Patagonia names new CEO

Facing a difficult time for retail and rising concerns about a climate crisis, Ventura-based Patagonia announced Sept. 24 that Ryan Gellert, who has overseen its operations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, will be its next CEO. Gellert replaces Rose Marcario, who was CEO from 2014 until earlier this year. Doug Freeman, the company’s Read More →
Mission Produce could join three-comma club with $1B-plus IPO

Mission Produce put a $1.18 billion price tag on its avocado operation, announcing in a Sept. 23 Securities and Exchange Commission filing that it plans to raise around $106 million in its initial public offering. The Oxnard-based avocado distributor said it plans to offer some 6.25 million shares of common stock for $15-$17 per share. Read More →
Region gets new SBA leadership as Parker heads to D.C.

Victor Parker, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Los Angeles District Office, is taking a new post at the agency’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. The LA District, which includes Ventura and Santa Barbara counties, is the largest in the nation in terms of dollar volume of SBA loans. During nine years as district director, Read More →

Special on real estate as Buellton Albertsons sells for nearly $19 million

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Fire, pandemic on vintners’ minds at virtual conference

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Don’t let election jitters rattle your faith in stocks, experts say

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