Mars rover taps regional firms
The Mars rover Curiosity is set to touch down around 10:30 p.m. on Sunday with parts from several Central Coast companies. Next Intent of San Luis Obispo made parts that help attach the wheels to the chassis of the rover, named the Mars Science Laboratory. Santa Maria-based Helical Products Co. made flexible couplings and machined Read More →
PacWest closes American Perspective deal
PacWest Bancorp has wrapped up its $58.1 million acquisition of San Luis Obispo-based American Perspective Bank. The deal adds two branches, a loan production office and about $271 million in assets to Los Angeles-based PacWest’s portfolio and expands its reach up the Central Coast. The deal, first announced in April, trumped an earlier offer for Read More →
Walmart plans two new Santa Maria stores
Walmart said on July 25 that it plans to open two of its smaller Neighborhood Market grocery stores in Santa Maria on South Blosser Road and South Bradley Road, the latest in a string of expansions in the Tri-Counties. The Blosser Road location will serve Santa Maria residents near the intersection with Boone Street. The Read More →
Landing space projects: Next Intent created Mars rover parts
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Safety first: Marian Medical Center gets high marks in ranking
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SLO firm dials up new owner
San Luis Obispo-based Impact Learning Systems, which helps firms such as Dell and Best Buy train their customer support staff, has been purchased by a Nevada company. Miller Heiman, a Reno-based firm that helps companies improve sales figures, announced the acquisition on July 19. Financial terms weren’t disclosed. Impact Learning Systems was founded in 1996 Read More →
