Special Sections 2012
- 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:
The region’s leading business news publication is recognizing one of the leading segments of the Tri-Counties economy. An awards reception will be held on Thursday July 19, 2012 to honor the winners.
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 8 - 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
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- 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.
Published 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.
Published February 10, 2012. Nominations closed
- Who’s Who in Advertising, Marketing & PR:
The region’s top professionals are identified and profiled.
Published February 24, 2012. Nominations closed
- Who’s Who in Commercial Real Estate & Construction:
Profiles the leaders in the dynamic real estate, architecture and construction industries.
Published March 9, 2012. Nominations closed - Top Women in Business – Event:
Profiles of outstanding women business leaders. An awards reception will be held on April 12, 2012 to honor the winners.
Published March 23, 2012. Nominations closed
Click here to see photos of the event.
- Green Coast:
An in-depth look at the leaders and trends in green business practices.
Published April 6, 2012. Nominations closed.








