Former Affinity Group HQ in Ventura sold
The former headquarters of Affinity Group, once one of the largest private companies in the region, has been sold. Camarillo-based Somis Investments purchased the 73,000-square-foot office campus in Ventura in an all-cash deal for an undisclosed amount, according to commercial real estate brokers who negotiated the transaction. Affinity listed the 9.3-acre property on Vista Del Read More →
Texas governor to court Haas Automation in pre-Valentine’s visit
Texas Gov. Rick Perry will visit Haas Automation, one of the largest employers in Ventura County, on Feb. 12 on a recruitment visit. Haas spokesman Peter Zierhut told the Business Times that the Texas governor reached out to the Oxnard-based company. “It’s not something that we went out and arranged,” he said. “In fact, Gov. Read More →
Guitar heroes: Region’s instrument makers out in force at NAMM
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Deckers to double retail stores in race for revenue
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Op/ed: To protect community assets, Congress needs to level the playing field for small banks
For community banks, these new regulations are as onerous as they are expensive.
Restaurateurs hope to launch chain with new State Street pizzeria
A world-renowned pizza chef promises to bring authentic Italian-style pizza at a relatively affordable price to the State Street corridor.
Editorial: Immigration reform could open paths to entrepreneurship
California’s access to the Pacific Rim, its universities, its base of tech companies and its access to venture capital are huge pluses when it comes to recruiting and retaining foreign-born entrepreneurs.
