Ventura County least affordable area in nation to buy a home
Ventura County now has the dubious distinction of being the least affordable housing market in the United States. That’s because it has the most restrictive land use policies of any county in the nation. Those are two key findings of the Center for Economic Research and Forecasting’s 2024 Ventura County economic prognosis. The California Lutheran Read More →
Need for skills: Manufacturing industry hopes for more trained workers in ’24
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Adventist, Sutter make SLO County moves
Some of the biggest names in San Luis Obispo County health care are switching owners as both Adventist Health and Sutter Health expand their presence in the region. On Feb. 29, Adventist Health, a non-profit health group with 26 hospitals across the state, announced it has purchased two San Luis Obispo County hospitals from Tenet Read More →
Our view: SCE’s Thomas Fire payout reminds region about emergency prep
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Guest commentary: Why and how your company should celebrate Women’s History Month
By Lois Phillips Women’s History Month has been celebrated every March for the last 45 years to honor the historical and societal impacts made by women all around the world. Unfortunately, companies tend to lag behind when it comes to seizing this opportunity to recognize the accomplishments of businesswomen in general as well as accomplished Read More →
Guest commentary: Three trends that will shape business in 2024
By Jason Bietz Last year was a dynamic year for businesses across all sectors in the Tri-Counites, including tourism, hospitality, aerospace, renewable energy and Ag tech. Artificial intelligence (AI) went from a novel technology to a more widely utilized business productivity tool, companies continued to invest in sustainable business practices, and digital business solutions helped Read More →
Dubroff: Region’s middle market unlocks economic opportunity
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