A healthy image: Karl Storz counts on software to lead growth
By Stephen Nellis / Friday, August 15th, 2014 / South Coast, Technology, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on A healthy image: Karl Storz counts on software to lead growth
An emphasis on video processing and precision manufacturing are driving growth at Karl Storz Imaging in Goleta.
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.
TrueVision looks for growth with eye surgery system patent
By Stephen Nellis / Friday, August 15th, 2014 / South Coast, Technology, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on TrueVision looks for growth with eye surgery system patent
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Mobile search drives sales growth on Invoca platform
By Stephen Nellis / Friday, August 15th, 2014 / South Coast, Technology, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Mobile search drives sales growth on Invoca platform
Mobile search is experiencing a huge surge in volume of sales over Santa Barbara-based Invoca’s technology platform, with $1.7 billion of the $2.5 billion in customer sales that have happened since 2007 taking place in the past year. Invoca makes software that helps companies close more sales when customers call in and track where Read More →
TechPitch seeks Central Coast entries for contest
By Stephen Nellis / Friday, August 15th, 2014 / Central Coast, Technology, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on TechPitch seeks Central Coast entries for contest
TechPitch, the annual business plan contest held in San Luis Obispo, is calling for Central Coast startups to apply for this year’s competition. Now in its fourth year, TechPitch has become a must-attend event that draws hundreds of business, technology and civic leaders. It’s organized through a collaboration between Cal Poly’s Small Business Development Center Read More →
Boutique to boutique: Startup launches online fashion marketplace
By Marissa Wenzke / Friday, August 15th, 2014 / Small Business, South Coast, Technology, Tri-County Economy, Women Inc. / Comments Off on Boutique to boutique: Startup launches online fashion marketplace
A Santa Barbara startup has stitched together a network of high-end clothing boutiques with an online marketplace where consumers can peruse independent stores across the country.
Software startup’s emails help companies motivate workers
By Stephen Nellis / Friday, August 15th, 2014 / Technology, Top Stories / Comments Off on Software startup’s emails help companies motivate workers
When employees take a break at work, 92 percent of them check Facebook. OK, that statistic is made up. But the number is surely high, and what isn’t in dispute is that several well-conducted psychological studies at the University of Missouri, the University of Michigan and other institutions have found that Facebook has the potential Read More →