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Hourglass Project aims to nurture future industry and economic growth on Central Coast

KCBX
Published March 22, 2019 at 2:11 PM PDT
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MindBody CEO Rick Stollmeyer speaks about the Hourglass Project at a recent SLO Chamber event.
Courtesy of the Hourglass Project

Diving into the subject of economic vitality and growth on the Central Coast, KCBX News speaks with Melissa James, CEO of a new collaboration among local private industry leaders. The Hourglass Projectaims to encourage the mindful shaping of new industry and fostering future jobs across the region, particularly in light of the planned 2025 closure of a major economic engine in the area, PG&E's Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant.

Business and EconomyCentral CoastSan Luis Obispo Countytechnologyrenewable energyVandenberg Air Force BaseaerospaceThe Hourglass Projecteconomic vitalityindustrymanufacturingMelissa James
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