Mintz: Personal responsibility and the coronavirus
Central Coast, Latest news, Op/EdsBy Steven Mintz As the number of COVID-19 cases continue to grow and the death toll mounts, we should use our experiences so far to evaluate our personal responsibilities to each other and whether the government has met its burden in handling the crisis. Why does this matter? Our society depends on communal efforts to Read More →
Garufis: Reflections on leadership
Banking & Finance, Banking Industry, Latest news, Op/Eds, Opinion, Women Inc.By Janet Garufis This week, Pacific Coast Business Times is celebrating 20 years in business. When most newspapers are facing existential moments, the PCBT thrives, bringing the business community essential news and reporting for the Central Coast. Congratulations to Henry and Linda and the team on your success. And on March 17, Montecito Bank & Read More →
Fellows: An employer’s guide to navigating the coronavirus
Health Care & Life Science, Latest news, Law & Goverment, West Ventura CountyThis article is only available to Business Times subscribers Subscribers: LOG IN or REGISTER for complete digital access. Not a Subscriber? SUBSCRIBE for full access to our weekly newspaper, online edition and Book of Lists. Check the STATUS of your Subscription Account.
Witman: Accurate coronavirus information needed
East Ventura County, Higher Education, Latest news, Op/EdsBy Paul Witman It is said that information’s most fundamental purpose is to enable people to make informed decisions. And with what was officially labeled a pandemic on March 11, getting the right information about the coronavirus and COVID-19 is critical. It is not helpful if the information is not of good quality, or if Read More →
Cosentino: Don’t discount the experience of serving food
Columns, Higher Education, Latest news, RestaurantsBy Stefan Cosentino Since starting the hospitality and tourism management major at California Lutheran University last year, I have had the opportunity to discuss the dynamic opportunities available in this industry in Ventura County and beyond with local community members and prospective students. From working for a destination marketing organization to working with a cruise Read More →
Managing online reputation is critical
Latest news, Op/Eds, South CoastThis article is only available to Business Times subscribers Subscribers: LOG IN or REGISTER for complete digital access. Not a Subscriber? SUBSCRIBE for full access to our weekly newspaper, online edition and Book of Lists. Check the STATUS of your Subscription Account.
Misconceptions thwart successful retirements
East Ventura County, Higher Education, Latest news, Op/Eds, OpinionBy Chia-Li Chen My husband has been pushing me for some time to retire early. My answer has always been “no.” Now I have recently published peer-reviewed research to back me up. I took U.S. government population data, including the Survey of Income and Program Participation from the Census Bureau, and used simulations to measure Read More →
