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Region’s unemployment dropped to 6% in April, but shrinking workforce played a part

By   /  Friday, May 21st, 2021  /  Central Coast, East Ventura County, Latest news, South Coast, Tri-County Economy, West Ventura County  /  Comments Off on Region’s unemployment dropped to 6% in April, but shrinking workforce played a part

The tri-county region’s unemployment rate dropped from 6.4% in March to 6% in April, equaling its lowest rate since the pandemic began, according to a Business Times analysis of data released May 21 by the California Employment Development Department. The drop in the unemployment rate was due in part to job growth, but a shrinking Read More →

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Ventura County Farm Bureau CEO to retire

By   /  Friday, May 21st, 2021  /  Agribusiness, East Ventura County, Latest news, Nonprofits, Tri-County Economy, West Ventura County  /  Comments Off on Ventura County Farm Bureau CEO to retire

John Krist, the CEO of the Ventura County Farm Bureau, will retire in February after 14 years with the organization, the Farm Bureau said in a May 21 news release. Krist joined the Farm Bureau in 2008 and as the CEO he was responsible for managing the staff, daily operations and finances. He also recommended Read More →

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New REACH study: Central Coast businesses were hit hard, but $1.5B in PPP loans softened blow

By   /  Friday, May 21st, 2021  /  Central Coast, Latest news, South Coast, Subscriber content, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy  /  Comments Off on New REACH study: Central Coast businesses were hit hard, but $1.5B in PPP loans softened blow

The pandemic was bad, but without business assistance in the form of the federal Paycheck Protection Program, it could have been so much worse for local businesses. REACH — the Regional Economic Action Coalition, a San Luis Obispo-based economic development nonprofit — released a report May 19 that examined the impact of the pandemic on Read More →

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Connectpoint sees signs of growing demand for its e-signage

By   /  Friday, May 21st, 2021  /  Latest news, Small Business, South Coast, Subscriber content, Technology, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy  /  Comments Off on Connectpoint sees signs of growing demand for its e-signage

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Lots of help wanted in restaurants, other industries

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Wine Buzz: Santa Barbara County loses a true pioneer in Jim Clendenen

By   /  Friday, May 21st, 2021  /  Central Coast, Columns, Latest news, left, South Coast, Subscriber content, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy, Wine & Viticulture  /  Comments Off on Wine Buzz: Santa Barbara County loses a true pioneer in Jim Clendenen

On May 15, legendary winemaker Jim Clendenen of Au Bon Climat died in his sleep at 68, leaving behind a legacy that will inspire future vintners, chefs, and historians in Santa Barbara, the United States and throughout the world. He was known for his larger-than-life personality, recognized by his flowing head of shoulder-length hair and Read More →

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Community foundations helped small businesses survive during pandemic

By   /  Friday, May 21st, 2021  /  Central Coast, East Ventura County, Latest news, Small Business, South Coast, Subscriber content, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy, West Ventura County  /  Comments Off on Community foundations helped small businesses survive during pandemic

Small businesses have been struggling to survive for more than a year. Storefronts and hotels across the Tri-Counties were shuttered and vacant with normal operating hours left on windows like a sad joke. On top of managing day-to-day operations and responsibilities, many owners and employees were faced with an unthinkable task: asking for help. For Read More →