Street smarts: Ventech returns with event focused on AI agents
Ventech, the premier hub for business and technology innovation in the Central Coast region, will host an event titled “The Future of Work: Humans + AI Agents” on Oct. 21 at the Cabrillo Pavilion in Santa Barbara. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. The talk will explore how a new generation of AI agents can 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 →
UMB Bank names new market president for California
UMB Bank, a subsidiary of UMB Financial Corporation, announced Allan Cellini as market president for California on Oct. 13. Since joining UMB, Cellini has played a pivotal leadership role in growing the bank’s presence in the Central Valley, according to the press release. Prior to joining UMB, Cellini served as managing director for BMO and Read More →
Emergency prep 2026: How to remain protected against El Niño
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Street smarts: Community Bank of Santa Maria announces donation
Janet Silveria, president and CEO of Community Bank of Santa Maria, announced the next winner of the bank’s pledge to donate $25,000 to local nonprofit organizations in honor of its 25th anniversary. Oasis, a senior center in Orcutt, was selected through a random draw from the nominations received from bank customers and will receive a Read More →
Dubroff: The hidden costs of inflation spike are putting pressure on Main Street
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Street smarts: Cal Poly partners to help high-need California scholars
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