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A word of warning to the geeks: Beware of bureaucrats bearing gifts

By   /  Friday, January 6th, 2012  /  Columns, Technology  /  Comments Off on A word of warning to the geeks: Beware of bureaucrats bearing gifts

In 2012, local government might court technology as a job creator.

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2012 forecast: CRE insiders look for steady rebound starting in new year

By   /  Friday, January 6th, 2012  /  Columns, Real Estate  /  Comments Off on 2012 forecast: CRE insiders look for steady rebound starting in new year

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State’s assault on profits bad for business

By   /  Friday, December 23rd, 2011  /  Columns, Opinion  /  Comments Off on State’s assault on profits bad for business

The conflicts between private enterprises and public agencies are growing larger and more intense.

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As marathons spring up in region, restaurants and hotels cash in

By   /  Friday, December 23rd, 2011  /  Columns, Tourism  /  Comments Off on As marathons spring up in region, restaurants and hotels cash in

The region’s runners aren’t the only ones rejoicing as another marathon is introduced in San Luis Obispo — hotels and restaurants are perking up, too.

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SB architects look far afield in face of regional slowdown

By   /  Friday, December 23rd, 2011  /  Columns, Real Estate  /  Comments Off on SB architects look far afield in face of regional slowdown

Like architects elsewhere, Clay Aurell and business partner Josh Blumer of AB Design Studio found that business in California is spottier than before — development has slowed, which means less work for architects here.

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Developer lays the groundwork for Montecito mixed-use project

By   /  Friday, December 16th, 2011  /  Columns  /  Comments Off on Developer lays the groundwork for Montecito mixed-use project

When the last undeveloped corner of Montecito’s Coast Village Road came on the market, Alberto Valner felt the time had come for him to develop and own an iconic piece of property in the wealthy enclave.

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For the Parker family, making wine is reality now, not TV

By   /  Friday, December 16th, 2011  /  Columns  /  Comments Off on For the Parker family, making wine is reality now, not TV

“The reality of the situation is that the people that are out there buying our products today are less familiar with Fess Parker the TV and film icon and more familiar with the Fess Parker associated with wine.”