Letter to the Editor: The role of BEAM in our community
Running a business can be challenging. Sometimes what a business owner needs most is someone who has been through it before, someone who can listen, offer an honest perspective and help work through a problem. That is what makes BEAM (Business Empowerment and Mentorship) such a valuable resource for our community. BEAM connects local entrepreneurs and Read More →
Our view: Central Coast harvests pair of lifetime awards
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Our view: Patagonia has every right to test Antiquities
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Guest commentary: Help — The worst of the four-letter words
By Josh Damigo Two years ago, I became the president and CEO of an organization — my first true “big boy job.” Three days later, I was told I was not a “cultural fit.” That sentence still stings to write. I felt like such an idiot. There is something uniquely disorienting about having your professional identity Read More →
Guest commentary: Central Coast AI investment needs an apprenticeship return
By Gleb Tsipursky Central Coast employers are investing in the physical infrastructure of innovation. They should make an equally deliberate investment in the human infrastructure that turns new technology into durable capability. AeroVironment’s recently announced $100 million Moorpark campus is designed to consolidate research, engineering, design, prototyping and production. That kind of proximity can accelerate product development. Read More →
Our view: The enduring impact of the Sept. 11 attacks
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Guest commentary: Your business is worth millions — Are you really ready to sell it?
By Bryan Esarco The consideration of owner readiness seems like a basic concept, but it can easily be overlooked in the excitement of valuation. In my experience, I’ve seen deals fail because the owners bypassed exit planning, including the necessary step of assessing the owner’s readiness. The reality is that confirming the owner’s willingness and readiness Read More →
