Our view: Mild inflation report bolsters capital raising, Cousteau honored at gala
For a region that’s heavily dependent on capital markets the October inflation report may represent a much-needed inflection point. For stretched small businesses the prospect of declining interest rates will reduce costs of financing and ease pressure on cash flow. For startups and early-stage companies that are hunkered down and obsessed with husbanding their venture Read More →
Our view: Resources are plentiful for veteran-owned businesses
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Our view: Lessons learned from California wildfire summit
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Our view: SLO County leaders pen a persuasive letter on housing
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Guest Commentary: Santa Barbara’s CRE market must embrace a transformative future
Housing needs and vacant commercial space are at the forefront of policy and community discussions. With the introduction of potential housing developments, along with state housing mandates, Santa Barbara’s residential and commercial real estate market is evolving. With recent announcements from Santa Barbara’s City Council about a potential Paseo Nuevo housing project, refocused uses for Read More →
Guest commentary: Don’t let market volatility hurt your investment strategy
By Arthur Swalley This year’s third quarter saw a retreat across markets after the significant run-up of the year’s first half. The most prominent technology companies of the S&P 500, known as the “Magnificent Seven,” made up the great majority of the index’s 13.2% gain for 2023 so far. Comparatively, the Dow Jones Industrial Average Read More →
Our view: Goleta’s revised plan gets green light from the state
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