Amgen continues investing in Ohio facility
Latest news, TechnologyThousand Oaks-based Amgen is continuing its commitment to its latest facilities here in the United States after the biotech company announced a $900 million expansion of its Ohio manufacturing facility. Announced April 25, the commitment will bring the total number of jobs created to 750 and the total investment in Central Ohio to over $1.4 billion. Amgen, one of the largest biotechs Read More →
A sitdown with the Santa Barbara Zoo’s new CEO
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George Leis leads CalPrivate’s expansion into region
Banking & Finance, Banking Industry, Latest news, middle, Santa Barbara County, Tri-County EconomyCentral Coast residents have a new banking option as CalPrivate Bank opens a new branch in Montecito led by veteran banker George Leis. Leis, who will serve as the executive vice president and market president, has a long career in Santa Barbara County, most recently serving as the president and COO of Montecito Bank & Read More →
Pitchfest showcases startup talent from the region
Latest news, Santa Barbara County, Technology, Tri-County EconomyIt has been a big couple of years for Santa Barbara-based Cadense. Since 2024, the footwear company has been off to the races, finally getting its product into the hands of some consumers and generating roughly $2.2 million in revenue last year. Now, the company is even more in the spotlight in the Santa Barbara community Read More →
Energy Vault faces delisting from the NYSE
East Ventura County, Energy, Latest news, middle, Technology, Tri-County Public CompaniesWestlake Village-based Energy Vault, a global energy storage company, received a notice from the New York Stock Exchange on April 16 that the company is not in compliance with NYSE’s continued listing standards. This is because the average closing price of Energy Vault’s common stock was less than $1 over a consecutive 30-trading-day period. Shares Read More →
Tri-county unemployment rate sees slight decline in March
Central Coast, Columns, Latest news, left, Tri-County EconomyThe unemployment rate in each of the tri-counties saw slight declines in March, a sigh of relief for the Central Coast as a whole after a very turbulent February. According to the latest data provided by the California Employment Development Department on April 18, the unemployment rate for the Central Coast as a whole was 4.5% in Read More →
Laurus College unveils zero-tuition discount for Central Coast grads
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