
Santa Maria Philharmonic looks for funding
By Henry Dubroff / Friday, August 19th, 2011 / Features, Nonprofits / Comments Off on Santa Maria Philharmonic looks for funding

Economic distress and upheaval in the financial markets have taken their toll on the Santa Maria Philharmonic Society.

Getting your name out there: Area PR gurus share their secrets
By Staff Report / Friday, August 12th, 2011 / Features, Small Business / Comments Off on Getting your name out there: Area PR gurus share their secrets

The Business Times asked two marketing experts for advice on how to thrive in a difficult economy.

Catalyst expands to Westlake Village
By Stephen Nellis / Friday, July 29th, 2011 / Nonprofits / Comments Off on Catalyst expands to Westlake Village
A Santa Barbara-based nonprofit focused on gathering entrepreneurs to benefit charities is expanding to Westlake Village.

Crossing the bridge: Red Cross ushers in new leadership
By Tom Bronzini / Friday, July 29th, 2011 / Features, Nonprofits / Comments Off on Crossing the bridge: Red Cross ushers in new leadership

The American Red Cross in the Tri-Counties has seen a broad turnover in its leadership in the last 10 months.

Reshaping the region’s nonprofits
By Henry Dubroff / Friday, July 1st, 2011 / Columns, Opinion / Comments Off on Reshaping the region’s nonprofits

The Great Recession has left its mark on every sector of our economy, and nonprofits are no exception.

Search dog group breaks ground on 125-acre center
By Marlize van Romburgh / Friday, June 17th, 2011 / Nonprofits, Top Stories / Comments Off on Search dog group breaks ground on 125-acre center
The Search Dog Foundation has broken ground on national training center outside Santa Paula.
Coupons for causes: Startup wants to couple giving and saving
By Stephen Nellis / Friday, April 22nd, 2011 / Features, Small Business / Comments Off on Coupons for causes: Startup wants to couple giving and saving

Santa Barbara-based startup Win Win Living is putting a twist on the daily coupon by giving consumers a good deal and a chance to donate to charities.