Limoneira predicts bumper crop
The 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 →
Make It Work shuts down
After more than a decade in business, the tech support firm parked its fleet of red Mini Coopers for good.
City planners approve new Sansum medical center
Sansum 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 →
Sonos raises $135M
Santa Barbara-based wireless music gear maker Sonos has raised $135 million in new capital, the largest funding deal in the Tri-Counties so far this year and a possible step toward a future initial public offering. Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, a private equity firm, led the funding round and was joined by Redpoint Ventures and investors associated Read More →
CSUCI expands 4-year degrees in Santa Barbara
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WEV, Wedgewood honored at SBA awards
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 →
