Vital Signs: Small business path to higher holiday sales
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Trash all the trash talk
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Montecito Bank opens branch in Santa Maria
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A little creativity can go a long way toward success
ColumnsBy Harvey MacKay A shopkeeper was dismayed when a brand-new small business, much like his own, opened next door on his left and erected a huge sign that read “BEST DEALS.” He was horrified when another business competitor opened on his right, and announced its arrival with an even larger sign, reading “LOWEST PRICES.” The Read More →
Investor Roundtable
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CommUnify, Cottage, NAACP team up for a healthy Black Friday
ColumnsStreet Smarts The NAACP Santa Maria-Lompoc, several community organizations and the California Department of Public Health are giving the traditional start of holiday shopping a new look by hosting a Black Health Friday Fair. The health fair features family activities, food, COVID-19 vaccines and updated boosters for those 5 years and older, according to a Read More →
