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February 11, 2023

REACH CEO named among 50 most influential people in the region

Melissa James joined four REACH Founders, three board members and a REACH Council member on this year’s list.

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February 10, 2023

Teledyne Flir awarded $13 million government contract

Teledyne Flir, which has operations in Goleta, will integrate flight control software that allows its SkyRaider UAS to autonomously fly missions currently performed by soldiers […]

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February 2, 2023

QAD sees major expansion ahead with $1B Redzone acquisition

Santa Barbara-based QAD has secured its second acquisition in as many months, this time purchasing Florida-based Redzone for a reported $1 billion.

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February 1, 2023

Promega a 2023 Top Workplaces USA Award Winner

Promega was named as a top employer in the United States for the second year in a row. The biotechnology manufacturer ranked #73 among companies […]

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February 1, 2023

Central Coast to Get New Green Energy Technology

Compressed Air Could Be the Missing Link to Carbon-Free Electricity

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January 26, 2023

Next Energy solar panel windows power up Patagonia’s HQ

“They were the perfect partner to help showcase the potential of this technology on a building.”

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January 23, 2023

State leaders + REACH discuss future of offshore wind

REACH CEO Melissa James joined California Natural Resources Agency Secretary Wade Crowfoot, California Energy Commission Chair David Hochschild, Sen. John Laird, Offshore Wind California Executive […]

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January 16, 2023

Hortau + Invoca on Top 100 AI Companies to Watch Out for in 2023

Hortau’s patented irrigation management system has been helping growers keep their plants healthy and use their inputs more efficiently. Invoca’s AI-powered conversation intelligence platform enables […]

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