New Central Coast economic development entity unveiled
Power brokers and decision makers from northern Santa Barbara County and all of San Luis Obispo County gathered in Shell Beach Monday afternoon to hear […]
REACH in the media
Central Coast chambers of commerce join forces for regional economic development
A coalition of 13 Central Coast chambers of commerce announced the launch of a new regional economic development organization Monday to boost jobs, business investment, […]
Chambers of Commerce brainstorm economic development
“They represent everything from government to private industry to education. And it’s really that collaboration of getting all of those people in a room bringing […]
New website to help local businesses
Economic action coalition Reach — formerly known as the Hourglass Project — has launched a website to aide businesses who are suffering because of coronavirus. […]
Dave Congalton Hometown Radio
Dave Congalton interviews REACH CEO Melissa James and VP Andrew Hackleman.
County Gets Sneak Peek at Central Coast Jobs Plan
Local residents and government officials got a sneak peek at the Central Coast Jobs Roadmap and Action Plan after a workforce survey by the Hourglass Project painted […]
Hourglass Project outlines action plan for boosting Central Coast economy
Saying the addition of high-paying jobs is a top priority, Hourglass Project CEO Melissa James previewed the main initiatives in the organization’s REACH 2030 Regional […]
Will middle class workers flee the Central Coast? Study finds workforce is ‘losing hope’
A massive exodus of middle class workers could happen in San Luis Obispo County in the coming years if something isn’t done to address economic […]
