Montecito Bank & Trust doles out $1M in community grants
Banking Industry, Latest news, Nonprofits, Philanthropy, Top Stories, Top Story, Tri-County EconomyMontecito Bank & Trust started the giving season in style as the financial institution hosted its 22nd annual Community Dividends Luncheon on Nov. 25, the Monday before Thanksgiving, and awarded 195 local nonprofits a total of $1 million. Montecito Bank, the oldest and largest locally owned community bank in the Santa Barbara and Ventura counties, noted Read More →
The Trade Desk announces new OS system
Latest news, Technology, Top Stories, Top Story, Ventura CountyOne of the largest publicly traded advertising technology companies is breaking into a new space as The Trade Desk announced its plans to release a new streaming TV operating system in 2025. Aptly named after the company’s headquarters location, The Trade Desk announced Ventura on Nov. 20 and said it will partner with smart TV original equipment Read More →
Central Coast unemployment rate largely unaffected in October
Central Coast, Columns, Economy, Latest news, middle, Tri-County EconomyAfter finally seeing the unemployment rate dip in the month of September, the unemployment rate didn’t see much change in the 30 days after, according to the latest data from the California Employment Development Department. Released Nov. 15, the unemployment rate of the tri-counties was at 4.36% for the month of October, up very slightly from an unemployment rate Read More →
Local shops prep for Small Business Saturday, holiday season
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Guest commentary: Excessive regulations a threat to California’s family businesses
Latest news, Op/Eds, OpinionBy Ken Monroe Family businesses are the backbone of California’s economy. From family farms to shops and restaurants to manufacturing companies, our businesses don’t just provide goods and services; we create jobs, support communities and carry on legacies built over generations. How important are family businesses to the state’s economy? Our state’s 1.4 million family businesses employ Read More →
Former Inogen founder Brenton Taylor leaves Next Energy
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