Economist in SLO: ‘odd recovery,’ but economy ‘on fire’
By pacbiztimes / Friday, November 5th, 2021 / Central Coast, Latest news, middle, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Economist in SLO: ‘odd recovery,’ but economy ‘on fire’
History shows that natural disasters have had “little” long-term economic impact, according Chris Thornberg, an economist who spoke at the annual Central Coast Economic Forecast on Nov. 5 in San Luis Obispo. In spring 2020, the United States economy abruptly came to a sudden halt as public health officials issued restrictions, such as stay-at-home orders Read More →
Marijuana market boosts industrial space demand in Santa Barbara County
By Staff Report / Tuesday, November 13th, 2018 / Latest news, Real Estate, South Coast / Comments Off on Marijuana market boosts industrial space demand in Santa Barbara County
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UCSB forecast predicts ‘new normal’ for water conservation
By Marissa Nall / Friday, January 27th, 2017 / Central Coast, Latest news, South Coast, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on UCSB forecast predicts ‘new normal’ for water conservation
A mid-year forecast by the UC Santa Barbara Economic Forecast Project illustrated a “new normal” for water conservation measures but uncertainty for the economy in the wake of the election. Demand has fallen below 10,000 acre feet of water for the Goleta Water District after mandated conservation requirements. While not sustainable in the long term, Read More →
Ventura County economy faces challenges
By Marissa Nall / Friday, November 11th, 2016 / Agribusiness, East Ventura County, Latest news, Tri-County Economy, West Ventura County / Comments Off on Ventura County economy faces challenges
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Farming feels the chill: 2015 ag forecast looks beyond drought
By Marissa Wenzke / Friday, January 9th, 2015 / Agribusiness, Latest news, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Farming feels the chill: 2015 ag forecast looks beyond drought
With frost advisories at the start of this year already keeping many tri-county growers on their toes, the agricultural community across the region is hoping for a rainier, greener year.
Economy will strengthen, experts say
By Chris Officer / Friday, January 2nd, 2015 / Central Coast, East Ventura County, Latest news, South Coast, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy, West Ventura County / Comments Off on Economy will strengthen, experts say
Despite the optimism from nostalgic gas prices and an encouraging unemployment rate, issues including lack of water, troubled global economy, and looming interest hikes still threaten the Tri-Counties’ 2015 economic outlook.
Travel industry set to roll big gains into 2015
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, January 2nd, 2015 / Latest news, Top Stories, Tourism, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Travel industry set to roll big gains into 2015
For the year ahead, industry professionals expect more growth, but a slightly slower pace.