Amgen reveals second round of layoffs
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Precision Construction wins federal award
Economy, Latest news, San Luis Obispo County, Top Stories, Top StorySan Luis Obispo-based Precision Construction Services received one of the Small Business Administration’s highest honors, being selected as the Small Business Persons of the Year Award, the SBA announced on March 20. The award recognizes Precision for both business success and local community contributions, the SBA said in a press release. The company was founded Read More →
Vital signs: California unemployment rate rises in January
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Amgen lays off another 450 workers
Health Care & Life Science, Latest news, Top Stories, Top StoryFor the second time this year, Amgen is cutting hundreds of jobs in an effort to curtail expenses in the face of an uncertain economy. Amgen, the largest employer in Ventura County, announced on March 16 that it would be laying off 450 workers, which equates to 2% of its current workforce. In a statement Read More →
Region sidesteps brunt of SVB impact
Banking & Finance, Banking Industry, Economy, Latest news, middleNot so fast. The confidence that was returning to the banking sector eroded a bit on March 15 after Credit Suisse announced it was facing its own financial troubles, but after the Swiss government announced it would be ready to step in “if necessary” those fear abated somewhat. Six days after the collapse of Santa Read More →
Calavo taps former CEO to lead the company
Agribusiness, Latest news, leftSanta Paula-based Calavo Growers announced on March 13 that former head executive Lee Cole is returning to lead the company, effective immediately, taking on the company’s president and CEO role after Brian Kocher stepped down from his post. A member of the Business Times Hall of Fame, Cole stated in a press release that he Read More →
