Central Coast economic forecast held in Santa Maria, adding high-paying jobs listed as a top priority
James provided the audience with a preview of Reach 2030, a recently developed jobs action plan for the Central Coast.
Central Coast residents ‘deeply anxious’ about their economic situation, study shows
Under pressure from high housing costs and relatively low-paying wages, a significant percentage of Central Coast residents are struggling to get by, and they are […]
Price of Paradise: The challenges facing young professionals to live and work on the Central Coast
A new report paints a bleak picture of the future workforce along the Central Coast, but there still is hope.
Poll: Half of middle class residents considering leaving Central Coast
“The survey results confirm the notion that sparked and drove the work of the Hourglass Project over the last year–that the Central Coast economy is […]
Poll shows housing costs may drive middle class workers away from Central Coast
A new survey by the Hourglass Project finds that Central Coast residents are anxious about money, with many saying they may even move away.
Vandenberg Air Force Base leading space race
The Central Coast will play a key role in shaping the newest branch of the military as tech giants Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos go […]
Local business interests and government entities are eyeing Vandenberg Air Force Base for future development and increased satellite launches
The base is rich in aerospace expertise and extra land, and broad coalition of state, county, and local leaders are trying to figure out how […]
California has highest poverty rate in the nation, Central Coast experts tackling issue locally
… The Hourglass Project is also fighting the poverty rate by fostering economic growth on the Central Coast. CEO Melissa James says creating a vibrant […]
