The professional services and hospitality industries are leading the South Coast’s private-sector job creation, with each adding about 1,000 jobs since the recession ended.

Now that President Obama has announced his “American Jobs Act” to decidedly mixed reviews in the political arena, I’d like to suggest a follow-on proposal.
Sep 30 2011 | Posted in
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Two Santa Barbara families will be honored by United Way in October for their contributions to the community.

Deardorff Family Farms in Oxnard is spending more than $10 million on a new 115,000-square-foot facility designed to become green-building certified.
When State Sen. Tony Strickland, Gov. Jerry Brown and California Lutheran University Economist Bill Watkins all agree on a single topic, we’re inclined to pay close attention.
Sep 30 2011 | Posted in
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The San Luis Obispo Symphony has received $10,000 from Rabobank to support one of its music education and outreach programs.
Sep 30 2011 | Posted in
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Honest Label Foods launched a smart phone app earlier this year that helps users make sense of the nutrition labels on the back of grocery store foods.

Does being famous on YouTube instantly lead to higher sales for your small business?