Bank of the Sierra buying Community Bank of Santa Maria’s Lompoc branch
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Coast Village businesses opening pop-up shops on State Street
Commercial real estate brokers in Santa Barbara are being asked to consider allowing pop-up shops in their vacant spaces to accommodate displaced Coast Village Road businesses. Downtown Santa Barbara is reminding Realtors that, even with Highway 101 open, most Coast Village business owners will not be able to get there stores up and running for Read More →
CloudCommerce to change fiscal year amid higher 2018 revenue guidance
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Finding the right fit for customer service
By K.T. Connor Customer service is a curious concept and can be quite befuddling. Does it mean excellence? Efficiency? Courtesy? Some time ago I had to sort it out. I was working with the souvenir shop manager of the baseball stadium my client owned. The manager was frustrated with one of her retail clerks. “I Read More →
CCE can be economic engine for SLO County
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Buying local just the first step in Thomas fire recovery
By Marsha Bailey The Thomas fire and its aftermath have brought catastrophe to our community. The tragic loss of life, homes, farms and businesses has been captured in heartbreaking images. But what is less visible is the loss of livelihood our friends and neighbors are suffering as businesses close — temporarily or permanently — and Read More →
Our view: No-growth politics, disasters don’t mix
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