Paso wine country gets drought relief with early storms
By Tom Bronzini / Friday, January 16th, 2015 / Central Coast, Columns, Latest news, Top Stories, Wine & Viticulture / Comments Off on Paso wine country gets drought relief with early storms
The 6.5 inches of rain that have fallen in the Paso Robles area so far have done much to leach out an accumulation of salts in the root zones that has stressed the vines and lowered wine grape yields.
Santa Barbara County bets $150K on economics of vitality
By Marissa Wenzke / Friday, January 16th, 2015 / Latest news, South Coast, Top Stories / Comments Off on Santa Barbara County bets $150K on economics of vitality
A new task force will be responsible for coordinating countywide efforts for growth, from working with tech startups along the South Coast to developing and drawing in business to the northern region of the county.
Jordano’s closes $10.6M land deal, plans new facility
By Elijah Brumback / Thursday, January 15th, 2015 / Central Coast, Latest news, Real Estate, Restaurants, Top Stories / 1 Comment
Pacific Beverage plans to break ground on the facility in 2016. When complete, the entire division will move to the Cabrillo Business Park from its current Santa Barbara locations.
Lynda.com to expand with $186M private equity raise from TPG
By Staff Report / Wednesday, January 14th, 2015 / Latest news, South Coast, Technology, Top Stories / Comments Off on Lynda.com to expand with $186M private equity raise from TPG
Carpinteria-based Lynda.com has raised $186 milllion from a group of investors, earmarked for accelerating acquisitions, growth and new content Initiatives at the online learning platform.
TekTegrity expands footprint with Central Valley acquisition
By Staff Report / Monday, January 12th, 2015 / Central Coast, Latest news, Technology, Top Stories / Comments Off on TekTegrity expands footprint with Central Valley acquisition
Although the value of the deal was not disclosed, the move solidified TekTegrity’s standing as San Luis Obispo County’s largest IT provider.
Select merger will shift HQ to Atlanta
By Erika Martin / Friday, January 9th, 2015 / Latest news, South Coast, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Select merger will shift HQ to Atlanta
One of the 10 largest staffing firms in the nation, the Santa Barbara-based Select Family of Staffing Cos., announced Jan. 5 it plans to merge with EmployBridge, a staffing company based in Atlanta.
The Habit inks international expansion deal
By Staff Report / Wednesday, January 7th, 2015 / Latest news, Restaurants, South Coast, Top Stories / Comments Off on The Habit inks international expansion deal
The Habit Burger Grill is headed to the Middle East, and maybe beyond. On Jan. 7, The Habit Restaurants Inc., the chain’s parent company, served up its first international franchise agreement with Food Quest Restaurant Management for the development of up to 50 new Habit restaurants. The agreement will put locations in six countries in the Read More →