Our view: Visionary Tom Clark will be remembered for his reach
The idea that eventually became Reach was born in a conference room at the Greater Denver Chamber of Commerce in August 2017. That’s when Tom Clark, visionary behind the Greater Denver Economic Development Corp. talked about the city’s regional approach to building a more diversified economy in a conversation with several dozen leaders from San Read More →
Letter to the Editor: Youth encourage their peers to prioritize mental wellness
Dear Editor, Oxnard Future Leaders of America (FLA) youth are leading a transformative movement for mental health awareness, turning personal struggles into collective action. With World Teen Mental Wellness Day on March 2nd, we recognize their ongoing advocacy, which took center stage last March when students addressed the Oxnard Union High School District (OUHSD) board Read More →
Guest commentary: Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies program yields big environmental gains
By Ali Reza Ghasemi The 10th season of the Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies (BWBS) Program in 2024 achieved impressive environmental results: It reduced the risk of deadly ship strikes to endangered whales by 50%, underwater noise by 38%, smog-forming pollution by 1,400 tons and greenhouse gases by nearly 50,000 metric tons along the Read More →
Our view: The economy will benefit from AHC, Cal Poly accord
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Guest commentary: Reimagining education in the AI era
By John Garcia Imagine a classroom where artificial intelligence (AI) instantly writes essays, flawlessly solves complex math problems, and generates computer code in any programming language. Today, AI tools such as ChatGPT and Claude make this a reality, fundamentally reshaping education. The critical challenge is no longer transferring information but nurturing students’ ability to critically apply knowledge and Read More →
Our view: PCBT looks forward as we celebrate 25th birthday
With the current issue of the Business Times, we’re turning over to a new year — and celebrating 25 years as the Central Coast’s voice for business news and information. On March 17, 2000, we launched the Business Times with the idea that the Central Coast business community was dynamic, unique and worthy of in-depth Read More →
Guest commentary: Moving toward more ethical and meaningful talent management
By Vlad Vaiman During a recent earnings call, Bernard Arnault, CEO of LVMH, created a stir by referring to layoffs at Tiffany & Co. as “promoting outwards.” The expression used by Arnault closely parallels Mark Zuckerberg’s terminology at Meta and highlights a dangerous leadership trend that treats workers as disposable resources instead of acknowledging their Read More →
