Successful formula: Thousand Oaks woman rethinks the baby bottle
Seven years after Christine Barlow’s son was born with a birth defect, the baby bottle business she launched to help other infants avoid the same problem is up and running.
How sweet it is: New owners hope to thaw out McConnell’s brand
The new owners of McConnell’s Ice Cream want to grow the iconic Santa Barbara brand into a national household name.
Finding the fitness fit: Santa Barbara firm inks distribution deal
A Santa Barbara businesswoman is flexing her entrepreneurial muscles as the fitness product she designed launches into the national market.
Mendi makes his move: Turkish jewelry store owner opens second location
A year after opening a small jewelry store in the Santa Ynez Valley selling handmade jewelery imported from his native Istanbul, Eyyup Mendi has opened a second store in Santa Barbara.
Zipping along: Santa Margarita Ranch launches adventure tours
Santa Margarita Ranch now offers the first commercial zipline tours on the Central Coast.
A niche on the shelf: Specialty food companies thrive
Two of the Tri-Counties’ quirkiest food producers are proving that bigger isn’t necessarily better.
On the fast track: Ex-Copelands execs power up LeftLaneSports
A San Luis Obispo-based outdoor gear startup has made its first acquisition, buying up a rival online retailer.
