Central Coast jobless rate sees slight decrease in September
After three consecutive months of a rising unemployment rate, the Central Coast saw some good news for September, with the jobless rate dropping to 4.66% from 4.76% in August, according to the California Employment Development Department’s latest numbers released Oct. 16. All three counties saw their unemployment rate decrease in September. Ventura County’s rate was Read More →
Community Bank of Santa Maria bolsters tech capabilites with latest hire
Community Bank of Santa Maria is expanding its technological capabilities with the hiring of Masako Yamamoto as its vice president and AI and digital lead, the bank announced Oct. 14. Yamamoto brings more than 20 years of experience leading digital transformation, artificial intelligence, product management, banking, finance and wealth management initiatives. Janet Silveria, CEO of CBSM, said in a Read More →
Dubroff: The hidden costs of inflation spike are putting pressure on Main Street
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Banking roundup: Golden 1 expands business offerings; WCC announces uplist
Golden 1 Credit Union is expanding its business offerings, now providing services with business checking, savings and money market accounts at the core of a growing suite of services designed to support California businesses. Announced Sept. 15, the expansion is meant to deepen Golden 1’s commitment to entrepreneurs, sole proprietors, micro and small businesses, nonprofits Read More →
Central Coast jobless rate continues rising
The Central Coast jobless rate is on the rise for the third consecutive month, jumping to 4.76% in August from 4.56% in July, according to the California Employment Development Department’s latest numbers released Sept. 19. All three counties saw their unemployment rate increase in July. Ventura County’s rate was the highest, jumping to 5%, up Read More →
Dubroff: The powerful forces that leave the Fed with few options
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Street smarts: ForestWatch expands leadership team with fresh roles
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