New firms ready to hatch as Startup Weekend comes to Santa Barbara
Spring startup madness promises to continue into summer as Startup Weekend comes to Santa Barbara after a successful run in San Luis Obispo earlier this year. For the unfamiliar, Startup Weekend is a Seattle-based nonprofit that helps people in cities around the world facilitate events where designers, coders and business minds meet. Once everyone’s together, Read More →
The digital dotted line: RightSignature takes John Hancock online
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Blue Owl goes from late-night to daytime gourmet grub
When chef Cindy Black realized that late-night foodies and bar-hoppers faced a dearth in downtown Santa Barbara, she quit her job and used her last paycheck to open her own eatery. A year and a half later, Black has taken on the challenge of opening a daytime sister restaurant to The Blue Owl, a lower Read More →
Hampton Inn marks first new hotel in SLO since recession
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Letter: Clarifying the status of solar and wind projects in the region
Dear Editor: First, let me thank you for writing the article on renewable energy in our region. [See Green Coast special section, published April 6]. It is important for people to know about local projects and their progress. I actually produce a monthly renewable energy report on projects large and small for regional stakeholders and Read More →
Ventura County supervisor race heats up around economic issues
Elections do have consequences. And in the case of the First District Supervisor race in Ventura County, the consequences for business and economic development could be very large indeed. This race did not look too complex just a few months ago when incumbent Steve Bennett was widely seen as a shoe-in to win another term. Read More →
Trading in a niche: Port Hueneme celebrates 75 years
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