Ventura County, Calif., is absolutely the most desirable place to live in America.
A recent survey published by the Washington Post listed Ventura County as the Top Spot to live in the United States. This was out of 3,111 counties.
Tech-Topia
The Santa Barbara Independent is doing a survey of all the TECH businesses in the region – much like we are doing with 805connect. They are going to be publishing a special edition in November and we want to be sure that your tech company or startup is listed. Of course, we know that you’re already in 805connect, now it’s time to be sure you’re listed in this report.
805 Startups – Great New Initiative
There is a groundswell of interest in the 805 area surrounding startups and the entrepreneurial spirit that seems to be exploding right now. 805 Startups boasts over 600 members and they include techie’s, entrepreneurs and investors.
Our Future is in Good Hands
I recently spoke with Dan Williams, the director of the Multimedia Arts and Design Academy at Santa Barbara High School, and am more convinced than ever that our future leaders are in good hands.
Cal Poly Seeks Entries for TechPitch Competition
Cal Poly, Softec and the Economic Vitality Corp. (EVC) are accepting applications from startups in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties for the fifth annual TechPitch competition.
introNetworks Named 2015 California Small Business of the Year
Thanks to everyone who’s gotten us this far. State Senator Hannah Beth Jackson presents Co-Founders Mark Sylvester and Kymberlee Weil with prestigious award for their 805connect project introNetworks’ CEO and Co-Founder Mark Sylvester is pleased to announce that it has received the 2015 California Small Business of the Year award for their 805connect project.
Arkitek Studios – Visualizations that drive discovery
Discovering interesting companies and people is one of the main goals of the 805connect project. Hearing stories from these people is inspiring in many ways. Last week a new company joined and looked intriguing.
PixiePath – A future for crowd-controlled fleets of drones
Citizen Drones Imagine a very near future where you control your personal drone to document your life, your work, and your pastimes while live broadcasting to the world. Think Periscope for Drones.
DROUGHT RESISTANT: Summer Art Series
CJM::LA presents DROUGHT RESISTANT: Summer Art Series Featuring: Cathy Ellis Curated by Patrick Melroy* Runs: June 1, 2015 – June 30, 2015
Local Filmmakers’ Documentary Screening at Cannes Film Festival
MARYGRACE, a short documentary film produced in Santa Barbara, screened at the Cannes Short Film Corner and was selected as a finalist in The American Pavilion Emerging Filmmaker Showcase at the Cannes Film Festival presented by American Express. Only 20 films made it to this Showcase out of 500 entrants.