Teacher externships help employers
By Greg Gillespie and Paula Hodge Change is happening in business and industry at such a fast pace that high school and college course curriculums can quickly become outdated. Students who are fortunate to obtain internships this summer can be exposed to the latest business advances, but it’s not enough. The reality is that not Read More →
Flir Systems appoints new CEO
Flir Systems, which has operations in Goleta, appointed James Cannon as its new president and CEO, effective June 19, following the retirement of 33-year company head Andy Teich. Cannon previously served as president of Stanley Security North America & Emerging Markets, a unit of Stanley Black and Decker. In his 16 years with the company, Read More →
Salem Media announces dividend
The board of directors for Camarillo-based Salem Media declared a 6.5 cent dividend June 1. Stockholders of record as of June 16 will receive the dividend June 30. Shares for the Christian and conservative radio company were up 0.7 percent as of 12:18 p.m. June 1 to $6.90. • Contact Marissa Nall at mnall@pacbiztimes.com.
Semtech earnings fall short of analyst estimates
Semtech announced first quarter 2018 earnings of $11.8 million June 1, a 71 percent increase over the previous first quarter for earnings per share of 18 cents — missing analyst estimates ranging from 28 to 41 cents per share. Net sales rose 9.6 percent to $143.8 million during the quarter ended April 30, after deducting Read More →
Community West Bank opening loan office in Paso Robles
Community West Bank announced on Friday that it plans to open a loan production office in Paso Robles. The office, at 725 Creston Road, will open in June and will become Community West Bank’s first Paso Robles Office. “Community West Bank continues to expand our business banking presence on California’s Central Coast,” said Martin Plourd, Read More →
Startups selected for Cal Poly SLO HotHouse summer accelerator
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