SESLOC CEO looks back at wonderful career in credit union industry
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Visitor-related spending totaled $2.2B in Santa Barbara County’s South Coast
Visitor-related spending in Santa Barbara County’s South Coast region was $2.24 billion in the last quarter of 2022 and the first three quarters of 2023, a market research firm managing director said at Visit Santa Barbara’s latest Tourism Summit on Jan. 17. There were 6.5 million visitors to the region, 96% of whom said it was Read More →
Sacks Parente shares struggles in first year going public
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Guest commentary: The challenges of the “business” responsibilities of pastors and senior church lay leaders
By Paul Witman Cal Lutheran University Most businesses have someone designated as the CEO – the person in charge. In a church, that is often the pastor, tasked with not only the spiritual leadership of the church but also managing its business operations. Ask almost all pastors, and they describe their administrative training in seminary Read More →
Guest commentary: An economic outlook on California’s climbing energy prices
By Michael Manchak A recent report from The California Center for Jobs and the Economy reveals that the Golden State currently faces the highest energy rates in the nation for electricity, gasoline, and diesel, with the fifth-highest natural gas prices. The forecast for 2024 suggests a continued upward trend in energy prices, primarily influenced by Read More →
CRE outlook: Green light for CRE projects to stay on in 2024
Developmental projects, whether they be for housing or commercial, are expected to continue full steam ahead in 2024 even as many developers and businesses will continue to remain cautious. Building and construction were expected to take a back seat in 2023, as economic headwinds from a regional banking crisis, to overseas issues and even continued Read More →
Santa Barbara fiduciary firm sold
Quinn Fiduciary Services, a Santa Barbara-based professional fiduciary firm, has been purchased by Tamara Skov and Shannon Dalton. According to a Jan. 3 press release, Jackie Quinn, founder of QFS, will remain involved with the firm for the next several months to ensure a solid transition. New co-owners Skov and Dalton, both licensed professional fiduciaries, have Read More →
