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Columbia Bank EVP describes plans for Central Coast region

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It has been seven months since Pacific Premier Bank’s merger with Columbia Bank closed and in that time, the financial institution has set its sights on the impact it wants to have on the Central Coast.  Closed on Sept. 2, the new Columbia Bank houses approximately $70 billion in assets with approximately $50 billion in Read More →

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Vital signs: California ranks high as hotspot for Gen Z

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Portfolio watch

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Guest commentary: Why stronger brains will define the future of work

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By Vlad Vaiman Artificial intelligence may be the most significant workforce transformation since the advent of electricity. But while earlier waves of automation replaced human muscle, today’s shift is fundamentally different. It is not about replacing people, but about reshaping how we think, decide and work alongside intelligent systems. A recent World Economic Forum report Read More →

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Guest commentary: Why your environment, not your workload, is driving burnout

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By John La Puma, M.D. We live in one of the most envied regions on Earth. From the tech corridors, beaches and foothills of Santa Barbara to the agricultural powerhouses and beautiful landscapes of San Luis Obispo, the Central Coast is defined by its terrain.  Yet, despite our geography, local business leaders are facing the Read More →

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Beacon Photonics becomes newest member of UCSB’s Oasis R&D facility

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805 Tech: Central Coast will continue being a big player in the space industry

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