Planting the seeds of success
NonprofitsWith spring here and planting season in many places just around the corner, I came across a garden plan that you might consider this year. • First, plant three rows of peas: passion, performance and persistence. • Then three rows of squash: squash gossip, squash indifference and squash criticism. • There should be three rows Read More →
Recession infects tech; job cuts add up
UncategorizedJob cuts are hitting the Tri-Counties’ technology sector, with more than 365 positions shed in recent months. The list of afflicted firms includes some homegrown success stories such as Goleta’s Citrix Online, a Web collaboration software firm, and Clipper Windpower, the Carpinteria-based maker of some of the world’s largest wind energy turbines. Also cutting back Read More →
Salem tunes up its costs
UncategorizedIt’s a tough time to be in the radio business. That’s what Salem Communications, the Camarillo-based owner of nearly 100 Christian and conservative-talk radio stations, has found over the last year. The company, which has owned Oxnard’s KDAR-FM since 1974 and has stations in all of the top 10 U.S. radio markets, watched its balance Read More →
SLO hires Level Studios to advance marketing
UncategorizedThe city of San Luis Obispo has taken its first steps toward unleashing a new marketing campaign aimed at bringing more tourists to the region. After forming a citywide tourism business improvement district, or BID, last year, its new board has hired Level Studios, a San Luis Obispo-based digital marketing agency, to spearhead outreach efforts. Read More →
Turning water into revenue – Camarillo firm makes custom H20 for Starbucks, others
UncategorizedCustomized coffee at Starbucks means a tall nonfat caramel macchiato with extra whipped cream. But for Starbucks itself, the company calls on a Camarillo-based firm for customized water to make those trademark drinks. And Starbucks isn’t alone. Peet’s Coffee, Claim Jumper and the Bacara Resort & Spa all call on Cirqua Customized Water to supply Read More →
Rise of Kinko
Small BusinessIt’s not easy tracking down Paul Orfalea. The man who made Kinko’s synonymous with American-style entrepreneurship has been speaking out about dyslexia, leading seminars at University of California, Santa Barbara, and making a few appearances in the Tri-Counties. But mainly he keeps a low profile and spends a lot of time managing his investments and Read More →
