
A word of warning to the geeks: Beware of bureaucrats bearing gifts
In 2012, local government might court technology as a job creator.

2012 forecast: CRE insiders look for steady rebound starting in new year
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Forecast: Tech boots up for 2012
The Tri-County technology sector is poised to remain a bright spot in 2012, adding jobs and attracting investment to the region.

Forecast: Sunny outlook for travel
Hotel occupancy rates are rising throughout the Tri-Counties, and travel industry experts are predicting that the trend will continue over the next year, but at a slowing pace.

Forecast: Farmers grappling with water, pest concerns
Tri-county farms boosted their bounty in 2010, but the agriculture industry is grappling with water, weather and pest problems as it enters 2012.
Mission pays off TARP
Mission Community Bancorp has repaid the $5.1 million in federal bank rescue funds it took at the height of the financial crisis. The San Luis Obispo-based company said Jan. 4 that it had paid $5.1 million from the Troubled Asset Relief Program to the U.S. Treasury, including $30,554 in accrued and unpaid dividends. “The capital Read More →








