Ventura biodiesel firm gets $1.8M state grant
Green Coast, Latest news, Small BusinessA Ventura-based biodiesel company received a $1.8 million grant from the state government on July 2. The California Energy Commission awarded the funds to Biodiesel Industries of Ventura, Assemblyman Das Williams, D-Santa Barbara, said in a press release. The project will tap solar power and the byproducts of biodiesel production to provide power for a Read More →
Goleta Cottage garners $2M from Cavalletto Charities
Latest news, Nonprofits, Real EstateSanta Barbara-based Cavalletto Charities gave $2 million to the fundraising campaign to rebuild Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, the health system announced June 27. Cottage is rebuilding its Goleta facility to meet a state mandate that requires all hospitals in California to be retrofitted to withstand a major earthquake and to accommodate new medical technology. When Read More →
Limoneira predicts bumper crop
Agribusiness, Banking & Finance, Latest news, Tri-County Public CompaniesThe 2012 season holds the promise of record or near-record crops for citrus and avocado growers in the Tri-Counties. That’s the view from the mid-year update from Limoneira Co., one of the region’s largest producers. Limoneira CEO Harold Edwards said in Santa Paula on June 26 that the company’s expanded lemon operations mean that it Read More →
2012 honorees announced; event tickets on sale
FeaturesThe Pacific Coast Business Times’ first annual Latino Business Awards special section published June 22, recognizing Latino business leaders across the Tri-Counties. [Pick up a print copy to read this special section]. An evening awards reception to recognize the honorees will be held Thursday, July 19 at the Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach. [Click here Read More →
City planners approve new Sansum medical center
Latest newsSansum Clinic and The Towbes Group are forging ahead with plans to build a medical center at the corner of Foothill Road and Cieneguitas Road after city planners approved the project. At its June 21 meeting, the planning commission for the city of Santa Barbara agreed to recommend to the City Council approval of the Read More →
WEV, Wedgewood honored at SBA awards
Latest news, Small Business, Women Inc.One of the region’s leading catering firms and a longtime advocate for female entrepreneurs were honored at the annual Small Business Awards at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel on June 13. The program is co-sponsored by the Los Angeles District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce. Wedgewood Wedding Read More →
