Gene Haas finally earns a Sprint Cup
When Gene Haas sets his sights on a goal, he’s one heck of a determined guy.
Editorial: Community Dividends kickstarts giving season
In what has become a welcome and enduring tradition in the region, Montecito Bank & Trust kicked off Thanksgiving week with its ninth annual Community Dividends luncheon on Nov. 21.
Entrepreneur shares recession coping lessons
What I learned is that many baby boomer entrepreneurs have the same personal narrative.
Editorial: Unemployment cost increases on the way
California employers will soon experience one of those small but annoying prices we pay for doing business in the Golden State — higher costs for unemployment insurance.
Ford infusion a new model for banking
With a single brand, new systems, a seasoned team and a strong balance sheet, Pacific Capital Bancorp has gone from troubled bank to serious competitor.
Op/ed: Philanthropy is caught in a game of politics
In spite of the importance of addressing long-term fiscal imbalances, fooling with the philanthropic engine strikes me as short-sighted.
