Navigating the land of Trump-portunities
By Guest commentary / Friday, December 9th, 2016 / Latest news, Op/Eds, Opinion / Comments Off on Navigating the land of Trump-portunities
By Mike Panesis Donald Trump is not my president. He is my country’s president, so we need to prepare for the next four years with him in charge. Most true entrepreneurs are constantly evaluating startup opportunities, especially during times of great change. President-elect Trump has issued an action plan for his first 100 days in Read More →
UCSB strives to spur more manufacturing
By Philip Joens / Friday, November 27th, 2015 / Higher Education, Latest news, South Coast, Technology, Top Stories / Comments Off on UCSB strives to spur more manufacturing
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Lawmakers push ‘Make it in America’ bills to increase manufacturing jobs
By Philip Joens / Friday, September 4th, 2015 / East Ventura County, Latest news, Top Stories / Comments Off on Lawmakers push ‘Make it in America’ bills to increase manufacturing jobs
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Haas Automation plots expansion in California after deal with state
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, September 19th, 2014 / East Ventura County, Real Estate, Technology, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy, West Ventura County / Comments Off on Haas Automation plots expansion in California after deal with state
Oxnard-based Haas Automation has struck a deal with state tax officials that could secure another machine-tool factory and thousands of high-end manufacturing jobs for Ventura County, according to people familiar with the company’s expansion plans.
Architectural products maker to leave Carpinteria
By Elijah Brumback / Thursday, August 21st, 2014 / Real Estate, South Coast, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Architectural products maker to leave Carpinteria
Forms+Surfaces plans to vacate its 65,000-square-foot campus in Carpinteria, a move that will affect 50 jobs as it shifts work to Arizona and other parts of California.
IQMS taps venture heavyweights for capital infusion
By Stephen Nellis / Tuesday, August 19th, 2014 / Banking & Finance, Latest news, Technology, Top Stories / Comments Off on IQMS taps venture heavyweights for capital infusion
Paso Robles-based software firm IQMS has taken an outside investment for the first time in its 25-year history, raising an undisclosed sum from the same financiers who have backed Faceook, Expedia and Netflix. The company said Aug. 19 that Technology Crossover Ventures led the funding round with Banneker Partners participating. The terms of the deal Read More →
Simi Valley gains traction as Tylt expands
By Stephen Nellis / Friday, August 15th, 2014 / East Ventura County, Real Estate, Technology, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Simi Valley gains traction as Tylt expands
A Simi Valley consumer electronics accessories firm is opening a new 60,000-square-foot headquarters to boost its staff, launch new brands and push its venture capital arm forward.