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By Marissa Wenzke / Friday, October 17th, 2014 / Agribusiness, Latest news, Small Business, Subscriber content, Top Stories / Comments Off on Pressing ahead: Olive growers brace for tighter standards
In the quiet hills of Templeton, dense rows of olive branches line a narrow dirt road that winds through the fields and right up to the doorstep of Olea Olive Farm, where visitors can taste an array of specialty extra virgin olive oils made on-site.
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By Elijah Brumback / Friday, October 17th, 2014 / Columns, Latest news, Real Estate, Subscriber content, Top Stories / Comments Off on The Collection at RiverPark launches Annex microshops
Shea Properties and CenterCal Properties recently announced the newest addition to The Collection at RiverPark — The Annex, a 13,800-square-foot collection of microshops, artisan boutiques and epicurean treats, opening in 2015.
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By Henry Dubroff / Friday, October 17th, 2014 / Columns, Opinion / Comments Off on Dubroff: Space plane chatter underscores region’s hi-tech, defense connection
Speculation about a pilotless space plane landing at Vandenberg Air Force Base reminds us of the symbiotic relationship between the Central Coast economy and its military bases.
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By Erika Martin / Friday, October 17th, 2014 / Central Coast, Latest news, Small Business, Top Stories / Comments Off on Chamber chief has growth plan for Santa Maria
Glenn Morris, who stepped in to lead the Santa Maria Chamber of Commerce this June, inherits the steep climb city officials have faced in galvanizing industry.
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By Guest commentary / Friday, October 17th, 2014 / Op/Eds, Opinion / Comments Off on Op/ed: Cultivating leadership through the arts
We need to look to new places to develop our nation’s leaders in government and business.
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By Guest commentary / Friday, October 17th, 2014 / Op/Eds, Opinion / Comments Off on Op/ed: Japan’s Nobel win should spur Abe to action
If a new generation of researchers like Nakamura were motivated by the almighty yen sign, Japan’s entire economy would benefit.