Santa Barbara software firm hits it out of the park at Ventech PitchFest
Latest news, middle, StartupsHundreds of members from the Santa Barbara community — from investors to business owners to curious parties — packed into the Cabrillo Pavilion on April 18 to see five executives duke it out in the first annual PitchFest. Hosted by Ventech, an emerging technology forum, the event featured three companies from the Central Coast, including Read More →
Angel City FC re-ups contract with CLU, team reps speak on business of sports
Higher Education, Latest news, Top Stories, Top Story, Tri-County EconomyThe partnership between the first ever fully women-founded football club, Angel City, and California Lutheran University has gone well over the past two years — so much so that both sides are signing up for more. On April 23, Angel City FC announced it has extended its contract with CLU as the team’s training site Read More →
Cal Poly marketing students embrace NIL
Central Coast, Higher Education, Latest news, Top Stories, Top StoryThe 2021 federal ruling that made it possible for student-athletes to make money off their name, image, and likeness — NIL — has given a lot of opportunities for college athletes that go to big-name schools to make, potentially, millions of dollars. But Randy Rovegno, a professor at Cal Poly SLO’s Orfalea College of Business, Read More →
Mental health experts, facilities grow to meet a demand for services
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Beni CEO steps down due to personal health issues
Central Coast, Latest news, middle, Subscriber content, Technology, Tri-County EconomySarah Pinner, one of the co-founders of Santa Barbara-based Beni, stepped down from her post as CEO of the company on April 12, citing personal health issues as the reason. In a LinkedIn post, Pinner noted that she was “simply no longer mentally or physically healthy enough to continue in this role.” “I can live Read More →
X Games coasts back to Ventura for Round 2
Latest news, Subscriber content, Top Stories, Top Story, Tourism, Tri-County Economy, Ventura CountyLast year, the X Games return to Southern California — and hitting the Central Coast region — proved to be a huge lift for both the event and the County of Ventura. Now, the two entities hope to double down on the success in 2024 with the announcement that the Summer X Games 2024 is Read More →
Street smarts: Carpinteria hosts annual community awards banquet
Central Coast, Columns, Latest news, Nonprofits, Subscriber content, Tourism, Tri-County EconomyHundreds of Carpinterians gathered at the Girls Inc. of Carpinteria headquarters on April 6 to celebrate the city’s annual community awards banquet, an event that celebrates the people and businesses of Carpinteria. The event’s most prestigious award, Carpinterian of the Year, went to Rick Olmstead. Olmstead is a staple in Santa Barbara County, especially in Read More →
