VCEDA chief steps down
By Stephen Nellis / Tuesday, June 24th, 2014 / East Ventura County, Latest news, Nonprofits, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy, West Ventura County / Comments Off on VCEDA chief steps down
Bill Buratto has stepped down as the head of the Ventura County Economic Development Association, one of the most prominent business advocacy groups in the region.
Eminent domain suits clear way for Ventura County brine line
By Stephen Nellis / Friday, June 20th, 2014 / Agribusiness, East Ventura County, Law & Goverment, Real Estate, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy, West Ventura County / Comments Off on Eminent domain suits clear way for Ventura County brine line
The Calleguas Municipal Water District has filed eminent-domain lawsuits against four Ventura County property owners to make way for a massive brine pipeline that will help parts of the county import less water from outside the region.
New tasting room opens wider window into Ojai vintner’s craft
By Tom Bronzini / Friday, June 20th, 2014 / Columns, East Ventura County, Top Stories, Tourism, West Ventura County, Wine & Viticulture / Comments Off on New tasting room opens wider window into Ojai vintner’s craft
The first thing you would likely notice upon entering the new, expanded Ojai Vineyard tasting room in downtown Ojai is an impressive wine library in a cooled, glass-fronted space that dominates the rear wall.
The hip touch for hotels: Inn operators seek partner for next step
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, June 20th, 2014 / Central Coast, East Ventura County, Real Estate, South Coast, Top Stories, Tourism, West Ventura County / Comments Off on The hip touch for hotels: Inn operators seek partner for next step
Shelter Social Club, a boutique renovator and operator of hotels in the Tri-Counties, is on the hunt for a financial partner that could contribute $1 million toward its next venture.
CLU snags head of UCSB’s startup contest
By Henry Dubroff / Tuesday, June 17th, 2014 / East Ventura County, Latest news, South Coast, Technology / Comments Off on CLU snags head of UCSB’s startup contest
Mike Panesis, a key player in entrepreneurship circles who heads the biggest collegiate business-pitch contest in the region, is leaving UC Santa Barbara for a post at California Lutheran University.
Forum: Asian trade opportunities abound for Ventura County
By Austen Hufford / Tuesday, June 17th, 2014 / East Ventura County, Latest news, Tri-County Economy, West Ventura County / Comments Off on Forum: Asian trade opportunities abound for Ventura County
On June 13, the Port of Los Angeles organized an event with representatives from eight Asian countries at CSU Channel Islands to show Ventura County business owners that the port’s loss is their opportunity. In May alone, half of the 321,000 container units leaving the port were empty.
Channeling a bold idea: CSUCI embarks on $600M build-out
By Marlize van Romburgh / Friday, June 13th, 2014 / East Ventura County, Real Estate, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy, West Ventura County / Comments Off on Channeling a bold idea: CSUCI embarks on $600M build-out
With the state of California’s higher education budget in disarray, CSU Channel Islands President Richard Rush has turned to the private sector to complete the dream of a four-year public university to serve Ventura County.