New study puts Vandenberg at $5.8B in economic impact, 20K jobs
Vandenberg Air Force Base was responsible for 20,000 jobs and $5.8 billion in economic activity in 2020, with room to grow to $7.9 billion in […]
REACH in the media
Vandenberg’s impact on Central Coast economy could grow to $6 billion in next decade
A new study commissioned by economic development group REACH estimated the military base’s economic impact could grow to more than $6 billion in the next 10 years […]
Rescue money: SLO County and its cities are getting $85 million in federal stimulus funds
“Really, this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to invest in the community,” REACH VP Andrew Hackleman said.
How the year-long pandemic has impacted the Central Coast economy
REACH President/CEO Melissa James provides insight on the economic landscape a year into Covid-19.
Could Diablo Canyon become a green energy hub? ‘Grand vision’ includes eco-tourism, research
Where a pair of nuclear reactors currently sit on a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, imagine instead a research facility filled with college students and […]
Coalition of local leaders announce partnership to help plan future use of Diablo Canyon
A coalition of Central Coast leaders announced a broad-based partnership that will help plan the future transformation of the Diablo Canyon property once the nuclear power plant […]
SLO County leaders eyeing Diablo Canyon site for green energy
With the decommissioning of Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant approaching, a new partnership has been announced to try turn the site into a hub for […]
Bipartisan coalition discusses the use of Diablo Canyon Power Plant after decommissioning
The shared vision of the coalition includes creating jobs and bringing clean energy to the Central Coast.
