Our view: SCE’s Thomas Fire payout reminds region about emergency prep
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Guest commentary: Why and how your company should celebrate Women’s History Month
By Lois Phillips Women’s History Month has been celebrated every March for the last 45 years to honor the historical and societal impacts made by women all around the world. Unfortunately, companies tend to lag behind when it comes to seizing this opportunity to recognize the accomplishments of businesswomen in general as well as accomplished Read More →
Guest commentary: Three trends that will shape business in 2024
By Jason Bietz Last year was a dynamic year for businesses across all sectors in the Tri-Counites, including tourism, hospitality, aerospace, renewable energy and Ag tech. Artificial intelligence (AI) went from a novel technology to a more widely utilized business productivity tool, companies continued to invest in sustainable business practices, and digital business solutions helped Read More →
Guest commentary: Volatility and the markets in the first month of 2024
By Arthur G. Swalley Markets closed in 2023 with historically strong performance. US stocks mostly erased 2022’s losses. Bonds closed the year up on the back of a 5% rally in November and December but were unable to recoup 2022’s losses. The fall rally was touched off by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell saying that Read More →
Our view: Jackpocket sale shares familiar fate with other Central Coast tech companies
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Guest commentary: Why I helped form the California Central Coast Black Resiliency Fund
By Richard Beswick Most people who know me know that I hate talking about myself, but today I’d like to make an exception. As a child growing up in the inner city of south Minneapolis, I never questioned my parents’ position in society or why we lived where we lived. I came to expect no Read More →
Our view: Outside nonprofit steps in to help Central Coast’s green mission
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