #banklocal