Guest commentary: Navigating the transformative potential and risks of Generative AI in the workplace
Latest news, Op/Eds, OpinionBy LightGabler In the relentless pursuit of efficiency and consistency in the workplace, businesses find themselves at the forefront of an unprecedented technological revolution. Generative artificial intelligence (AI) programs like ChatGPT, GPT-4, DALL-E 2, Midjourney, and DreamStudio have emerged as powerful tools that are changing the way we work. These innovations hold the promise of Read More →
Guest commentary: Trust but verify your online maps and directions
Latest news, Op/Eds, OpinionBy Paul Witman Cal Lutheran University It was intended to be a straightforward, 5-hour drive northeast from Los Angeles to Las Vegas to pick up our son at the airport, en route to Utah for Thanksgiving. But what started as a time-saving detour ended for us in a 2-hour delay to get back to where Read More →
Guest commentary: How small business owners can prepare for 2024
Latest news, Op/Eds, OpinionBy Kristi Alameda As 2023 comes to a close, it’s always a good time for business owners to use the final weeks of the year to reflect on the state of their business and the factors that matter most to their success. This is a great starting point to hit the ground running strong in Read More →
Guest commentary: Application for SBA’s Persons of the Year are still open
Op/Eds, OpinionBy Dawn Golik & Julie Clowes Small Business Administration For more than 50 years, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has celebrated National Small Business Week, which recognizes the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. During the first week in May, the SBA honors the best of our country’s 33 million small business Read More →
Guest commentary: Resources are available for survivors this holiday season
Latest news, Op/Eds, OpinionBy Dr. Caroline Prijatel-Sutton Coalition for Family Harmony, a Ventura County-based non-profit organization, has numerous programs and activities this Holiday Season that benefit victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence. The holiday season can be difficult for victims of violence as leaving an abusive relationship and finding safety can be challenging. The Coalition offers many options Read More →
Guest Commentary: Santa Barbara’s CRE market must embrace a transformative future
Latest news, Op/Eds, OpinionHousing needs and vacant commercial space are at the forefront of policy and community discussions. With the introduction of potential housing developments, along with state housing mandates, Santa Barbara’s residential and commercial real estate market is evolving. With recent announcements from Santa Barbara’s City Council about a potential Paseo Nuevo housing project, refocused uses for Read More →
Guest commentary: Don’t let market volatility hurt your investment strategy
Latest news, Op/Eds, OpinionBy Arthur Swalley This year’s third quarter saw a retreat across markets after the significant run-up of the year’s first half. The most prominent technology companies of the S&P 500, known as the “Magnificent Seven,” made up the great majority of the index’s 13.2% gain for 2023 so far. Comparatively, the Dow Jones Industrial Average Read More →
