Tri-county unemployment finally slows down upward trend
After three consecutive months of rising unemployment along the Central Coast, each of the tri-counties finally slowed that trend down in September according to the latest data from the California Employment Development Department. Released Oct. 18, the unemployment rate of the tri-counties was at 4.3% in September, down from an unemployment rate of 4.73% in August and Read More →
Cancer Support Community highlights the power of coming together
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Small, mid-size business owners optimistic for 2025
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The new unemployables: Navigating the future job market
By Vlad Vaiman In a fast-changing labor market, a concerning trend has emerged — an increasing proportion of highly skilled professionals are finding themselves out of work. This rather interesting, but disturbing conundrum, underlined in a recent Korn Ferry study, emphasizes the difficulties experienced by skilled professionals in a number of industries as they struggle to find Read More →
Fillmore’s city manager hired as Santa Maria’s top administrator
Fillmore City Manager David Rowlands is leaving to become Santa Maria’s city manager. The Santa Maria City Council on Oct. 1 approved an employment agreement with Rowlands effective Nov. 30. Rowlands, who has been Fillmore’s city manager for 11 years, will start his new position Dec. 2. His last day with Fillmore will be Nov. Read More →
Still thriving after 110 years: Jordano’s has strategy in place for success in the 21st century
For a business to last over a century — especially in the competitive beast that is the food service industry — that company must be willing to embrace changing times. Luckily for Jordano’s Foodservice, a staple of the Santa Barbara community that will be celebrating its 110-year anniversary in February, the company has never shied away from doing what was necessary Read More →
Dubroff: As S&P sets records, this CIO is wary of trade wars and debt
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