Volunteerism ‘shapes community we share’
In business, we measure success by revenue growth, rising profits, share prices and transactions closed. But in communities across the Tri-Counties, successful leadership is often defined by measures less tangible. That point was brought home on March 9 when we stopped by the Santa Barbara Foundation’s 73rd annual Man and Woman of the Year luncheon. Read More →
Bowman: E-commerce is new normal for international trade
As a global commerce professional, I’ve seen a lot of innovations that have fueled the growth of international trade. A few of the most impactful developments, in my opinion, are the modernization of ocean cargo transportation, the expansion of trade agreements and the lowering of duty and tax rates. But perhaps most significant in helping Read More →
Fischbach: Earn loyalty by making customers smarter
My mobile phone has become more of a need than a want. Anyone who loses or breaks a phone learns quickly how much of life revolves around a mobile device. Industry insiders report the average consumer unlocks their mobile device over 150 times per day. Content marketing has become a great way for businesses to Read More →
Grandson of Thoma Electric founder joining SLO company
Apple Senior Engineer Jeff Thoma will leave Silicon Valley to return to Silicon Beach. Thoma will rejoin San Luis Obispo-based Thoma Electric as a principal engineer in April at a company his grandfather founded more than 50 years ago. Thoma Electric is an electrical engineering firm that provides construction, design engineering and consulting services throughout Read More →
Panel gives IPO advice at MIT Enterprise Forum
Regional entrepreneurs packed the latest MIT Enterprise Forum of the Coast on March 16 to hear advice about initial public offerings. Lise Buyer, principal of Portola Valley-based Class V Group, served as the keynote speaker. Also on the panel were AppFolio Chief Financial Officer Ida Kane, Inogen CFO Ali Bauerlein and Rincon Venture Partners Managing Read More →
Amgen wins lawsuit against Regeneron, Sanofi for violating patents
A federal jury decided in favor of Amgen on March 16 in a lawsuit filed against Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and Sanofi for violating patents on a cholesterol reducing drug. In October 2014, Thousand Oaks-based Amgen sued Paris-based Sanofi and Tarrytown, N.Y.-based Regeneron for violating patents on its cholesterol reducing drug Repatha. Sanofi and Regeneron co-developed Praluent Read More →
California Lutheran University launching new MBA program
The California Lutheran University School of Management will launch a new MBA program tailored to experienced professionals this fall. The MBA for Experienced Professionals program is designed for people with at least five years of progressive managerial or professional experience. The 18-month program will be delivered in a hybrid format with seven courses offered online Read More →
