Staff Report | Friday, January 23rd, 2015
New faces, new money at nonprofits throughout the region
Latest news, Nonprofits, Top StoriesA roundup of activity at tri-county nonprofits this month.
Staff Report | Friday, January 23rd, 2015
Attorney Lafitte steps into COO post at Deckers Outdoor
Latest news, Top Stories, Tri-County Public CompaniesDeckers Brands, the Goleta-based footwear company, announced Jan. 21 that David Lafitte is stepping up from his role as general counsel into the position of chief operating officer.
Staff Report | Thursday, January 22nd, 2015
Miramar green-lighted, but Caruso not happy with restrictions
Latest news, Real Estate, South Coast, Top Stories, TourismAt a Jan. 21 Montecito Planning Commission meeting that lasted well into the evening, developer Rick Caruso was ultimately given the OK for his redesigned Miramar project. However, the commission attached a few conditions to the approval, which didn’t sit well with the founder of one of the largest privately held real estate companies in Read More →

Staff Report | Wednesday, January 21st, 2015
Deckers’ Lafitte takes COO role
Latest news, Top Stories, Tri-County Public CompaniesLafitte previously served as the company’s general counsel. His appointment is effective Feb. 2 and he replaces Zohar Ziv, who retired from the company on Jan. 16.
Staff Report | Tuesday, January 20th, 2015
Ventura County firms collect $2.7M in tax credits, set to create 500 jobs
Latest news, Top Stories, Tri-County EconomyTwo Ventura County companies are receiving $2.7 million in tax credits that could create more than 500 potential new jobs coming to the county.
Staff Report | Friday, January 16th, 2015
QAD, shareholders could pull in $60M with public offering
Latest news, South Coast, Technology, Top Stories, Tri-County Public CompaniesQAD, the Santa Barbara-based software developer, today confirmed the pricing for its recently announced public stock offering. The company is offering 3 million shares of Class A common stock at $20.00 per share. One million shares included in the sale are being offered by controlling stockholders Karl Lopker and Pamela Lopker. Additionally, QAD has granted Read More →

Staff Report | Wednesday, January 14th, 2015
Lynda.com to expand with $186M private equity raise from TPG
Latest news, South Coast, Technology, Top StoriesCarpinteria-based Lynda.com has raised $186 milllion from a group of investors, earmarked for accelerating acquisitions, growth and new content Initiatives at the online learning platform.