Santa Barbara County to build detailed plan for reopening local economy
It would engage REACH, the tri-county planning group, to assist with the plan and facilitate stakeholder collaboration efforts.
REACH in the media
Candid talk on reopening economy
“Our role is to integrate this type of thinking and planning and action, to ensure when the time comes to open up our community, and […]
Local leaders begin Central Coast Economic Relief Efforts
The County of San Luis Obispo and REACH, formerly The Hourglass Project, are leading a regional economic relief effort in partnership with cities, chambers, and […]
New coalition forms to help provide SLO and Northern Santa Barbara county businesses with economic relief
“We are one region, and we need to have one united voice, one coordinated response to the significant challenges facing the lives and livelihood of […]
Tri-county planning group helps companies pivot during pandemic
“We’re pivoting our focus to the immediate health and economic challenges facing communities with the COVID-19 situation,” said President and CEO Melissa James. “The landscape […]
Hourglass Project gives hint of soon-to-be-revealed jobs-creation plan
“What we’re offering to the region is a way in which we can address these things together and we’re already starting to see a lot […]
Housing, jobs among topics at Santa Barbara Co. economic forecast
James introduced a plan called “Reach 2030”, which consists of ideas about job creation, building on existing industry strengths, pairing with local governments, creating innovative […]
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.
