An emerging clean energy hot spot. A principal frontier in the new Space Age. A vibrant hub of technology, biotech, precision manufacturing and agtech, from start-ups to industry leaders.
This is California’s Central Coast, where pioneers and innovators come to pursue their passions in a place they love to call home.
Connected
Centrally located between Silicon Valley and Los Angeles along California’s coastal 101 highway, SLO and Santa Barbara Counties offer strategic connectivity, with high-speed fiber, uncongested highways and 3 commercial airports.
Talented
An energetic startup culture, top-ranked STEM universities, industry-oriented community colleges, strong k12 schools and innovative workforce programs combine to create a pipeline of well-educated and highly skilled workers.
Competitive
Central Coast-born innovations and ideas are attracting investment and activity in the global marketplace, while our location offers more value than the hyper-competitive real estate and labor markets of California’s metro areas.
About Reach
We are a Regional Economic Action Coalition uniting public, private
and civic leaders across the Central Coast of California
Our Priorities
1.
Accelerate job growth in target industries
By fostering the start-up, attraction and expansion of high-wage industries.
2.
Create world-class innovation hubs
By optimizing Diablo Canyon and Vandenberg Space Force Base as economic engines.
3.
Break down the barriers to job creation
By championing regional planning in support of economic expansion and supporting infrastructure investment.
4.
Prepare residents for the jobs of today and tomorrow
By expanding and integrating educational and workforce opportunities.
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