Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce gives out awards
By Staff Report / Thursday, August 13th, 2015 / Central Coast, Latest news / Comments Off on Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce gives out awards
The Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce handed out its top awards at an Aug. 12 dinner that celebrated a rebounding economy for North Santa Barbara County. Commercial construction firm Halsell Builders was named Business of the Year, retired City Engineer Rick Sweet received the Robert F. Grogan Public Service Award and James E. Peterson, Read More →
San Luis Obispo insurance firms to combine forces
By Staff Report / Wednesday, August 12th, 2015 / Central Coast, Latest news / Comments Off on San Luis Obispo insurance firms to combine forces
Leaders of insurance firms Gray & Troy Insurance and Morris & Garritano Insurance announced Aug. 12 that they are joining forces. The two firms, both based in San Luis Obispo, will combine under the name Morris & Garritano and will operate from their current offices initially, but will consolidate into Morris & Garritano’s offices on Read More →
Amazon plans to hire more San Luis Obispo workers
By Philip Joens / Friday, July 31st, 2015 / Central Coast, Latest news, Technology, Top Stories / Comments Off on Amazon plans to hire more San Luis Obispo workers
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Who’s next after Firestone Walker investment deal
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, July 24th, 2015 / Central Coast, Latest news, Top Stories, Tri-County Public Companies / Comments Off on Who’s next after Firestone Walker investment deal
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Los Olivos AVA to expand wine profile of Santa Ynez Valley
By Tom Bronzini / Friday, July 17th, 2015 / Central Coast, Columns, Latest news, Wine & Viticulture / Comments Off on Los Olivos AVA to expand wine profile of Santa Ynez Valley
It won’t be long before the region’s wine map will be shaded in with Santa Barbara County’s newest viticultural area, the Los Olivos District, nearly completing a profile of the Santa Ynez Valley as a diverse wine producer. Fred Brander, one of the county’s most senior viticulturists, began exploring the idea of an American Read More →
Paso Robles craft brewer Firestone Walker gains Belgian partner
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, July 17th, 2015 / Central Coast, Latest news, Top Stories, Tri-County Public Companies / Comments Off on Paso Robles craft brewer Firestone Walker gains Belgian partner
A Belgian Devil has partnered with the Lion and Bear of Paso Robles. Firestone Walker, the 16th largest craft brewer in the United States, announced July 16 that Duvel Moortgat, the 144-year-old, fourth generation family-owned Belgian brewer, has made a hearty investment in the maker of the popular 805 beer. Industry rumors first put the Read More →
CoBank predicts minimal drought losses for Central Coast farmers
By Philip Joens / Friday, July 10th, 2015 / Central Coast, Latest news, Top Stories / Comments Off on CoBank predicts minimal drought losses for Central Coast farmers
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