Dubroff: UCSB names engineering school for former dean
When I met Teledyne executive chairman Robert Mehrabian at his office in Thousand Oaks earlier this year, I came away thinking I had just been introduced to a multi-talented scientist-entrepreneur. So, it was not entirely surprising to learn that UC Santa Barbara’s world-class engineering school will now be called the Robert Mehrabian College of Engineering, Read More →
Umbra launches new manufacturing facility in Goleta
Santa Barbara-based Umbra is furthering its investment in the region with the opening of its new 50,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Goleta. Umbra is a space technology company that came out of stealth mode in 2021. The company provides access to satellite images and offers dedicated satellite missions. Announced June 25, the new space will boost Read More →
BofA appoints new market executive for Ventura/Santa Barbara region
Jacky Holler, a woman with more than 30 years of financial industry experience, has been named as the new market executive for Ventura and Santa Barbara counties by Bank of America. Announced June 13, Holler will work closely with the bank’s local market leaders across its eight lines of business and market president Midge Campbell-Thomas Read More →
Amy Weaver is ready to helm Direct Relief
Amy Weaver has never been one to back down from a challenge. When she graduated from Harvard Law, instead of immediately going to work for a firm, she followed her heart and moved to Hong Kong, working for the country’s legislative council. After decades of working as an attorney, both in private practice and the corporate world, Read More →
2025 New Venture Finals showcases student innovation, RazeMath wins 1st place
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