UCSB’s ocean science center holds out hope for bright future
Columns, OpinionA walk through the half-finished construction project on Lagoon Road on the UC Santa Barbara campus underscores the fact that creating successful public-private partnerships in a post-recession world is a tough job indeed. The project, which boasts some of the best views of the Channel Islands anywhere, has been much in the news lately because Read More →
Stagterity: An economic ailment the region may not shake easily
Columns, OpinionBy the time Gov. Jerry Brown’s desperate actions to close a $15.7 billion budget gap trickle down to the Central Coast, the region will be stuck at zero growth rates for as far as the eye can see. What we face is a situation where stagnation is fueled by austerity, resulting in a condition I’ve Read More →
Nominations sought for Latino Business Awards
Latest newsI’m proud to announce that the Pacific Coast Business Times is launching its first-ever Latino Business Awards. This special section, publishing June 22, recognizes the outstanding Latino business leaders and professionals who have helped to shape the Tri-Counties. We’re currently seeking nominations to get the inaugural issue of this exciting special section off the blocks. Read More →
What would Louis Lancaster think about our world economy?
ColumnsWho was Louis Lancaster? What would he think about the world economy today? Those are deeply interrelated questions that UC Santa Barbara economics professor Benjamin J. Cohen will be answering when he gives the 65th anniversary talk to the Channel City Club on May 18. Cohen, who goes by Jerry, holds the Lancaster Chair in Read More →
Ventura County supervisor race heats up around economic issues
Columns, OpinionElections do have consequences. And in the case of the First District Supervisor race in Ventura County, the consequences for business and economic development could be very large indeed. This race did not look too complex just a few months ago when incumbent Steve Bennett was widely seen as a shoe-in to win another term. Read More →
One tech-savvy tomato farmer’s outlook for our business climate
Columns, OpinionWhen he accepted the CSU Channel Islands Technologist of the Year award at the university’s annual leadership dinner on April 19, Casey Houweling, a transplant from Canada and an agribusiness pioneer, put his finger on one of the biggest topics in business today. “This is a great country,” he said, lauding the climate of coastal Read More →
Who will lead the tri-county corporate scene over the next decade?
Columns, OpinionThe ranks of corporate leadership in the Tri-Counties are undergoing a bit of a shakeup.
