SLO forecast says housing can lift regional GDP
By Stephen Ellison Special to the Business Times Economic growth in San Luis Obispo County has slowed compared with neighboring counties and statewide, and economists at the Central Coast Economic Forecast event Nov. 6 in San Luis Obispo say a lack of housing is a key reason. While there have been positives in recent years Read More →
Elings Park Foundation taps George Leis to lead nonprofit
The Elings Park Foundation has appointed George S. Leis to become its executive director on Dec. 1. Leis is a well-known veteran local banker and nonprofit leader, and a passionate champion of community-focused organizations throughout the Central Coast and nationally. He most recently served as the executive vice president and market president for CalPrivate Bank’s Read More →
Central Coast Economic Forecast: Housing is crucial to SLO County’s economic growth
By Stephen Ellison Special to the Business Times Economic growth in San Luis Obispo County has slowed compared with growth in neighboring counties, as well as statewide, and lack of housing is a key reason, according to economists at the Central Coast Economic Forecast event Nov. 6 in San Luis Obispo. While there have been Read More →
The Trade Desk co-founder rejoins company
Ventura-based The Trade Desk welcomed a familiar face back into its C-suite recently. The ad-tech firm announced that co-founder Dave Pickles, who previously served as CTO and stepped down in 2023, will be returning to The Trade Desk in a newly expanded technology leadership capacity. “I’m thrilled by all the progress our engineering and product Read More →
VCCU unveils new financial wellness program for county employees
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Dubroff: When it comes to politics, the Central Coast may ride a Blue wave
The Central Coast will harvest a lot more clout in Congress if, as predicted, the House of Representatives flips from GOP to Democratic Party control on Nov. 3. In the 19th District, newcomer Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks), will bring new energy and experience in the state assembly, advocating advanced technology, higher education and entrepreneurship. Perhaps more Read More →
