Visitor-related spending totaled $2.2B in Santa Barbara County’s South Coast
Central Coast, Economy, Latest news, middle, Tourism, Tri-County EconomyVisitor-related spending in Santa Barbara County’s South Coast region was $2.24 billion in the last quarter of 2022 and the first three quarters of 2023, a market research firm managing director said at Visit Santa Barbara’s latest Tourism Summit on Jan. 17. There were 6.5 million visitors to the region, 96% of whom said it was Read More →
Santa Barbara woman runs graceful Pilates app
Latest news, left, Small Business, Subscriber content, Tri-County EconomyGrace over guilt. That’s the philosophy of the Pilates app Lindywell, founded in 2009 by Santa Barbara resident Robin Long. It’s about self-compassion, Long told the Business Times Jan. 8. “Instead of when you go off track or you skip a workout or don’t do what you intended to do with your wellness plan, instead Read More →
Sonos hires new CFO
Latest news, Technology, Tri-County Economy, Tri-County Public CompaniesFormer Apple finance executive Saori Casey will become speaker maker Sonos’ new CFO effective Jan. 22, the Santa Barbara-based company announced Jan. 9. Casey succeeds current CFO Eddie Lazarus, who will take on the new role of chief strategy officer while retaining his existing duties as chief legal officer. Casey has more than 30 years Read More →
Entrepreneurs pitch their startups at CLU’s Hub101 event
Central Coast, Latest news, Startups, Subscriber content, Tri-County EconomyThis article is only available to Business Times subscribers Subscribers: LOG IN or REGISTER for complete digital access. Not a Subscriber? SUBSCRIBE for full access to our weekly newspaper, online edition and Book of Lists. Check the STATUS of your Subscription Account.
Geri LaChance, SESLOC CEO, retiring in June
Banking & Finance, Banking Industry, left, Nonprofits, Regions, San Luis Obispo County, Top Stories, Top StoryGeri LaChance, president and CEO of the SESLOC Federal Credit Union for 12 years, is retiring effective June 2024, the San Luis Obispo-based nonprofit announced Jan. 10. She will be succeeded by Mike Quamma, the organization’s executive vice president and CFO. SESLOC Board Chair Tom Lebens praised LaChance’s tenure. “It’s hard to aptly summarize the Read More →
Optimism is high for tri-county travel sector in ‘24
Central Coast, Economy, Latest news, Subscriber content, Top Stories, Top Story, Tourism, Tri-County EconomyThis article is only available to Business Times subscribers Subscribers: LOG IN or REGISTER for complete digital access. Not a Subscriber? SUBSCRIBE for full access to our weekly newspaper, online edition and Book of Lists. Check the STATUS of your Subscription Account.
Generative AI will take off in 2024, area experts say
Latest news, Technology, Top Stories, Top Story, Tri-County Economy2024 will be the year of the new wave of artificial intelligence — generative AI — Tri-County experts in the field say. Most, if not all, AI companies and other businesses that use AI will be dialing into the cutting-edge technology more and more, the specialists say. They include those in the Central Coast region Read More →
