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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.
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By Staff Report / Friday, October 17th, 2014 / Banking & Finance, Latest news, Personal Finance, Top Stories / Comments Off on Lucia aquires West Coast Asset Management office, key staff
West Coast Asset Management, the alternative investment firm founded by Paul Orfalea and family member Lance Helfert, is merging with a San Diego-based money manager.
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By Marissa Wenzke / Friday, October 17th, 2014 / Agribusiness, Latest news, Small Business, Technology, Top Stories, West Ventura County / Comments Off on USDA taps VSolvit team for 5-year, up to $500M contract
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency has awarded a five-year, $500 million contract to the Ventura-based tech firm VSolvit to provide software tech support for the department in areas such as budget and finance and management solutions.