Top women 2026: Melinda Cabrera
Nonprofit veteran passionate about youth development Melinda Cabrera says her brand-new job as CEO of the United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County is going great. “There’s a lot to learn, but I’m excited to jump in and really understand the organization, understand the needs of our families and just really devote myself Read More →
Top women 2026: All-star honoree Kathy Odell
She’s got the prescription for success By Paula Aven Gladych Special to the Business Times Kathy Odell has reinvented herself many times over the years, since she helped found Medical Concepts Inc. in Santa Barbara in 1985. Some might even call her a serial entrepreneur. “For me, my career has sort of been a dream Read More →
Top women 2026: Marcy Campbell
She values revenue and relationships By Paula Aven Gladych Special to the Business Times Marcy Campbell, chief revenue officer at AppFolio, didn’t plan on having the career she has had for more than 30 years, but fell into it because of her curiosity and passion for technology. She earned bachelor’s degrees in history and communications Read More →
Creative sector is ‘enormous’ piece of regional economy
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UCSB Chancellor wants to extend reach into downtown
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Dos Pueblos students highlight importance of financial literacy
Debt among young adults is reaching critical levels. From student loans to debt from credit cards and buy now, pay later plans, young adults are facing a real issue, as a Bloomberg report from 2025 cited that the Federal Reserve found that Americans aged 18 to 29 are now carrying an astounding $1.12 trillion. As Read More →
Mercado: Inogen co-founders share tips for mixing friendship and business
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