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Peddling fun: Rental firm builds a coast-to-coast empire
Ventura-based Wheel Fun has grown into a coast-to-coast franchising empire with more than 100 locations.
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Gaining altitude: Area travel agency expands
Santa Barbara Travel is flying through industry turbulence, expanding recently with the acquisition of a rival firm.
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A century of chugging along: Santa Maria Valley Railroad turns 100
The Santa Maria Valley Railroad owns only 14 miles of mainline track, but that is enough to turn a profit.
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Crossing the bridge: Red Cross ushers in new leadership
The American Red Cross in the Tri-Counties has seen a broad turnover in its leadership in the last 10 months.
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Taking the edge off: Students launch stress-relief drink
Just Chill, a stress-relief drink, was launched by a 21-year-old Santa Barbara entrepreneur.
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There’s Meritt in his work: Serial entrepreneur takes students under his wing
After years of success, Ron Meritt is showing students and other would-be entrepreneurs how it’s done.
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Capping counterfeits: Vapur goes after knockoffs
Foldable water bottle startup Vapur is going after makers of alleged knock-offs.
