Mercado: Three tech trends to keep an eye on across the Central Coast as summer ends
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Looking the part: Launchpoint finds new home to showcase growing business
Latest news, Subscriber content, Technology, Top Stories, Top Story, Tri-County EconomyIt has been a few years since Launchpoint Electric Propulsion Solutions struck out on its own, being spun out of the now-defunct Launchpoint Technologies, but now, the company is ready for takeoff. Launchpoint EPS moved into its new facility at 320 Storke Rd. in early August, upping its presence in the region for the new Read More →
Mid-size companies expect growth despite economic hurdles
Economy, Latest news, Top Stories, Top Story, Tri-County EconomyAs part of a weekly partnership with KEYT, co-managing editor Jorge Mercado spoke with KEYT anchors Scott Hennessee and Beth Farnsworth to discuss this story. The link to the interview is here. Despite economic challenges and regulatory hurdles, Santa Barbara-based Aptitude Medical knows it’s on the cusp of hitting its potential, and it’s that knowledge Read More →
AppFolio cuts jobs to address profitability concerns, stock gains 10%
Latest news, middle, Technology, Tri-County EconomySanta Barbara-based AppFolio has seen its shares rise as much as 12.6% in the days since the company announced it would be laying off 9% of its workforce on Aug. 17. Shane Trigg, the company’s CEO recently hired in March, wrote in a letter sent out to employees on Aug.17 that it would be cutting Read More →
Vital signs: Central Coast adds tourism jobs in July as summer season peaks
Central Coast, Economy, Latest news, left, Tourism, Tri-County EconomyThe unemployment rate along the Central Coast took a slight dip from June to July, as the unemployment rate of 3.8% fell to 3.7%, according to the data released on Aug. 18 from the California Employment Development Department. However, across the tri-counties 3,100 total nonfarming jobs were lost and, when factoring in farming jobs, 6,000 Read More →
Cottage Health receives largest donation to create new center
Health Care & Life Science, Latest news, Top Stories, Top StoryThe Santa Barbara Cottage Health Foundation received a $50 million donation, the single largest gift in Cottage’s 135-year history, from philanthropists Mary and Richard Compton, the hospital recently announced on Aug. 22. In total, the Comptons have donated $65 million to support medical excellence and innovation at Cottage Health. The couple, who live in Santa Read More →
Embracing new possibilities: Ventura tourism sees X Games boost, SB and SLO counties see positive trends
Central Coast, Latest news, middle, Subscriber content, Tourism, Tri-County EconomySummer is a time of great expectations for the tri-counties. As people look to venture out and do things near the beach, near the mountains and anything else in between, the Central Coast has three counties that can fulfill those needs. While it might have been a late start for some, all saw some big Read More →
