In 2011, Guillermo Bazan, a professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, was one of the winners of the GCE grant. Bazan’s award was for the study of how semiconducting molecules that penetrate the membranes of living organisms can facilitate the conversion…

Active member and supporter of the UCSB Foundation Kenny Slaught discussed on his blog at KennySlaught.com that “The University of California Santa Barbara announced on May 26, 2016 that it is a Grand Challenges Explorations grant winner.” Read more: http://www.wafb.com/story/33799964/Kenny-Slaught-Congratulates-UCSB-on-Receiving-Grand-Challenges-Explorations-Grant

With a white-hot housing market, many West Coast home buyers are learning that they need to pay incredibly high prices for older, less fashionable homes. Kenny Slaught notes that costs have been steadily climbing since 2008, with the Standard & Poor’s Case-Shiller home…

Aside from remaining an immensely popular tourist destination, Santa Barbara has become a hub for young and developing businesses, said Kenny Slaught. Many promising, new companies have been founded in recent years, several of which, including AppScale, LastLine, TrackR, and Salty Girl Seafood,…

Santa Barbara, also referred to as the American Riviera, is internationally renowned for its enviable Mediterranean climate, dramatic mountain backdrops, and picturesque coastlines. The iconic city isn’t known nearly as well, however, for its vibrant, meaningful neighborhoods and generous citizens, according to local…

Investec founder and president, Kenny Slaught, delves into the history of the Spanish Colonial architecture of Santa Barbara and the steps taken to maintain its integrity throughout the years. He discusses the protections put in place to ensure the safety of historical landmarks.…

The service and hospitality industry is an exciting field which offers great opportunities at competitive salaries, and provides graduates the chance to hone their passion and pursue their goals of becoming a great chef, manager, or hotel admin. The Culinary Arts and Hotel…

Santa Barbara property investor and respected entrepreneur Kenny Slaught recently discussed on his blog at KennySlaught.com some great career opportunities and training programs offered by Santa Barbara City College, particularly designed for those who aren’t pursuing college credits but are interested in learning…

Despite having only a few years in the market, crowdfunding portals have over 150 startups grow rapidly nationwide, specializing in real estate. Nearly 7% of today’s U.S population is an accredited investor. In highly urban areas like Southern California, this number reaches 20%.…

Technological development has been revolutionizing America’s real estate industry, increasing the efficiency and profitability of the property management sector. These days, platforms offer numerous online collaborations and –most importantly –workflow automation and are increasing in popularity in large because they provide prompt access…