Ventech panelists share how to raise money in tough times
After a boom in the venture capital and initial public offering in 2021 and the majority of 2022, things have started grinding to a halt. In 2023, due to economic headwinds from rate hikes to fighting overseas, more and more venture firms were keen on keeping their dollars in their funds. But Scott Hamilton, CEO Read More →
Blois Construction co-founder, political activist Jean Blois dies at 96
Jean Williamson Blois, one of the leading women in business and politics on the South Coast, died March 22 at age 96. Blois was a co-founder of the political movement that led to the successful effort to incorporate the City of Goleta. She served on its first city council and was instrumental in guiding Goleta Read More →
Dubroff: How many lawyers will it take to change Ventura’s light bulbs
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Updated: Adventist, Sutter expand Central Coast reach
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Forum focuses on needed affordable housing for area educators
Many students at California’s public colleges and universities have to sleep in their cars because they can’t afford permanent housing, including dormitories. Among them are those enrolled at CSU Channel Islands, according to Linda Braunschweiger, CEO of the Housing Trust Fund Ventura County. “There’s a large percentage of them,” she told the Business Times on Read More →
AeroVironment shares hit all-time high behind record Q3 earnings
Shares of AeroVironment, a drone maker for the defense industry, are up more than 40% since the company announced its earnings for the third quarter, showing that demand for its products is soaring. AeroVironment, headquartered in Virginia but still maintains large operations in Simi Valley and Moorpark, beat analyst expectations by a large amount on Read More →
REC Solar adds new CEO
San Luis Obispo-based REC Solar, a nationwide developer of on-site and community solar projects, has appointed Robb Jetty as the company’s CEO. Announced March 4, Jetty has more than 20 years of experience in the development, financing, construction and operation of over $3 billion of solar and energy projects nationwide. Jetty was most recently the Read More →
