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.
GoTek gets patent for rotary engine
By Staff Report / Tuesday, June 24th, 2014 / Small Business, Technology, Top Stories, Tourism, Tri-County Economy, West Ventura County / Comments Off on GoTek gets patent for rotary engine
Oxnard-based startup GoTek Energy has won its first patent, for its DynaKinetic rotary engine technology. “We are excited about this issuance of our first GoTek Energy patent and expect many more to follow,” CEO Steve Herbruck said in a June 17 news release. GoTek’s DynaKinetic engine has no pistons or no valves and valve seats Read More →
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.
Office deal activity buzzing through tri-county markets
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, June 20th, 2014 / Columns, Real Estate, South Coast, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy, West Ventura County / Comments Off on Office deal activity buzzing through tri-county markets
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Oxnard Gold’s Gym operator ordered to pay $6M in penalties
By Staff Report / Tuesday, June 17th, 2014 / Law & Goverment, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy, West Ventura County / Comments Off on Oxnard Gold’s Gym operator ordered to pay $6M in penalties
Gold’s Gym Oxnard and its owner, Noel Thompson, have been ordered to pay $6 million in civil penalties and restitution, Ventura County District Attorney Greg Totten said in a June 17 statement. According to the district attorney’s complaint, Thompson’s businesses violated several consumer-protection laws by collecting money on void and illegal contracts, charging gym members’ Read More →