Chamber has Santa Maria-style recipe for economic development
By Henry Dubroff / Friday, October 19th, 2012 / Columns, Opinion / Comments Off on Chamber has Santa Maria-style recipe for economic development

Politicians, business types and pundits have been searching for a model that’s cost-effective and politically viable.

Letter: SB County needs to restore private-sector job balance
By Guest commentary / Friday, October 12th, 2012 / Letters to the Editor, Opinion / Comments Off on Letter: SB County needs to restore private-sector job balance
Seventy-one percent of the top 25 employers provide government jobs.
Editorial: Monterey County sets example for eco-devo
By Editorial Board / Friday, October 5th, 2012 / Editorials, Opinion / Comments Off on Editorial: Monterey County sets example for eco-devo
South Santa Barbara County should proceed boldly and fill the “donut hole” of economic vitality efforts.

A tough nut to crack: Cuyama Valley growers are lone pistachio farmers in SoCal
By Dana Olsen / Monday, September 17th, 2012 / Agribusiness, Features / Comments Off on A tough nut to crack: Cuyama Valley growers are lone pistachio farmers in SoCal

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Editorial: Santa Barbara County should rally around SBDC
By Editorial Board / Friday, August 31st, 2012 / Editorials, Opinion / Comments Off on Editorial: Santa Barbara County should rally around SBDC
We encourage our local government, financial institutions and other stakeholders to support the Small Business Development Center.
Editorial: County should focus on fixing fiscal problems
By Editorial Board / Friday, June 22nd, 2012 / Editorials, Opinion / 1 Comment
Santa Barbara County’s irresponsible fiscal policies are the biggest impediment to growth across the region.
Austin recruiter to spill his secrets in Santa Maria
By Marlize van Romburgh / Friday, June 15th, 2012 / Central Coast, Latest news, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Austin recruiter to spill his secrets in Santa Maria
Why do California firms leave the Golden State for greener pastures, and how do we keep them here? That’s the question that a group of business leaders in north Santa Barbara County are focusing on, and to help answer it, they’re bringing in one of the people who helps fast-growing Austin, Texas, snatch firms from Read More →