Special Sections 2012
- Dealmakers of the Year:
A review of the region’s top deals from 2011, with profiles on the businessmen and women who get the deals done.
Publishes January 27, 2012. Nominations closed - Family Business & Closely Held Company Awards – Event:
A look at family business in the region with in-depth profiles of the award winners. An awards breakfast will be held on March 1, 2012 to honor the winners.
Publishes February 10, 2012. Nomination deadline: Jan. 20 - Who’s Who in Advertising, Marketing & PR:
The region’s top professionals are identified and profiled.
Publishes February 24, 2012. Nomination deadline: Jan. 27 - Who’s Who in Commercial Real Estate & Construction:
Profiles the leaders in the dynamic real estate, architecture and construction industries.
Publishes March 9, 2012. Nomination deadline: Feb. 10 - Top 50 Women in Business – Event:
Profiles of outstanding women business leaders. An awards reception will be held on April 12, 2012 to honor the winners.
Publishes March 23, 2012. Nomination deadline: Feb. 24 - Green Coast:
An in-depth look at the leaders and trends in green business practices.
Publishes April 6, 2012. Nomination deadline: March 9 - 101 One Hundred / Business Hall of Fame- Event:
The Business Times’ fortune 500 style listing of the top companies in the region,with profiles of the best-in-category winners. An awards reception will be held at the Bacara on May 17, 2012 to honor the winners.
Publishes April 20, 2012. Nomination deadline: March 23 - Who’s Who in Banking & Finance:
Profiles key players in the region’s dynamic financial services industries.
Publishes May 4, 2012. Nomination deadline: April 6
- Champions in Healthcare – Event:
Recognizes and profiles the top leaders and most significant contributors in the Tri-County region’s dynamic healthcare industry. An awards reception will be held at the Marriott Ventura on June 7, 2012 to honor the winners.
Publishes May 18, 2012. Nomination deadline: April 20 - Region’s Richest:
Ranks and profiles our region’s wealthiest residents. The Business Times provides a scorecard so you can tell the players.
Publishes June 8, 2012. - Latino Business:
Profiles Latino Businesses in our community.
Publishes June 22, 2012. Nomination deadline: May 25 - Who’s Who in Agriculture & Viticulture:
Identifies and profiles leaders of two of the region’s key industries, farming and winemaking.
Publishes July 13, 2012. Nomination deadline: June 15 - Spirit of Small Business:
This hot special report celebrates small business with profiles of innovative companies, how-to articles and a resource guide.
Publishes July 27, 2012. Nomination deadline: June 29 - Who’s Who in Clean Tech & Sustainability:
The section will identify and profile leaders in companies developing, producing, installing and using sustainable energy.
Publishes August 10, 2012. Nomination deadline: July 13
- Fastest Growing Companies:
This section profiles the fastest growing companies in Tri-County region. An awards reception will be held to honor the winners on September 13, 2012.
Publishes August 24, 2012. Nomination deadline: July 27 - Giving Guide:
This annual publication features nonprofits, foundations and cultural organizations. Giving Guide provides the business community a source of information on community involvement.
Publishes September 14, 2012.
- 40 Under 40 – Awards Dinner
This section recognizes and profiles 40 up-and-coming businessmen and women under 40 years of age from San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties.
Publishes September 28, 2012. Nomination deadline: Aug. 31 - Who’s Who – CFOs, Controllers & Financial Executives:
Identifies and profiles top financial executives including CFOs and controllers across the region.
Publishes October 12, 2012. Nomination deadline: Sept. 14 - Who’s Who in Professional Services:
Profiles of the region’s leading attorneys and CPAs.
Publishes October 26, 2012. Nomination deadline: Sept. 28 - Who’s Who in Healthcare & Insurance Services:
Decision-makers in the health care and insurance industries are identified and profiled.
Publishes November 9, 2012. Nomination deadline: Oct. 12
- 2012 Tax & Financial Planning Guide:
A collection of in-depth, up-to-date financial articles and tax tips for small-business owners and managers.
Publishes November 16, 2012.
- Who’s Who in Nonprofits & Foundations:
This section includes the senior managers at the top nonprofit organizations and foundations plus other nonprofit leaders of note.
Publishes December 7, 2012. Nomination deadline: Nov. 9







