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Ventura County developers pull back amid high vacancy

By   /  Friday, October 4th, 2013  /  Columns, East Ventura County, Real Estate, Tri-County Economy, West Ventura County  /  Comments Off on Ventura County developers pull back amid high vacancy

The ’70s are back. At least when it comes to the state of commercial real estate development in Ventura County. While new home building in Ventura County is up compared to last year, commercial development is at a 37-year low, according to the latest report from the California Economic Forecast. Total investment in Ventura County Read More →

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Manufacturers hunt for talent amid shortage

By   /  Friday, October 4th, 2013  /  Central Coast, East Ventura County, South Coast, Technology, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy, West Ventura County  /  Comments Off on Manufacturers hunt for talent amid shortage

Many of the region’s largest manufacturers say they face a shortage of skilled factory workers. That’s despite high unemployment rates and a steady decline in tri-county manufacturing jobs in recent years. Industry experts say the shortage stems from a number of factors, including a dearth of young people interested in manufacturing careers. Few students are Read More →

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Berkshire Hathaway moves into South Coast real estate

By   /  Wednesday, October 2nd, 2013  /  Latest news, Real Estate, South Coast  /  Comments Off on Berkshire Hathaway moves into South Coast real estate

In a sharp turnaround for its legendary CEO’s view of California real estate, Berkshire Hathaway has put its name on the former Prudential California Real Estate operations on the Central Coast. The change became official Oct. 1 when the first Berkshire Hathaway signs were unveiled at a private home in Montecito that carries a $16.9 Read More →

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Last day for Central Coast TechPitch

By   /  Monday, September 30th, 2013  /  Central Coast, Technology  /  Comments Off on Last day for Central Coast TechPitch

Today is the last day for Central Coast entrepreneurs to sign up for the third annual TechPitch in San Luis Obispo. The event will be held Oct. 23 from 3-8 p.m. At the Madonna Expo Center. To be eligible, entrepreneurs need to have a San Luis Obispo or North Santa Barbara county-based firm in the Read More →

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Port extends banana contract

By   /  Friday, September 27th, 2013  /  Latest news, Tri-County Economy, West Ventura County  /  Comments Off on Port extends banana contract

The Port of Hueneme has secured a five-year extension of its contract with Del Monte Fresh produce, the port’s biggest banana customer. Bananas are the port’s largest import, accounting for about 46 percent of its overall import business by revenue ton, a unit of measure devised to equalize shipments of disparate products. The banana firm Read More →

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Schniepp: Expect rising home prices, slow job growth in Ventura County

By   /  Friday, September 27th, 2013  /  Columns, East Ventura County, Real Estate, West Ventura County  /  Comments Off on Schniepp: Expect rising home prices, slow job growth in Ventura County

Ventura County will see more housing starts, retail growth and moderate job gains through the end of the year and next year.

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Tourism roundup: Santa Ynez Valley tourism marketing groups combine forces

By   /  Friday, September 27th, 2013  /  Central Coast, Columns, Tourism, Wine & Viticulture  /  Comments Off on Tourism roundup: Santa Ynez Valley tourism marketing groups combine forces

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