
Impact Radius offers alternative to advertising network model
By Stephen Nellis / Friday, September 26th, 2014 / Central Coast, South Coast, Technology, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Impact Radius offers alternative to advertising network model
Santa Barbara-based marketing technology firm Impact Radius says it is growing fast and signing up marquee customers.
PB Cos. sets sights on building out SLO’s Marsh Street corridor
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, September 26th, 2014 / Central Coast, Real Estate, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on PB Cos. sets sights on building out SLO’s Marsh Street corridor
PB Companies is not slowing down in its quest to bring new residential and commercial development to San Luis Obispo.
TechXpress acquired for $1.6M
By Stephen Nellis / Monday, September 22nd, 2014 / Central Coast, Latest news, Technology, Top Stories, Tri-County Public Companies / Comments Off on TechXpress acquired for $1.6M
San Luis Obispo-based TechXpress is being split up and sold for $1.6 million in cash and stock.
Stollmeyer family gives $1M to French Hospital
By Staff Report / Friday, September 19th, 2014 / Central Coast, Health Care & Life Science, Nonprofits, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Stollmeyer family gives $1M to French Hospital
Mindbody CEO Rick Stollmeyer and his ex-wife are making a $1 million gift to French Hospital Medical Center in San Luis Obispo. Rick Stollmeyer, co-founder and chief executive of SLO-based software firm Mindbody, and Lori Stollmeyer Ryan made the gift to support the hospital’s “Well into the Future” campaign, which includes the expansion and remodel Read More →

A swing at success: Edufii gets $1.4M to fund sports training platform
By Stephen Nellis / Friday, September 19th, 2014 / Central Coast, Small Business, Technology, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on A swing at success: Edufii gets $1.4M to fund sports training platform

San Luis Obispo-based Edufii has raised a $1.4 million round of investment for its online sports training platform.

Beer business froths over: Breweries plan major expansions in the region
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, September 12th, 2014 / Central Coast, South Coast, Special Sections, Top Stories, Tourism, West Ventura County, Wine & Viticulture / Comments Off on Beer business froths over: Breweries plan major expansions in the region

With new taprooms and expansion plans galore for the region’s craft-brew business, it’s heady days for the Tri-Counties’ beer industry.
Fire and law enforcement groups oppose Measure P
By Staff Report / Wednesday, September 10th, 2014 / Central Coast, South Coast, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Fire and law enforcement groups oppose Measure P
Organizations representing more than 700 public-safety officials in Santa Barbara County have taken a stand against a ballot initiative that could eventually shut down much of the oil and gas production in the county. The Santa Barbara County Firefighters Association, the county Deputy Sheriffs Association and the Santa Barbara Police Officers Association all said Sept. Read More →