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New REACH study: Central Coast businesses were hit hard, but $1.5B in PPP loans softened blow

By   /  Friday, May 21st, 2021  /  Central Coast, Latest news, South Coast, Subscriber content, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy  /  Comments Off on New REACH study: Central Coast businesses were hit hard, but $1.5B in PPP loans softened blow

The pandemic was bad, but without business assistance in the form of the federal Paycheck Protection Program, it could have been so much worse for local businesses. REACH — the Regional Economic Action Coalition, a San Luis Obispo-based economic development nonprofit — released a report May 19 that examined the impact of the pandemic on Read More →

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Lots of help wanted in restaurants, other industries

By   /  Friday, May 21st, 2021  /  Central Coast, East Ventura County, Latest news, Restaurants, Small Business, South Coast, Subscriber content, Top Stories, Top Story, Tri-County Economy, West Ventura County  /  Comments Off on Lots of help wanted in restaurants, other industries

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Wine Buzz: Santa Barbara County loses a true pioneer in Jim Clendenen

By   /  Friday, May 21st, 2021  /  Central Coast, Columns, Latest news, left, South Coast, Subscriber content, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy, Wine & Viticulture  /  Comments Off on Wine Buzz: Santa Barbara County loses a true pioneer in Jim Clendenen

On May 15, legendary winemaker Jim Clendenen of Au Bon Climat died in his sleep at 68, leaving behind a legacy that will inspire future vintners, chefs, and historians in Santa Barbara, the United States and throughout the world. He was known for his larger-than-life personality, recognized by his flowing head of shoulder-length hair and Read More →

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Community foundations helped small businesses survive during pandemic

By   /  Friday, May 21st, 2021  /  Central Coast, East Ventura County, Latest news, Small Business, South Coast, Subscriber content, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy, West Ventura County  /  Comments Off on Community foundations helped small businesses survive during pandemic

Small businesses have been struggling to survive for more than a year. Storefronts and hotels across the Tri-Counties were shuttered and vacant with normal operating hours left on windows like a sad joke. On top of managing day-to-day operations and responsibilities, many owners and employees were faced with an unthinkable task: asking for help. For Read More →

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Cleveland Fed CEO talks inflation, recovery at UCSB forecast

By   /  Friday, May 14th, 2021  /  Central Coast, Latest news, South Coast, Subscriber content, Tri-County Economy  /  Comments Off on Cleveland Fed CEO talks inflation, recovery at UCSB forecast

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New study puts Vandenberg at $5.8B in economic impact, 20K jobs

By   /  Friday, May 14th, 2021  /  Central Coast, Latest news, middle, Technology, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy  /  Comments Off on New study puts Vandenberg at $5.8B in economic impact, 20K jobs

Editor’s note: This article was updated shortly after it was posted to include information about the planned renaming of the base. Vandenberg Air Force Base was responsible for 20,000 jobs and $5.8 billion in economic activity in 2020, with room to grow to $7.9 billion in output by 2030, according to a new study by Read More →

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Opinion: What a difference a year makes for Cal Poly’s AngelCon

By   /  Friday, May 7th, 2021  /  Central Coast, Higher Education, Latest news, Op/Eds, Opinion, Startups, Tri-County Economy  /  Comments Off on Opinion: What a difference a year makes for Cal Poly’s AngelCon

By Judy Mahan This Friday, the Cal Poly Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Small Business Development Center COVID Task Force congregates via Zoom for our now-monthly meeting — what a difference a year makes. Last year, at this time, the COVID Task Force met weekly, with multiple triage meetings throughout the week. The goal was Read More →